Share the Care endures through winter weather
The local weather over the past few weeks has been putting Manitouwadge's determination to the test. With the sun shining on some events, and yet flurries almost whiting out the sky for others. This was the case for the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group's (MCAG) 6th annual Share the Care Walk this past Saturday, May 11. Before the walk began at 11 am, the committee thanked the group who gathered at the Community Clubhouse to take part in this great fundraising event. A total of 76 walkers, runners and bikers took part. The number was down slightly from last year, though not a complete shock considering the winter weather which began shortly before starting time.
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Take your Echo on the go! Cruisin' the Caribbean
Our next entry comes from Karen Smith and Jim Pinsent. The pair took a fabulous cruise on the Norwegian Epic cruise ship. The trip lasted a week at the beginning of March, leaving port in Miami Florida. Throughout the week, the ship made stops throughout the Caribbean in the ports of St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Nassau, Bahamas. The Norweigan Epic is the newest and largest cruise ship in the popular Norweigan cruise line.
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Application to move CFNO radio studio
Your hometown sound could end up coming from a lot further away. A request has been filed with the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) which proposes that the broadcasting station for CFNO-FM be moved to Thunder Bay from their present location in Marathon. The request comes from the owning company, North Superior Broadcasting Ltd. (NSB) In their application to the CRTC, NSB sites several reasons for the requested move. Most notably, NSB claims that in the face of a stagnate market, their current financial model is not sustainable.
Visit the CRTC website here to review the current list of interventions.
You can add your voice to the process by following this link and scrolling to the bottom of the page until you find 2013-0560-8 in the subject column. Click "submit" and follow the instructions.
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Minor Hockey Banquet Recognizing Skills and Dedication
A full schedule was on hand for the evening beginning with a pot luck supper thanks to all the families in attendance.
Following the supper and introduction of the executive and volunteer positions, the evening moved on to the main event which was the awards for the players.
Coaches from each of the age categories presented the awards to the recipients.
Junior House League Esso awards
Most Improved Jack Hatch, Lucas Moysey, Zachary Lebel, Dante Matechuck
Most Sportsmanlike: Tiffany Bellerose, Stephanie Rathwell, Sawyer Hatton, Ciara Robinson
Most Dedicated: Tanner Sutherland, Jaden Bourgeois, Ryleigh Clarke, Luc Bourgeois
IP Division
Madison Cabral, Nevaeh Cabral, Amy Lebel, Phoenix Fudge, Noah Jackson, Emily Proulx, Mariah Sutherland, Taya Wheadon
Atom Esso awards
Most Improved: Austin Sutherland
Most Sportsmanlike: Jaden Roberts
Most Dedicated: Evan Glaister
Atom awards
Best Forward of the Year: Eric Glaister
Best Defence of the Year: Mason Plourde
Player of the Year: Adam Jackson
Junior Goalie of the Year: Keegan Schmidt
Peewee Esso awards
Most improved: Mariah MacFarlane
Most sportsmanlike: Austin Thompson
Most dedicated: Valerie Glaister
Peewee awards
Best Forward of the Year: Carter Quade
Best Defence of the Year: Luc Labbee
Player of the Year: Aidan Jackson
Bantam Esso awards
Most Improved: Kaleb Roberts
Most Sportsmanlike: Kyle Lalonde
Most Dedicated: Myke Dubois
Bantam Awards
Best Forward of the Year: Nathan Keough
Player of the Year: Jeremy Newton
Senior Goalie of the Year: Nick Forgues
Paul Puumala Award –
Bantam or Midget player who in addition to hockey ability also excels in academics
Lucas Luoma-Uhlik
Each child proudly went up to the front of the auditorium to accept their awards. All the other players and families in the audience applauded in support of their fellow teammates.
The evening was also an opportunity to recognize the network of volunteers who play roles in the organization which are critical to the success and enjoyment of hockey life for the youth of our community.
Volunteers of the Year Award
Ghislaine and Neal Moysey received the award in recognition of their hard work and support throughout the year.
Referees
Zack Bellerose
Jamie Desaulniers
Nathan Keough
Bronson Keough
Kaitlyn Newton
Brian Matheson
Kassidy Plourde – clock operator
As the evening concluded, a special presentation was made to a volunteer who has more than 20 years of service with Manitouwadge Minor Hockey. In recognition of her years of service, during which her three sons participated in Minor Hockey, Catherine Keough was called forward. Taken completely by surprise, Cathy approached the front of the room. As she turned, she was shocked to see what was unveiled in front of her: A framed collage made up of photographs of her sons in hockey throughout the years as well as a small plaque commemorating Cathy as a special member of the Minor Hockey Family. During her time with the association she has dedicated her efforts to important areas such as fundraising efforts and handling annual registrations. Congratulations to all the young players and to Catherine and all the parent volunteers who help keep Minor Hockey a thriving part of life in Manitouwadge.
