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After years of declining numbers, the rival Athens District Minor Hockey Association (ADMHA) and North Leeds Minor Hockey Association (NLMHA) have amalga- mated for the coming sea- son. The executive boards of both organizations came to an agreement last week and the NLMH member- ship was informed by email Monday night. A meeting is set for this Monday, June 15 at 8 p.m. at Westport Arena to explain the changes and address any concerns. The new association, which has yet to be named, will see all players from Novice to Midget come together while Initiation programs will continue to operate on their own in North Leeds and Athens. Over the past decade both associations have seen a drop in enrolment, which has reduced the number of teams they have been able to ice, including difficulty icing competi- tive teams at the Rep. level. "According to the num- ber of players registered at this moment, there should be little problem icing competitive teams at each Rep level," the email from NLMH President Tara Thompson said. "This decision was made by the executives of ADMHA and NLMHA and is supported by Dis- trict. It is the best opportu- nity for all members mov- ing forward. It has become increasingly difficult to ice competitive teams at the proper level for players to both compete and have fun. Critical decisions had to be made," the email read. Amalgamations have already occurred in other associations including Perth and Lanark, and Car- dinal, Prescott and Spencerville, who now form the South Grenville Minor Hockey Associa- tion, one of the most suc- cessful associations in the Upper Canada association. For the first year, the executive will consist of a combination of members from both associations. Going forward, elections will be held each year for executive positions. The deadline to apply for any of the Rep coach- ing positions (Atom, Pee- wee, Bantam and Midget) is July 15. Visit w w w . n o r t h l e e d s m i - norhockey.com to down- load a copy of the applica- tion. There will be a coach Leeds and the Thou- sand Islands OPP are con- tinuing an investigation where an 18-year old-man was charged with arson after a barn fire. OPP were called Sun- day at about 8 p.m. after a a structure fire on Maple Grove Road, north of Gananoque. Gananoque Fire Department, Kingston East Fire Department, as well as the Leeds And Thousand Islands Fire Department responded and extinguish a fully engulfed barn. A total of 30 head of cattle were lost in the fire, and with the loss of the barn, damages are estimat- ed to exceed $1 million. John Smid, of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township has been charged with Arson, con- trary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He appeared for a bail hearing June 8 in Brockville. The investigation con- tinues, with the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office and OPP Identification Unit. Justin Martin President 613-530-0773 RR 2 Westport, ON K0G 1X0 jtmartin@kingston.net 4 Septic Systems 4 Excavating 4 Landscaping 4 Road Work 4 Rock Excavating 4 Trucking 4 Residential & Commercial Snow Plowing & Sanding 4 Damp Proofing LTD. 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage Soho's Self Storage 75 units from 6'x6' to 12'x36' Easy year round access right in Westport 43 Bedford St., Westport 613-273-8848 soho@rideau.net Mirror The Review Thursday, June 11, 2015 Serving North Leeds and area since 1893 Vol. 123, No. 23 $1 incl. tax North Leeds and Athens minor hockey to merge for 2015-16 Sierra Melo of Kingston, takes pride in her sunfish catch at the Kids, Cops and Cana- dian Tire Fishing Derby at the docks in Seeley's Bay during Canoefest on Saturday. Photo by Julie Gamble "In the depths of winter I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer." Albert Camus Overlooking Lake, Locks & Falls at Jones Falls, Elgin Exceptional Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner 613-359-5500 Reservations Recommended. HOTEL KENNEY Since 1877 Continuing a 30 year tradition serving North Leeds - Delivery & Set Up Available Call 359-5660 53 Main St., Elgin duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Refrigerator •Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel •Full Width Deli Drawer •Two Humidity Controlled Crispers Regular 1099.95 Model #FGHT1848PF $ 899 95 Range •Symmetry™ Double Oven •Smudge Proof™ Stainless Steel •Fits Move™ Cooktop Regular 1799.95 Model #CGEF302TN $ 1299 95 Man charged with arson after barn fire that claimed 30 cattle •Continued on page 3

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