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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009 10 ??????????? ?? ?????? ????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ??? ??? Call Guelph office to book your appointment (519) 836-8111 With Us www.arnoldhearing.ca Arnold HeAring Centres 77 Westmount Rd. #104, Guelph Ontario N1H 5J1 (519)836-8111 25 MaiN St. N. actON Hearing Health Services: Hearing tests Programming Battery Sales Fitting Repairs Counselling see you friday feB 27 Pamela Ashton BC-HIS Hearing instrument Specialist DeMelo Wellness centre Tristan Countway Hearing instrument Dispenser with The New Tanner Sports On November 20th the Ac- ton Senior Boys Volleyball team flew to Winnipeg and drove to Kenora to compete in the OFSAA A Cham- pionships. The team faced some tough competition and was unable to advance to the championship side. Despite not moving on the team still had a lot of fun and the trip was a great learning experience for some of the younger guys on the team say of coach Christo- pher Braun. Competition at OFSAA is extremely com- petitive and hopefully next year, the five returning play- ers can lead the team there once again. The other five Hayley Halls, Megan Evans and Rebecca Woolford each scored a goal as Acton High School administered a 3-0 drubbing on St. Thomas Aquinas from Oakville in Halton Girls Hockey at Acton arena on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Members of the Halton Regional Police Service are travelling to Hockey Town to take on the Acton High School Hockey Team. The Halton Police and Acton High School are cur- rently tied at two games each over the four year chal- lenge. This annual event was established by members of the Halton Regional Police service in an effort to build relationships with the youth of Acton. The initiative has been very successful and this year will include alumni from Acton High School. For the price of a $2 buy out Acton High School stu- dents can attend the game. Monies collected support the Acton Salvation Army. In addition all participants and members of the audi- ence are asked to bring two non-perishable food items for a donation to the Acton Food Bank. To date the event has generated 980 pounds of food for the Acton Food Bank with $1151.34 dollars donated going to the Acton Salvation Army. The game is not without a taste of the NHL. Bryan Lewis, former Head Referee for the NHL will be offici- ating in his fifth hockey challenge. Plan to attend this charit- able event that endeavours to engage local youth with law enforcement, in a positive way on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2pm, at the Acton Arena. February 7 to 9 marked the 39th Annual Acton House League Hockey Associations Peewee Tournament held at the Acton Arena. The tournament featured 18 teams and over 300 peewee age hockey players from as far away as London, Newmar- ket and Ottawa. It was divided into three divisions of house league; contact, non- contact and select teams. Before the games began, the tourna- ments opening ceremonies honoured the late Mr. John Toebes. John was a corner- stone of the Acton House League for over 38 years, President for over 20, and was inducted into the Halton Hills Sports Hall of Fame last year. He was the founder of this Peewee Tournament, which is now the longest running tournament of its kind in Ontario. Many members of the Toebes family were present to receive a special plaque to honor Johns contributions to the league and community and drop the cere- monial puck to open the tournament. Of the 27 round robin games five games went into sudden death overtime where the format of removing one player from the ice each minute provided exciting hockey for players and spectators alike. Another of the round robin games could not be decided in overtime and had to use a shoot out to determine a winner. The teams were well matched and very competitive. In the end, only six teams remained to play for the championship. The first Championship game in the Bill Waites (B.W.) Division featured Orange- villes Montreal versus Oakvilles Minor Oaks Eagles. Orangeville jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals scored by Trevor Morrissey and Jonah Gra- ham. In the second period Orangeville got into some penalty trouble which allowed Oakville to get back in the game and tie the score with goals from Patrick OBrien and Alexandra Daniel. With less than five minutes remaining in the game Brett Black put Orangeville ahead for good to claim the B.W. Championship. The second Championship game in the John Toebes (J.T.) Division had the Leitrim Hawks versus the Newmarket Vardy Cus- tom Renovations. This was a hard fought game between two excellent teams. The play went back and fourth with goalies from both teams making big saves to keep the game scoreless through regulation time. A late penalty in the third period put the team Hawks down a player which proved costly in overtime. A pass from the far boards to defenseman Robert Vardy allowed him to move in and tee up a slap shot which beat the Leitrim goalie giving Newmarket the J.T. Championship and their goalie Eric Becevello the shut out. The final game of the tournament in the Select Division featured the Orangeville Flyers versus the Georgetown Raiders. The Raiders were looking to avenge a loss to the Flyers in the round robin which saw the Flyers win in overtime with each team having only one skater on the ice. Both teams started the game evenly matched with the chances occurring at either end. Georgetown jumped into the lead with a power play goal by Brandon Gago in the first period. Orangeville had many opportunities to tie the game but Tra- vis Hatcher put Georgetown up two goals in the third. Play went back and fourth until late pen- alties in the third put the Raiders down two players and with the Orangeville net mind- er removed for the extra attacker, the play around the Georgetown net was intense. Unfortunately for Orangeville the Raid- ers defense and Ryan Coulters shutout proved too strong and Georgetown was declared the Select Champions with a 2-0 victory. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers for their help with the tournament, without their countless hours this tournament would not be the success that it is. I also would like to thank all the players and parents that attended as they help make the tournament fun for all and a great success. Hope to see you all back next year as we celebrate our 40th year. Sincerely Russ Lee Tournament Chair AHS Girls blank Aquinas Cops vs AHS team in annual challenge Volleyball team appreciated help for its Nov. Kenora senior players will be mov- ing on from high school next year and attending various Colleges and Universities. The team appreciated the many people and businesses in Acton for their generosity and support including: Bar- tell Morrison, Pikes Awning, Osler Hoskin and Harcourt, Mill Street Crossing, Scotia Bank, McDonalds, Home Hardware, Tim Hortons, MacMillans, Country Reflec- tions, Crossings Community Church, Acton Optical, Wild- wood Manor Ranch, Sen Sen, Extreme Fitness, Acton Jiu Jitsu, Acton High Student Council, and Glencairn Golf Club. Also, special thanks were also due to teachers and ad- ministration who helped in making the experience pos- sible as well as parents and families who made signifi- cant contributions. The volleyball team also appreciated the generosity from the community in a re- cent bottle drive. The team canvassed several neigh- bourhoods in Acton and was given many bottles as well as cash donations. Another successful Acton Peewee Hockey Tourney AQUA DUCKS WINNERS: 22 swimmers competed in a Scarborough swim meet in January, all of which placed in their events capturing 92 ribbons. 55 of them were 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. The Ducks are getting ready for the next meet in Guelph University in February. - Submitted photo