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n Nov. 15. 2010. Anchorage. Alaska. land of the midnight sun. took on a brand new glow. Katie Fretz arrived. The 23-yearold Stoufl’ville native. a certified Wk [attention specialist. is an employee of Star Behavioral Health. a program involving up {0 60 youngsters aged seven to 18 years. She's held this position since graduating with an honours degree in therapeutic recreation from Brock University. She also attended SI. Mark Catholic School in Sloufivme. Saint Broth- erAndrenghSchool in Markham and Centen- nial College. 'lbronlo. "I've always enjoyed assisting peqple with disabilities.’- said Katie. "’Working at North Star is a new experience in my field. a new chaptet in my life} Katie admits leaving Stouffvillc for Anchor- age “nude me a little nervous“. ‘Ithmmétoseemtaome m'hmhad to contend with. but it's very to recognm “fine Noah Star staff includes psychiatrists. doc~ tors, nurses. mental health specialists, dietitians and. like Katie. activity therapists. Inohousc education is provided. Some, however. attend 06““: schools “Tb help young people' is the oompiny's premise. This vision. according to a licy statement, has been realized through teaqu gnd compassion. “I‘d never before lived so hr from home.” she said. “But despite anxieties. I was also excited. The services North Sm; offers is wing 11m quined to provide." Katie says she’s proud to be pan (if so empathetic an organization. "lflcanputasmileonmefaceofevenoneboyor one girl. it makesmyday.’ uhesaid. While missing family and friends in Stoulfville. Katie admits she's fallen in love with Anchor-32, a city with a population of about 300,000. “It’sâ€"a [handful city.” she said. "with many ocfivides available.” For her. extramurch {menus lndude biking, hiking, skiing and skating. She regulariwa out at a local gym. Each patient. explains Katie. must first be assessed by staff at an acute hocpiul in Anchorage before being admitted to Nonh Star. The average length of stay is one year. ‘It sometimes takes awhile to build u trust." Katie said. 'put the podn‘ve regults are main-lg" Katieworksaflve-dayMTheoenue'sa 10-min- me drive from when she lives. Hockeyisalsoapnmepmhne. Herfianoé. Scott Howes. lsasm forwardde dIeAlashAcesofme East Coast Hockey league IbeAces won the 2011 playoff championship md the Toronto native was selected _the club’s most valuable playoff performer. Whefi SoonandKatieretumedtoAncho Sump day.athildpanyhadbeenatkiedtothcir ' tpack- age -- a nim'mk-old golden doodle na Simba. MWaammmh-smnbmm mummwm “We could have done It atop a mountain in Alaska. but wented it to happen hete so together. we could all celebrate the occasion.” Katie said. No immediate wedding date’s been set. On My 10. Soon and Katie We changed dur- ing their recent Stouffvllle visit. Katie's confident Sinnba will adjust quickly In her new environment since the weather here is similar‘ In Alaska's, So is the language. Helping children knows no border “Woo? in Anchorage}: still “woof” in Stoul’fvilk! with lim Thomas Emfimbhudwflm i ' hmmiloalmndw'l’l pout mmmmum HM(--m,mo)aaarmd ‘mdkmâ€"udmflwmy'n Miambmit’updm DANISH - L'UE CE M W '- m ~ 2 5 In: 327.39/k5 , - dyad jg d: ’1.”/lb » afifis UPNfiK" -_AMAZ IN-G -- “NEWSTOREP REEN RAPES $ 1;? wwnuih OIMPI'DII! GIOC II Hun-u ’ pm «lde “Maidens Mummw’lbwm wdmhmmyou‘d “cum-an him-the nude: _ you] an, :20 I‘m-d-ahi-{IH-fiw WNWMING ' »I.'ULY3|‘ PETPERCORN HOLIDAY HOURS WE WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY FROM 10AM - 5PM 4476 16th Avenue (Jun w. of W) â€" CIVIC â€" (905) 940-0655 a IIQ’d'n-nhq nu, 8mm ‘AYTJULYfii I!” In. - M 3:00-8:00 ACIOSS rhndiufldndh ' for I: W-dk’sm! (’3: I“, Pé‘mf WEEK Fe’vnéflfiofl‘plmndm‘h’s Niacin... -CARLI -â€" LIVE OIL â€"MUSHROOMSâ€" Mufi-Vmâ€"Wm _ Mmflydlndmbcpiflcd cm? $1033. u. mchlihyod 1925 " v % OFF 9 $3; m supplies last.