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Stouffville Sun-Tribune n www.yorkregion.com n Thursday, July 12, 2012, 18 ganging up on weeds Arts groups cashing in The Latcham Gallery, Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertainment - Nineteen on the Park and Motus O have been collectively awarded $52,806 from the Ontario Arts Council. During the past year, $90,306 was allocated to professional artists and arts organization within Oak Ridges-Markham, according to the area MPP Helena Jaczek. "Individual artists and arts organizations serve valuable roles within Oak Ridges-Markham and help to enrich all of our lives. I am confident that the Ontario Arts Council investments in our region's artistic community will continue to nurture and showcase the artistic ability of some of our region's finest talent," said Ms Jaczek in a media release. dancers, theatre, gallery Nineteen on the Park received $5,000 to help pay for artists performing in its professional series. "It does offset a bit of the artistic fees," said Steven Foster, cultural facility and programming co-ordinator for the downtown facility. "Without these kinds of programs, ticket prices would be higher, not just here, but in general." This is the second year in a row Nineteen on the Park has received $5,000 from the Ontario Arts Council for artists, according to Mr. Foster. The Motus O dance troupe received $31,800, while The Latcham Gallery was awarded $16,006. Both organizations said their respective grants will be used for operating expenses. STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville leisure services employees Autumn Walker (from left), Jess Bartle, Dani Lamirand and Erin De Melis preen gardens and green spaces, including this bed on Weldon Road. Bringing post-secondary education close to home UXBRIDGE LEARNING SITE Shopping FEATURED THIS WEEK for a New Vehicle? THE 2012 BMW M5 Business Fundamentals EIGHT-MONTH CERTIFICATE and find out what Moore, Robinson, Drury and Beintema have to say First go to WheelsTalk.com Develop your skills and build a strong foundation in business principles while enhancing your career opportunities. General Arts and Science ­ Health Sciences Preparation EIGHT-MONTH CERTIFICATE Are you interested in exploring a career in health sciences? Develop a solid academic foundation for a number of future programs. NEIL MOORE JIM ROBINSON LORNE DRURY ROB BEINTEMA www.durhamcollege.ca/uxbridge I 905.721.3000 Start this September. wheelstalk.com YO U R L O C A L S O U R C E F O R A L L T H I N G S A U TO M OT I V E Industry News · Latest Reviews · Videos · Blogs · Opinion · and more