Rotarian pair deserve praise for recreating Arnprior-opoly
Re. the Town of Arnprior 150th Celebration June 8-10.
As a member of the committee for the above-noted event, I wish to extend a very special thank you to Rev Leo Hughes and Mr. Sam McCartney for their special project of recreating the Town of Arnprior Board Game that was originally released in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Arnprior.
As I had been living in Toronto for a number of years when this game was first released by the Rotary Club, I was very fortunate to receive a copy of this original edition (1982) from my brother Walter for Christmas 1982.
I have treasured it all these many years and was always/very proud and pleased to play it with my/children and grandchildren and guests while at our Haliburton cottage.
There was always one rule ... the game, including all of its parts was to be put back in the box and onto the book shelf to be sure no pieces were misplaced and it was ready for the next time (the game is similar to Monopoly).
Last August, upon learning of the Town’s 150th, I volunteered to serve on the committee and very soon thought what a treat it would be to have this game updated and available for sale for residents and visitors at Christmas 2011 and so on.
I presented the idea to the committee in August 2011 and had contacted two of the major Rotarians, Rev Leo Hughes and Mr. Sam McCartney.
They were involved back in 1982. I/suggested that perhaps if I gave them my original copy of this game would they take on the task of having the board game updated and printed and available for purchase for not only the townspeople of Arnprior, but any visitors?
Both of these gentlemen immediately agreed to take this project on..
The original game was produced in the U.S. However, in keeping with ensuring we get permission to recreate it locally, they engaged the local firm of Brittle Printing to achieve the objective. It is understood that this was not a task without challenges.
Regardless Rev. Hughes and Mr. McCartney moved forward without hesitation.
To cover the printing costs, etc., the participating businesses were requested to make a donation.
/t took hours to update the board game with the current businesses and points of reference.
They had to approach the Council to hopefully have the Town Crest be part of this reproduction as it was originally. Apparently that was an issue.
Both of these gentlemen took their commitment very seriously and as of late, I understand they only have a couple of games left.
I have reserved one for posterity.
Once again I wish to commend Rev Hughes and Sam McCartney on their tedious work and success, which provides a very special opportunity for our community on Arnprior’s 150th Anniversary.
/Good work gentlemen!
Betty Fevreau,
Arnprior