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SPORTS 35 | Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, October 27, 2016 Spirit add sixth defenceman by signing Johnson Michael Hayakawa mhayakawa@yrmg.com Although the Stouffville Spirit are off to a good start in the early going of the Ontario Junior Hockey League season, they were looking to add some roster depth. In particular, on defence, where they have just five on the back end. With the OJHL season being a marathon, Spirit coowner and general manager Kenny Burrows added a sixth defenceman when he signed Raymond Johnson, 19, late last week. A six-foot, one-inch, 209pound native of Pawling, N.Y., Johnson played with the Dells Ducks of the United States Premier Hockey League last season and was picked up by the Spirit after he auditioned for another team in the OJHL but things did not pan out, said Burrows. "He's a stay at home type of defenceman," he said in describing Johnson. Johnson made his debut for the Spirit in its 7-4 win over the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks Saturday. In another roster move, the Spirit released forward Stefan Palatsiadis, who was out for the season after incurring an ACL injury during the preseason. Burrows said Palatsiadis is scheduled to have an operation and is welcome to return to the club next season. ENHANCEMENTS COMING SOON! Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot 23068 Warden Avenue, Georgina Spartan girls take silver at YRAA rugby finals Michael Hayakawa Georgina Transfer Station mhayakawa@yrmg.com The Stouffville District Secondary School Spartans senior girls were hoping to tackle a gold medal when the York Region Athletic Association seven's rugby campaign concluded at Fletcher's Field in Markham Wednesday. But in winning two of their final three First Flight matches, it produced a silver medal. After opening with a 15-0 loss to eventual gold med- allists Sutton District High School, the Spartans routed Dr. J.M. Denison Huskies 35-0. Alexa Feasby scored three tries while Keely Patterson had a try and five converts and Mackenzie Holt one try. The Spartans concluded with a default win over Keswick High School, who were short of players due to injuries. Acknowledging he was disappointed in placing second, Spartans co-coach Jim Monk felt his club did not take a Sutton District High School team they had defeated one week earlier for granted. Rather it stemmed from a lack of proper execution. "We dropped more balls in that game than we did all season. It was uncharacteristic of us," he said. In finishing second, the Spartans will advance along with Sutton District High School to the Ontario Cup at Fletcher's Field Oct. 26. To serve you better, York Region will be constructing new features at the Georgina Transfer Station: · Elevated platform with drop-off bins and a dedicated vehicle unloading area, making it easier for customers to unload materials · Dedicated road for service vehicles, improving customer experience and on-site traffic flow I didn't expect it to feel like home. Feeling at home means enjoying the things you like to do. Which is why at Amica, you can always enjoy your day the way you like to ­ read your book in a quiet corner or enjoy a snack when you want to. You can expect an all-inclusive community that is personalized to you with a range of first-class amenities and services in each of our neighbourhoods: Independent Living · · New outbound weigh scale house to improve transaction process for customers exiting the site · Expanded list of acceptable bulky recyclables including drywall, untreated wood and foam packaging · Multi-purpose building with household hazardous waste depot and inbound weigh scale house The Georgina Transfer Station will be open during construction. Please expect delays. Please check york.ca/wastedepots or call 1-866-665-6752 for updated construction information. Assisted Living Let us treat you to lunch. Call or book a visit online at amica.ca at Swan Lake amica.ca Amica at Swan Lake 6360 16th Avenue Markham, ON 905-201-6058 For more information visit york.ca/wastedepots or call 1-866-665-6752