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These stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of
K. Knight Contracting
as part of our
Community Leaders Program
.
Special Olympian bowled over by chance to compete at nationals
Lynda Larkin will represent Orillia at the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games in February; 'I’m expecting our team to work together and play good'
Nov 26, 2019 11:00 AM
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Bob Wink is still making international waves in water sports
Dedicated, talented athlete recently shone at Pan-American event in Peru; Wink remains active, in part, to help control his diabetes
Nov 19, 2019 10:30 AM
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Volunteer pours his heart and soul into supporting local hockey teams
Sam Hossack 'wakes up every day to be involved with the hockey world, whether it’s with the high school team or our team. Sam’s entire life revolves around hockey'
Nov 12, 2019 12:30 PM
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Former local high-school star still chasing his football dreams
Rhys Rusby, 20, continues to rush toward a pro career; 'I’m hoping for a successful CFL career. I’m looking for an opportunity to get drafted'
Nov 5, 2019 12:30 PM
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OSS quarterback proves leaders come in all shapes and sizes
Mobile quarterback hopes to lead rebuilding football program back to the top; 'What matters is the heart in the player and if you can get the job done'
Oct 29, 2019 1:45 PM
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Well-known basketball referee relishes five decades on local courts
Mike McParland, 72, has a passion for being a referee; 'I enjoy going to every game,' says retired teacher also known as The Key Man at Webers since 1963
Oct 22, 2019 5:30 PM
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Orillia's Caleb Clark is making a pitch for the big leagues
Left-handed hurler moved to London this fall in pursuit of his dream; 'it was an incredible feeling and so surreal' to play at Rogers Centre in prospect game
Oct 15, 2019 12:30 PM
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Orillia's Terry Smith follows his passions from season to season
In the summer, his second home is a golf course and in the winter, a hockey rink is his go-to spot; 'I do love my work,' says Smith
Oct 8, 2019 12:30 PM
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Love of motorcycle racing steered this couple to each other
Melanie and Kyle Newman share a passion for motorcycle racing; 'I always dreamed of racing motorcycles,' Melanie says, recalling Grade 6 report
Oct 1, 2019 4:45 PM
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Teacher's passion for football makes OSS program a hit
(3 photos)
Coach likes to 'goof around with the guys but he also knows when to get serious and get down to teaching,' student says of longtime OSS football coach
Sep 24, 2019 12:30 PM
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