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132nd Year , Issue 41
October 11, 2012 | 60 Pages
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Good sports Volunteers flock to help town host world broomball championships John Carter John.carter@metroland.com
Mardi Bras 2012 raised funds for the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital digital mammography campaign. A good time was had by all. – Pages 20, 58
One fundraiser down with the Pet Valu fun fair raising about $1,400, and another one to go this Saturday for the Arnprior and District Humane Society.
EMC news – Arnprior’s reputation for rallying behind its sports teams and major athletic events is proving true again. And there is a lot to rally behind. More than 200 volunteers have come forward in Arnprior to help the town host the World Broomball championships that will be held from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3. Arnprior is also hosting the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League fall showcase this weekend (see Page 29) for the ďŹ rst time. It’s also in line to be home base next spring for one of the teams competing in the world women’s hockey championship. Arnprior’s Junior B hockey team is defending Valley division champion and several Arnprior District High School teams are strong contenders to repeat last season’s successes. One of its athletes, John Leslie, has qualiďŹ ed for the 2014 Para Olympics. Arnprior has become quite the sporting town. “It never ceases to amaze me,â€? said Arnprior recreation director Glenn Arthur. “When we put something on in this town, people come out to participate. We couldn’t do it without them.â€? The 56 teams from several countries will be arriving in just over two weeks to compete in the prestigious tournament that will be played in Arnprior, Pakenham, Almonte, Carleton Place and Beckwith.
– Pages 45, 46
DAVID JOHNSTON
ADHS dominates Renfrew in Turkey Bowl action Arnprior District High School senior Redmen Nathan Toman and Jaegar Prot are on offence versus rival Renfrew Collegiate Raiders Saturday at the Turkey Bowl, held this year in Arnprior. The seniors dominated the game, winning 42-14. The seniors have a 4-0 record following the Thankgiving weekend win. The juniors won too. For more, see Page 32.
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Scheels to receive Ontario senior achievement award John Carter John.carter@metroland.com
The Arnprior Junior B Packers split two games on the weekend and host the EOJHL fall showcase this weekend. Twenty-two teams will take part in the four divisions at the Nick Smith Centre. – Page 29
EMC news – The many community contributions made by Arnprior resident historian Doug Scheels has been recognized again. It was announced last week that Scheels is one of 20 Ontarians who will receive this year’s Senior Achievement Award. The award is the province’s highest recognition for seniors over 65. It honours seniors who have made an “outstanding contribution� to their community through voluntary or professional
activities, such as the arts, community service, voluntarism, education and ďŹ tness. The news release announcing three of the winners notes that Scheels, a lifelong resident of Arnprior, is a highly respected member of the community. “He has always found ways of helping those around him by coaching local hockey teams, supporting community events and keeping local history alive,â€? the release says. Scheels was named Arnprior’s Senior of the Year for 2012, appropriate in the town’s 150th year, given his wide knowledge of the area’s historical.
He made several contributions to Arnprior 150th anniversary publications and frequently writes letters to the editor reminding readers the importance of preserving the town’s history. Scheels could have gone to Toronto to receive his award, but likely be presented with it in Arnprior. “Today’s recipients of the Ontario Senior Achievement Award have given so much of themselves to improving the quality of life in this province. I am delighted to honour these worthy seniors with this important award,� said Ontario Lieutenant Governor David C. Onley.
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EMC news - A shipment of hay from Western Canada arrived Tuesday in Renfrew County to help drought-stricken farmers. Arnprior Coun. Ted Strike made note at council’s meeting Tuesday that the Hay East program is underway. “The ďŹ rst load has arrived in Cobden,â€? said Strike. See HAY, Page 7
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