Chief Mark Saunders drops puck as Mayor Tory looks on
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TPS Chief Mark Saunders dropped the puck Sunday for the ceremonial face off which saw the Canadian Tire Jumpstart team (in red) play the City TV Breakfast Television squad (in gold) at Angela James Arena in Flemington Park. Opening Day saw hundreds of children and parents along with civic leaders like Mayor Tory, Councillor Jon Burnside, Chief Saunders, Flemingdon alumnus and hockey veteran Angela James and 54 Division Superintendent Mark Barkley on hand. In remarks before the game Mr. Tory thanked Councillor Burnside for his early work in getting the ProActive Hockey League established. At that time Mr. Burnside was a police officer. He in turn thanked all those in the police department and the community for their help in taking him seriously. Sunday’s first game is one of many that will be played at the arena this season. The project is dependent almost solely on the work of members of the TPS, many who give their own time to coach and help organize the league. It is supported by the charity ProAction which is profiled in an earlier post this day. Superintendent Barkley told The South Bayview Bulldog that charitable efforts and the work of volunteers has equipped and trained six teams of young people ages eight to 11. About 150 kids are enlisted, he said.
Flemingdon kids know this is an important moment
