RUSSELL WINS BIG AT FINCH YOUTH BROOMBALL TOURNAMENT S P O R T S
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
Paladins triumphed over the Atlanteans 2-1, while the Druids defeated the Finch Yellow Wildcats 2-0 before facing the Atlanteans again and winning. In the final showdown between the Paladins and Druids, the Druids clinched the gold medal. The U12 Forest Rangers had a standout Sunday, defeating the Russell White Hurri- canes 3-1 and the Vankleek Hill Rockets 2-0. In their final game, they avenged their earlier loss to the Finch Black Shadows with a hard-fought 2-1 victory, earning them gold. The tournament, held from Friday, January 10, to Sunday, January 12, brought toge- ther teams from the Finch Youth Broomball League, the Russell Minor Broomball League, and the Vankleek Hill Rockets League. Over 12 players from Carleton Place and Lanark, who did not have a team, were welcomed to join other leagues. A total of 24 teams participated over the weekend: four in U7, four in U9, eight in U12, and eight in U16, totaling approximately 355 players. This year’s tournament featured two more teams than in 2024 and five more than in 2023.
It was a successful weekend for the Township of Russell at the 28th annual Finch Youth Broomball Tournament. The U12 Russell Forest Rangers clai- med gold, the U16 Russell Dark Blue Atlanteans took bronze, the U16 Russell Paladins earned silver, and the U16 Russell Druids secured gold. The tournament kicked off on Friday evening with the U16 Paladins defeating the Finch Orange Panthers 5-0. The U16 Green Druids followed with a 2-0 victory over the Finch Black Tigers. The U16 Dark Blue Atlanteans edged out the Finch Red Cougars 2-1, while the U12 Forest Rangers fell short against the Finch Black Shadows, losing 1-0. On Saturday, the Paladins faced the Druids in a close match, emerging victorious with a 1-0 win. The Atlanteans defeated the Finch Yellow Wildcats 1-0, and the Forest Rangers bounced back with a 1-0 victory over the Finch Blue Cyclones. Saturday also saw fundraising efforts by local teams. The U20 Eastern Thunder Girls Broomball team hosted a breakfast for
U16 Russell Druids exhibant leur médaille d’or après un tournoi bien disputé. (Finch Youth Broomball, Facebook)
players and attendees, while the U20 War- riors Juvenile Boys Broomball team organized a spaghetti supper. Both events aimed to
raise funds for the upcoming 2025 Juvenile Broomball Nationals in Val-d’Or, Quebec. Sunday featured intense matchups. The
Positions Available on Council Advisory Committees and on a Local Board
Postes à combler sur des comités consultatifs du Conseil et sur un conseil local
The Township of Russell is seeking to fill positions on the following committees and local boards: 1. Line Fence Viewers (2 Positions) 2. Property Standards Committee (2 Positions) 3. Township of Russell Public Library Board (1 position) Requirements: a) Must be 18 years of age or over; b) Must be a Canadian Citizen; c) Must be a resident of the Township of Russell; d) Bilingualism is an asset (English/French); e) Is not employed by the Library Board or by the Township or County (for Library). Term: Concurrent with the term of Council (ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor member is appointed). Remuneration: Remuneration for each committee or board is specified in the Honorariums for non-elected members of committees and local boards By-law 2020-015. Please contact the Clerk’s office by email (clerk.greffe@russell.ca) or by phone (613-443-3066) to request a copy. Other Information: For further details regarding the specific mandates and meeting procedures relating to the above committees, please contact the Clerk’s office by email (clerk.greffe@russell.ca) or by phone (613-443-3066). How To Apply: Those interested in the above-mentioned positions are invited to complete, sign and sub- mit the Committee Appointment Application Form by contacting the Clerk’s office by email (clerk.greffe@russell.ca) or by phone (613-443-3066) before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Only the selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, the Township of Russell recognizes the different needs of individuals and seeks to provide accessibility to all.
La Municipalité de Russell cherche à combler des postes au sein des comités et des conseils suivants: 1. Inspecteurs des clôtures de bornages (2 postes) 2. Comité des normes foncières (2 postes) 3. Conseil d’administration de la Bibliothèque publique du canton de Russell (1 poste) Exigences: a) Être âgé de 18 ans ou plus; b) Être citoyen canadien; c) Être un résidant du canton de Russell; d) Le bilinguisme est un atout (anglais/français); e) Ne pas être employé par le Conseil de la Bibliothèque, par la municipalité ou par le comté (pour la Bibliothèque). Mandat: Correspond à la durée du Conseil (terminant le 14 novembre 2026 ou jusqu’à ce que son membre successeur soit nommé). Rémunération: La rémunération de chaque comité ou conseil est précisée dans le règlement 2020-015 sur les honoraires des membres non élus des comités et des conseils locaux. Veuillez contacter le bureau du greffe par courriel (clerk.greffe@russell.ca) ou par téléphone (613-443-3066) pour une copie. Autres renseignements : Pour plus de détails concernant les mandats spécifiques et les procédures de réunion relatives aux comités ci-dessus, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffe par courriel (clerk.greffe@russell. ca) ou par téléphone (613-443-3066). Comment postuler: Les personnes intéressées par les postes susmentionnés sont invitées à remplir, signer et soumettre le formulaire de demande de nomination au comité en communiquant avec le bureau du greffe par courriel (clerk.greffe@russell.ca) ou par téléphone (613-443-3066) avant 16 h, le jeudi 23 janvier 2025. Seules les personnes retenues seront contactées. Conformément à la Loi de 2005 sur l’accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l’Ontario, la Municipalité s’engage à reconnaître les différents besoins des individus et cherche à offrir l’accessibilité pour tous.
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