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Presents Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops

By Mike Piquette

The “Team” has just completed Issue #146, and as always,
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor),
Bernadette (Website), our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey,
Jim, Christine and Carlos . Thanks to our editorial columnists, Jim,
Jorge, Dave, Peter, Nikolai, Janeen, Roxee, Jill , Brad, Thorin,
and Marion. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter, Jake, and Jim.
Appreciation goes out to our neighbourly advice columnists Brian,
Mike, and Max, our crossword puzzle writer Doug, as well as our
distribution manager, Pat, our ad salesman, Gord, our distribution
locations, our advertisers, and of course the people who are featured
in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 146.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people in all areas of
conflict in the world.

I am a little political and biased this Whistle Stops.
I think it is wrong to treat a great Canadian, Wayne Gretzky,
the way people are. Gretz has always represented Canada in a
first class way, both on and off the ice. His thumbs up to the US
team before the final game was nothing more than a former player
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Canada won.
Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
I think it is also wrong to boo the US anthem before games.
Canadians are taking out their frustrations on Donald Trump and Editorial: Mike Piquette, mike@sportsenergynews.com
his administration, but they are disrespecting veterans and people Editor: Marion Dalley
who do not share Trumps vision of the world. Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
dillydesigns@eastlink.ca
Canada won the 4 Nations Cup in a closely fought final. Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
The US is blaming the ref’s for the loss. I saw missed calls on
mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
both sides. It was great pressure for ref’s to call a game of that Sales: Gord Shaver, 613-362-8004
importance. Overall, I thought they were fair.
gordshaver@hotmail.com
Good luck to the local teams, Colts and Glengarry Brigade, Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall Area.
as they head into playoffs. Our goal is to offer a quality, informative, and enjoyable newspaper and
website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the many
Registration for spring/summer sports programs is currently gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions and
underway. I encourage you to register your kids for sports programs. statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion
of Sports Energy.
Thumbs up to all the volunteers who make these programs work.
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
info@sportsenergynews.com.
‘Signing out until next month,’
All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed.
Mike Piquette, Publisher Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com