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Continued from page 56 to a member who has contributed
significantly to SYC through long term
Winner was Paul Rodrique on Sealestial. service and commitment. The winner for
Downwind Leg was taken by Peter Bray 2022 is Lloyd Chaput (Chapy).
(Lagan III) who was also the overall Clam Digger Trophy - This award is
winner. given in recognition of an unfortunate
Ladies Day Race - Lynn-Marie and amusing incident on the water,
Legault on Mattea. usually the result of cutting corners and
Most Improved Sailor of the Year - causing damage. The award goes to Rob
Viola Larkin (Chinook). Zwanenburg (R&R).
Senior Sailors of the Year - Awarded Upside Down Trophy - In recognition
to an all-round club member who, of an odd experience on the water,
with enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and usually a memorable nautical blunder,
participation, contributes to the general faux pas, un-seamanship act. The award
operation of racing and cruising goes to Chris Williamson (Essoin). Photo Submitted
activities. This award goes to Mike Guay Rusty Nail - Awarded to commemorate
(Jenna’s Journey) and Rob Zwanenburg an embarrassing sail moment or incident.
(R&R). The Rusty Nail goes to Paul Rodrigue
Seagull Award - This award is given (Sealestial). Beethoven Crew - Jeff Ridal, Cory Petrie (Skipper) & Scott Smith

rinks again this winter on their pond. What a great idea, I have many
fond memories of past shinny games out on the pond.

Rumour has it the QMJHL will be inducting former Royals
Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops D man Dave Ezard into their Hall of Fame. Well deserved and long
overdue.
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 119, and as always,
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor), Much has been said about the contributions and life of David
Bernadette (Website), our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Murphy since his passing Nov 13th. I first met Dave back in the
Jim, Carrie, and Christine . Thanks to our editorial columnists, ‘94/’95 season after I had negotiated a deal with tri-co broadcasting
Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Nikolai, Janeen, Alex, Roxee, Rosanne, to start airing Colts away games on CJSS. Dave, along with Scott
Brad, Dante, Thorin, and Grant. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter, Rogers, quickly became the “Voice of the Colts” and our radio
Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to our neighbourly advice broadcasts were the envy of the league. Dave also contributed to
columnists Brian, Mike, and Max, our crossword puzzle writer Sports Energy, writing a monthly column “Murphy’s Sports Law,”
Doug, as well as our distribution manager, Rene, our ad salesmen, and catching up with former Colts in his “Colts Then & Now”
Gord, our distribution locations, our advertisers, and of course the column. I will miss his texts, phone calls, emails, and meeting up
people who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 119. for lunch with him, we always shared lots of laughs. He will never
be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine.
Congrat’s to the Cornwall Wildcats organization on another
The “coach” benched me on the last two issues due to the successful season of football for all age groups.
high volume of stories. We had to go up to 64 pages so I could get
into the paper again. Dec 11th my wife Shirley and I reached a milestone, our 40th
wedding anniversary. Seems like yesterday. On behalf of Shirley
Special thanks to all involved, 64 pages are a new record
for Sports Energy News. and I, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
Be sure to catch the World Jr A challenge being held at the
Ed Lumley Arena Dec 11th to 18th. Tickets would make a great Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win!
early Christmas present for hockey fans.
‘Signing out until next month,’
Our friends at Archie’s Golf are working on having outdoor Mike Piquette, Publisher