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Cornwall Fire Service welcomes new Deputy Fire Chief

By Francis Racine Standards / Qualifications and Fire Service Chief Matthew completion of the recruitment
Fleet / Facilities Divisions. Stephenson. “Deputy Fire process to fill the vacancy due
ornwall Fire Chief Matthew Deputy Fire Chief Pelkey Chief Pelkey has a wealth of to the recent promotion of Fire
CStephenson is pleased to will work alongside Deputy experience and knowledge that Chief Matthew Stephenson,
announce the appointment of Fire Chief Leighton Woods, will help our department move which took effect September 7,
Addison Pelkey as Deputy who is responsible for Fire forward in the years to come.” 2022.
Fire Chief of the Cornwall Fire Prevention, Communications Throughout his 11 years of Deputy Chief Pelkey begins his
Service, effective January 2, and Emergency Management.
service, Deputy Fire Chief new role on January 2, 2023.
2023.
“I’m looking forward to working Pelkey has risen through the
For more information:
Reporting to the Fire Chief, with Deputy Fire Chief Pelkey ranks, serving as Firefighter and Cornwall Fire Service Chief
Deputy Fire Chief Pelkey is in making our community even Training Officer. Matthew Stephenson
responsible for overseeing safer when it comes to fire Deputy Fire Chief Pelkey’s (613) 930-2787 ext. 2338
the Suppression, Professional suppression,” said Cornwall
appointment follows the MStephenson@cornwall.ca

Speaking of medals, two people who deserved them in my
opinion was George Bougie (PA announcer and scorekeeper), and
Bobby Lefebvre (photographer). Both worked every game in the
Whistle Stops tournament.
Whistle Stops

George has also been with the Colts since their first game 30
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 120, and as always, years ago. Bobby has also been involved with the Colts in various roles
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor), since day 1.
Bernadette (Website), our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim,
Carrie, and Christine . Thanks to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Speaking of the Colts, does anyone still remember the home
Dave, Peter, Nikolai, Janeen, Alex, Roxee, Rosanne, Brad, Dante, opener (Oct 1/1992 vs Hawkesbury Hawks). It featured a spectacular
Thorin, and Grant. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter, Jake, and Jim. pregame laser light show. I still get goose bumps when I think about it.
Appreciation goes out to our neighbourly advice columnists Brian, I may even have it recorded on a VHS tape somewhere in my collection
Mike, and Max, our crossword puzzle writer Doug, as well as our of Colts memories.
distribution manager Rene, our ad salesman Gord, our distribution The weatherman has not cooperated with Big Ben Ski Hill this
locations, our advertisers, and of course the people who are featured year, off to a great start, the hill has had some difficulty operating with
in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 120. that warm snap that guys like me love.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine. Kudos to Lorne Taillon and Kevin Lajoie, who spearheaded

Yahoo, Canada wins Gold at the World Juniors, beating the organizing committee for the world juniors. The tournament was
Czechia 3-2 in overtime. I didn’t see the game but heard it was a well organized and ran smoothly. Any hiccups were minor.
barnburner. I was faithfully sitting in section P at the Ed Lumley I hear great things about the Long Sault Mustangs senior hockey
Arena watching the Colts vs the Navan Grads. games. I have got to get out to a game there some Saturday night.

I truly enjoyed watching the World Junior A tournament held Shout out and all the best for 2023 to all the volunteers who
last month in Cornwall. I saw a lot of hockey in a week. spend so much time and energy on our youth sports’.

I think the best game I saw was the 2nd game of the tournament On behalf of my wife Shirley & I, we wish you a great and
which Canada West won vs the USA. Hard hitting, great passing, wonderful Happy New Year.
back and forth, true entertainment. Canada West won the game, but I
predicted after that the USA would win the gold medal (I was right). Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win!

Speaking of medals, I’m not sure why they started giving ‘Signing out until next month,’
them to the referees in the medal games. Mike Piquette, Publisher