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Academics + Athletics randon Miller has always been

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off-road shop. So he brought the
idea up with his Dad, Mike, last
Taya Orchard summer and they went into business “We do tires, rims, lights, intakes,
together. The father and son co- stuff for the engine, stuff for the
St. Lawrence Secondary School owners opened Maxx Offroad and transmission,” says Brandon. “We do

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Taya Orchard is a grade eleven student at St. Performance on Feb. 1, 2015. Since add-ons, performance parts for cars
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Lawrence Secondary School, who has always then, says Brandon, business has
loved to curl She loves the thinking behind the as well.” As the only aftermarket

sport. Taya states, “Curling is definitely a mind been amazing. “We’re busy all the ATV shop in Cornwall, the Millers
sport where you have to always think about time.” have found a nice local niche. But,
the next move. You cannot throw and hope says Brandon, their real specialty
for the best. You need to plan ahead.” This As the name implies, their shop
young thinker also has a family of avid curlers specializes in off-road vehicles: is lift kits for trucks. “That’s what
supporting her. Taya has been throwing granite ATVs, snowmobiles, off-road trucks, primarily we were going for,” he
for twelve years, beginning in Manotick, as a a jeeps, and the like. Their 2000 sq. says. “We’re the only off-road truck
for twelve years, beginning in Manotick, as
junior curler at the age of four. When she moved
junior curler at the age of four. When she moved
to Cornwall, she joined the Cornwall Curling Club and ft. showroom houses their huge shop around this area.”
to Cornwall, she joined the Cornwall Curling Club and
this year she represented the club at the Bantam level, inventory of off-road accessories. You can visit Maxx Offroad and
this year she represented the club at the Bantam level,
earning a berth in the regional championships.
earning a berth in the regional championships. They even have a full installation
“Taya is not only a dedicated curler but also a promoter of the Performance at their Cornwall
sport, says St. Lawrence Coach Sinclair. “When no school team existed, Taya recruited a coach bay, where they do all the work location at 850 Boundary Road, Unit
and assembled a curling team of her own. Her determination was rewarded with a bronze medal themselves. 7.
at the SD&G championships.”
Her volunteer work, in curling, teaching younger children about the sport, earned her the 2014-15 CROSS OVER
‘Youth Spirit of Curling Award’ from the Cornwall Curling Club. In addition, she won the 2014
‘Cornwall Lion’s Club High School Curler of the Year’. Taya says that her favourite subject in TO CORNWALL MAZDA
school is math; not a surprise considering her love of strategy, reason, angles, and physics on the
ice. She plans to study massage therapy at St. Lawrence College, Cornwall Campus, Taya is a
tremendous student and athlete. The Saints are proud of you, Taya! Well done.
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Victor Bisson

L’Heritage

Victor Bisson is talented athlete and
a dedicated student who always
gives his 100%. During his years
at L’Héritage, Victor has been a
member of numerous teams and
was often chosen as captain. As a
senior, he has been a key member on
the basketball, volleyball, badminton,
the basketball, volleyball, badminton,
and track teams. Victor has been
and track teams. Victor has been a a
leader with the track team, helping to train
leader with the track team, helping to train
the newest members. While participating
the newest members. While participating
actively within the school’s athletic community,
actively within the school’s athletic community,
Victor is also devoted to his passion: hockey. Last
year he played for the Rapids major midget team. This year, Victor was
a member of the Akwesasne Wolves Junior B team, where he was named
rookie of the year. Within the hockey community, Victor is considered as a
very respectful young man, having won the most sportsman-like and most
devoted awards within his league numerous times. Next year, Victor will
be pursuing his post-secondary education at l’Université de Sherbrooke in
biochemistry. 613-933-6210 • www.cornwallmazda.com