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Presents Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops
By Mike Piquette
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The “Team” has just completed Issue #133, and as always, I
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• Gold would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor), Bernadette
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• Silver (Website), our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim, Carrie, and
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• Jewelry Christine . Thanks to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, • Musical Instruments
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• Watches Nikolai, Janeen, Alex, Roxee, Rosanne, Brad, Thorin, Marion, and Grant. • Firearms
• Fishing Accessories
• Coins Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter, Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to
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our neighbourly advice columnists Brian, Mike, and Max, our crossword
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puzzle writer Doug, as well as our distribution manager, Rene, our ad
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salesmen, Gord and Dave, our distribution locations, our advertisers, and
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of course the people who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 133. • ATV’s
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Also -Skid Steers, Mini-Excavators Seadoo’s, • Power Tools • Snowmobiles
My thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine.
Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles, Cars & Trucks
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Congrat’s to Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc Andre Fleury, who • Trailers
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recently passed Patrick Roy and is now number 2 on the NHL all time wins
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list, when he recorded his 552nd win. Fleury is also the 4th NHL goalie to
play in 1000 games. Boats, RV’s, Motorcycles, Cars & Trucks
Speaking of Patrick Roy, he has returned to the NHL coaching
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ranks, being signed as head coach of the New York Islanders. This should
be interesting.
Our Colts are holding their own sitting in 2nd place as I write this,
4 points behind Navan for 1st.
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The Jacques Martin experiment is not going well in Ottawa. I Sports
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thought bringing him in was a bad move on their part.
Hockey Coaches wanted! It’s that time of year when local minor Energy Ne ws
hockey associations are taking applications to fill coaching positions.
Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
One local sports organization that continues to amaze me is the
Cornwall Wildcats football program. Not only are they successful on the Editorial: Mike Piquette, mike@sportsenergynews.com
field, but they also graduate many players to university ball. Editor: Marion Dalley
I remember I played football in high school, after one game I Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
asked my dad what he thought. He replied, “well, you have the cleanest dillydesigns@eastlink.ca
uniform on the team!” I’m not sure if he gave me a compliment or not. Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
Cornwall City council has some tough decisions to make regarding mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
funding cuts, particularly to Aultsville Theatre, The Cornwall Museum, and Sales: Gord Shaver, 613-362-8004
Big Ben Ski Centre. As we spend lots of money recruiting doctors, tourism, gordshaver@hotmail.com
and economic development, these programs are so important to Cornwall Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall Area.
as we sell ourselves as a well-rounded progressive city. Our goal is to offer a quality, informative, and enjoyable newspaper and
Speaking of Big Ben, what a turnaround to this gem in the city. website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the many
Current operator Brett Lauzon has redefined the hill, making it a go-to gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions and
destination for skiers and snowboarders. The atmosphere there is vibrant statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion
and positive. of Sports Energy.
Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories.
Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win! If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to
‘Signing out until next month,’ info@sportsenergynews.com.
All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed.
Mike Piquette, Publisher Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com
