SPORTS432246_0606Connected to your communityBears add to stable with two protects, 10 picks at CCHL draftBy STAFFEMC Sports – Call it a retooling, maybeeven a reloading. Just don’t call the upcomingseason a rebuilding year for the Smiths FallsJr. A Bears.Despite graduating seven players to NCAADivision I schools, another to the USHL andtwo more to Canadian universities, the Bearshave a strong nucleus returning in the fall andwill expect to compete for the Central CanadaHockey League title in 2013-14.That was the message delivered by headcoach Mark Grady to 11 of the 12 youngmen selected or protected by the club at lastThursday’s CCHL entry draft in Ottawa. Heand the Bears staff welcomed the players andtheir parents at the club’s impressive trainingfacility at the Memorial Community CentreMonday afternoon.It was an opportunity to address everyonein one venue and answer any questions theymight have leading up to their first Jr. A trainingcamp in August. Everything was covered fromacademics to equipment, practice schedules tobilleting.In all the Bears protected two bantam-agedplayers – Sam Meisenheimer and MatthewDods – and made 10 picks in the 10-rounddraft, held at the Earl Armstrong Arena inGloucester.Bears general manager Hugh Craig saysthe club didn’t have a first round pick, havingtraded it away in an earlier transaction. But withthe top player on their list still available late inthe round, they made a trade with Gloucesterto move up.“We were very excited to get him,” Craigsaid of Jackson Goudie, a 15 year-old Stittsvilleresident who played this past season with themajor bantam Ottawa Valley Titans.For his part, the 5-9, 147-lb. forward sayshe is pleased to come to a quality organizationthat’s not too far from home.The left winger says he plays a tough brandof hockey. “I like to get people off their game,”he said.After a strong first half to his season,he admits the second half was not quite assuccessful, and he’s looking to build off theyear that saw him collect 13 goals, 25 assistsand 54 penalty minutes in just 25 regularseason games.Joining him on a future Bears’ roster willbe Titans teammate Sam Meisenheimer. Hisnumbers are no less impressive with 14 goalsand 15 assists last season. He then addedanother four goals and eights assists in 11playoff games.The young centreman sees himself as “atwo-way forward.” Also from Stittsville, hesays he’s also happy to be with the Bears andaims to improve as a player and student in thecoming year.Photo by RYLAND COYNENewest Bears enter DenThe newest members of the Smiths Falls Bears family were given a tour of the club’simpressive training facility at the Memorial Community Centre on Monday, June 3.Back row (left to right) are Alyn McLellan, Troy MacTavish, Tyler Wicks, Alex Kealey,Jack Rouleau and Jordan Renaud. In front (left to right) are Jake Cuffley, MatthewDods, Jackson Goudie, Sam Meisenheimer and Tyler Griffin. Missing from photo isJustin Langen.In addition to Goudie, other picks for theBears were:• 15-year-old Jacob Cuffley, a forward fromWest Carleton, 2 nd round, 21 st overall,• Tyler Griffin, a 6-foot-1 inch, 152-poundforward, also 15, 3 rd round, 30 th overall,• Alexander Kealey, forward, 15, OttawaSting, 6-6, 187 pounds;• Alyn MacLennan, 15, 5-11, 165-pounddefenceman from Gloucester,• Jack Rouleau, 15, 6-foot, 175-poundforward from OV Aces Minor AA,• Justin Langen, 17, LD, 5-8, 151 lbs.,Ontario Hockey Academy,• Troy MacTavish, 15, 6-1, 178 lb., forwardfrom Kanata;• Tyler Wicks, 6-3, 212 lb. defenceman fromJr. Grads Minor AA,• Jordan Renaud, 5-10, 185-lb forward fromthe Ottawa 67’s minor midget.Photo by JASON CODEAssistant coach Walt Dubas (right) lookson as bantam protect Matthew Dods slipson a Bears jersey at last week’s draft.Photo by JASON CODEWelcomeSmiths Falls Jr. A Bears assistant coach Walt Dubas(left) and the club’s head scout Dave Gaw (right) welcomebantam protect Sam Meisenheimer to the stageduring last Thursday’s Central Canada Hockey Leaguedraft, held at the Earl Armstrong Arena in Gloucester.2013 F150 Supercrew LariatFully loaded! Demo!SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!Call for details!www.abford.comHWY 15, SMITHS FALLS 613-283-8200GIANT TIGERSMITHS FALLSATHLETE OF THE WEEKBROOKE HENDERSONHonouring Brooke Henderson in thisspot never gets old. The 15 year-oldcontinues to astound. The SFDCI studentwon her way into this month’sU.S. Women’s Open by finishing in a tiefor first in the final sectional qualifier,held last Thursday in New Jersey. Shewas -8 over her two rounds that day.R0011948454_0307GIANT VALUE. GIANT SAVINGS:GIANT TIGERToday ‘til June 12thPROUDLY CANADIANR0012136943_060629 CHAMBERS ST,SMITHS FALLSMONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-9PM;SATURDAY 8AM-6PM;SUNDAY 9AM- 6PMLimit of 4assorted500 ml#321740OVERHALF OFF!$1Reg. 2.47get it first at GT!THE EMC - SF20 - Thursday, June 6, 2013
SPORTSConnected to your communityPhotos by JOSEPH MORINFootball champ visits football tournamentEMC Sports - Football in the Falls Day took place on Saturday, June 1 at Lower Reach Park. Despite thehot humid weather the Smiths Falls Minor Football League, along with leagues in Beckwith, Arnprior andKemptville, enjoyed a great afternoon of competitive football. Here, former NFL/CFL player Pat Woodcock,special guest of the day, made the ceremonial coin toss for the Smiths Falls and Beckwith bantam game.He received a token of appreciation for his participation in the football tournament. Presenting Woodcockwith a team sweater is left to right: James Cross and Scott St. Jean. Also enjoying the moment are Paytonand Kaiya Woodcock.EMC sports - In the first quarter with the Renegades scrimmaging fromthe 50-yard line, Reece Bolton took this hand off, danced around theIrish defenders and reversed his direction to outrun the entire Irish defencefor the first touchdown of the game.Contact us at:cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.caSCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2013The Meeting Dates are as follows:Monday June 10th, 2013 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Faye CampbellMonday June 17th, 2013 6:30 PM Recreation Reeve Richard KiddTuesday June 18th, 2013 6:00 PM Public Works Councillor Brian DowdallTuesday June 18th, 2013 Immed. Following Finance Deputy-Reeve Sharon MousseauTuesday June 25th, 2013 6:30 PM EDC Councillor Tim CampbellDetailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website atwww.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meetingEFFECTIVE JUNE 1 ST , 2013 – CHANGES TO WASTE/RECYCLING COLLECTIONRecycling will now be picked up at the same time as waste, so it is essential thatboth (recycling and waste) be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. Garbage Tags areavailable for pick up any time and have been since January.2013 FINAL TAXESPlease be advised thatproperty owners shouldbe receiving their FinalTax Bill in the mail thisweek. If you have notreceived your 2013 FinalTax Bill please contact themunicipal office.The taxes are dueon Wednesday June26 th and WednesdaySeptember 25 th , 2013.For convenience theoffice will be open onSaturday June 22 nd andSaturday September21 st , 2103 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon to receivetax payments only.R0012133754_0606SMITHS FALLSSMITHS FALLS R.R. #1 LOMBARDY ROAD (613) 283-4411R0011948547_0314 WWW.TWP.BECKWITH.ON.CATHE EMC - SF21 - Thursday, June 6, 2013