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18 Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, September 1, 2016 | uReport Radio voice of Spirit Jr. A hockey has made his last call "You are listening to Stouffville Spirit hockey on WhiStle FM ... high in the gondola with The Stash ..." After six year and 348 games, home and away, Rick Callaghan (AKA The Stash) is hanging up his microphone to pursue expansion of his family's automotive business. Callaghan was the Stouffville community radio station's hockey project leader and play-by-play commentator, "We have seen the Stouffville Spirit Ontario Junior Hockey League club through wins and losses, trophies and championships," he said. Callaghan has worked in the booth with Ryan Fabro (now of Sportsnet 590 THE FAN), Daryl Macklem (Sportsnet), Shawn McGovern, Brenda Masson, Luke Cameron, Tyler Vanvegel, Daniel Bertuzzi and many others. "We have travelled from Thunder Bay to Kingston and all around Ontario over the last half decade," Callaghan said. "I want to thank the OJHL's Marty Savoy and Izak Westgate, general manager Ken Burrows and his Spirit club and all the players during the last six years." He made a point of interviewing every player. "Let's face it" Callaghan said on the station's website last year, "whether these players go on to university or the "O" or even the NHL, someone from a major network is going to stick a microphone in their face and ask them some questions. They need to know how to conduct themselves with the media." Callaghan first got involved in Stouffville hockey coaching house league teams. Rick, his wife Stacey and son Calvin have operated 410 Auto on Sandiford Drive in Stouffville for more than 20 years. They are opening a second shop, Callaghan's Corners, in Beaverton. "I have had a passion to volunteer with many organization and events in Stouffville," he said. "It has been a hard decision to hang up the microphone as I have grown within the Spirit family. I will still be at games ­ just not the voice of the game on the radio anymore. Thank you for the adventure over the last six years. We will see you around town." Send uReports to newsroom@yrmg.com It's time to celebrate that special occasion with friends, family & colleagues Book your reservation for your year-end lunch or dinner PROGRESSIVE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Celebrating 13 Years C in Stouffville Vi Pei features a European bistro menu designed by executive chef and owner Siva Thambinathan. Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. No time to cook tonight? Order online at ViPeiBistro.com or call us for pickup! BISTRO A Great Place to Learn and Grow 6411 Main St., Stouffville (at the corner of Park & Main) 416-220-8070 | www.thepma.ca 5812 Main St. Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON (905) 591-9000 STOUFFVILLE 2485 Queen St E. Toronto, ON (416) 686-5688 LONGMAN'S MARKHAM KIA FALL FITNESS $ .88 Special 28 · ALSO INCLUDES BRAKE INSPECTION. INCLUDES: · FULL VEHICLE INSPECTION AND FREE FLUID TOP UP KATHRYN AND ANNE, SURVIVORS AND FUNDRAISERS Create your own personalized fundraising campaign for the person who inspires you to run. The money you raise will fund lifesaving research and support services for all those affected by breast cancer. START OR SUPPORT A TEAM AT CIBCRUNFORTHECURE.COM EXTRA BONUS 15% off all Brake Repairs using Genuine Kia Parts and Labour We Service Most Makes And Models LONGMAN'S MARKHAM KIA 5396 Hwy 7, Markham JUST EAST OF MCCOWAN The Power to Surprise Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Run for the Cure and pink ribbon ellipse are trademarks of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. www.longmansmarkhamkia.ca 905.209.1890