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Rack –Em- Up Billards Sends Three Players to

Ontario Senior Games

By Markus Noé Men’s Snooker division.
All three survived the round-robin and had
ast week August 9-11 three regulars from a chance at a medal. Robert Labelle, who
Lmy home room of Rack-M-Up Billiards has very limited 8 Ball experience, especially
located in Cornwall Ontario travelled to on Valley Bar Box tables which they were
Midland Ontario, to participate in the Ontario playing on, struggled and did not make the
Senior Games. This event was organized by top 3.
the Ontario Senior Games Association which Barkwell one of the most enthusiastic

boasts over 1000 members and host qualifiers snooker players at Rack-M-Up whom I
all the over the province. believe never competed in anything like this
On April 29 2016, Rack-M-Up Billiards previously took home the bronze. Toutant

hosted a regional qualifier. Three of its who could have been considered a “team
regulars got the nod to participate in the captain” of sorts because of all her experience
Ontario 55+ Provincial Summer Games. The in playing tournaments all around North

three qualifiers were Loreen Toutant, Henry America came away a big winner. Toutant Robert Labelle, Loreen Toutan, Henry Barkwell Photo Submitted
Barkwell, and Robert Labelle. who only lost one match the entire event was
Once they arrived in Midland there was an able to capture the Gold Medal in convincing and more. If you are a social butterfl y with participants for representing Cornwall with
opening ceremony feast and then it was time fashion. a competitive streak over the age of 55 I pride and for having a successful event. Fall
to get into the round-robin. Toutant was in The Ontario Senior Games Association is strongly recommend visiting their website at leagues will be starting soon for seniors and

the Women’s 8 Ball division, Labelle was in a very active group with various activities. http://www.osga55plus.ca/ all ages if you are interested in participating
the Men’s 8 Ball, and Barkwell was in the They play Baseball, Bocce, Pool, Bowling, I would like to congratulate the three contact Doug Disotell @ 1-613-933-9362

Many people have asked me my opinion of the

Whistle Stops River Kings folding, so here goes. For me, the red flag
went up the pole and all the sirens went off back in

The “Team” has just completed Issue # 46, and as the spring when owner Steve Moreau said they had to
always, I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), raise $700.000.00 + during the off-season for the team

Margo (Editor), Gary (Sales), Bernadette (Website); to operate. (I felt that was an impossible goal.) With
our writers Todd, Molly, Victoria, Jordan, Derrick, the exception of a very dedicated core group of fans,
and Ashley; our editorial columnists, Brock, Jim,
interest for the team was not there and Mr. Moreau was
Jorge, Dave and Tony; The Sports Panel, Gilles, Jake,

Jim; our distribution locations, our advertisers, and of faced with another upcoming financial nightmare. I feel

course the people who are featured in our stories. I for a team to survive in Cornwall, a $10.00 ticket is the
hope you enjoy # 46 norm, ($2.00 for kids), and you would need 3000 paying
fans per game to make it work. I do not blame the city
Wow, it’s hard to believe 25 years ago Don Derry
purchased the Massena Americans and the Cornwall in this, all the River Kings’ owners knew the conditions
Colts were born. I had the privilege of working with of operating a franchise in the city up front, and all I

Don over the years and it all seems like yesterday. The believe expected greater fan turn out. Mistakes were
Royals had just left town, the local hockey community made by all ownership groups, and you need stability for

was in turmoil, and we set up shop with an opening
a franchise to be accepted long term in the community.
night Laser Show with 2476 new fans showing up. The I could say a lot more, but space is limited…
present day Colts are hosting executives and players

from the 1992 team on their home opener, Thursday Kudos to Rodney Rivette and his group of
Sept 8/16, 7:30 pm. Sports Energy has put together a passionate fans for trying to save the team. In the end

feature on the 1992 team and I must admit, working though, there was not enough financial interest to take a

on this has brought back so many positive memories chance on operating another season.
of Don, the players, coaches, executive, the team of

dedicated volunteers, its passionate fans, supportive - Winners never Quit and Quitters Never Win,
sponsors, our old bus “Colt 1”, and the day to day Signing out

operations of a Jr A hockey team. Thanks Colts for the
Until next month, Mike Piquette, Publisher
memories.