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LET’S HELP
CELEBRATE
Seaway Valley Rapids
is 30 years old. 1988 - 2019
We are looking for are:
Team photos • Team roster • any other info, etc.
Please send to: Mark Desnoyers
convenorhockey@gmail.com
Please post on social media, to reach as many
people as possible. Closing Bonspiel “A” Champions
Danny Hand, lead; Margie Lockhart, chair of closing; Jen Baker skip,
Ann Leduc second, Dennis Piche third, sponsor Brian Seguin of
Edward Jones Photo Submitted
Whistle Stops
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 78, and as always,
I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Margo (Editor), Maddy Henderson
Bernadette (Website); our writers, Molly, Victoria, Carrie, Thom, Youth curler Photo Submitted
Casey, Jim; our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Justin
and Perry. The Sports Panel, Gilles, Jake, Jim; our distribution
manager Rene; our ad salesman, Gord; our distribution locations, our
advertisers, and of course the people who are featured in our stories.
I hope you enjoy # 78
Wow what a crazy first round of NHL playoff hockey. With
the exception of the Boston Bruins, no favoured team has come out Sports Energy features
of the first round as winners. Proof that anyone can win and regular
season accomplishments mean nothing when playoffs start.
Member of the Month
Member of the Month
Did anyone predict this? I would like to meet them.
Congrats to the Ottawa Junior Senators; repeat champions of
the CCHL Bill Swinden
Bill was born in Toronto and grew up in Montreal.”
His dad was the Marketing Manager of the Helene
The Benson Centre was buzzing with activity during the Curtis company. Bill attended Beaconsfield High
National Senior Broomball Championships held at the end of April. School and McGill University where he graduated
with a degree in Physical Education. He played
Congrats to the organizers and participants of the St Lawrence football and basketball during this time then rugby
after his graduation. He then decided to travel the
marathon, which was held April 27th with over 670 participants. world. His exciting adventures lasted 4 years. In
Australia he played football with Aussie rules. When
Cornwall Motor Speedway is having their season opener he was teaching in Lahr, Germany, he met another
teacher who would be his future wife, Pam Fox, from
May 19th. Race fans deserve clear skies and warm temperatures this Cornwall. They married and settled in Cornwall to
teach and raise their family.
season. Bill taught Phys. Ed. at both St. Lawrence and C.C.V.S. high schools. During the summer months
they travelled a lot as a family. Bill coached all three of his sons in their sports. David continued
Lacrosse season is back. For exciting action check out the in basketball at Brock University in St. Catharines; Jamie played Division 1 Rugby in Calgary;
Akwesasne Indians Jr B or the Cornwall Celtics Jr C Teams’ websites and Bruce played both football and rugby at Bishop’s University. Bill retired in 2009 after
teaching and coaching for twenty years.
for schedules. Since his retirement Bill said he is playing “serious hockey” on the 65+ Men’s Team who recently
competed at the OSGA Provincial Championship in Huntsville. Bill enjoys seasonal sports like
Congrat’s to all the award winners at the Lions Club annual tennis, biking, kayaking, softball, cross country, and downhill skiing. He stays active also by
refereeing (70 games since September) the travelling teams for high school basketball. Bill is
awards dinner. Another great event hosted by the Lions Club. the Secretary of the Cornwall Lion’s Club. Bill has continued his interest in tennis by playing in
the OSGA District 8 Mixed Doubles for many years. Now he is the convenor for this event held
Don’t forget to attend “Boxing for Change” Amateur Boxing in June in Cornwall. Bill is managing to enjoy his retirement years by always keeping active in
OSGA District 8 summer and winter events.
fundraiser June 1 at the Civic Complex. Doors open at 8:00pm. For more information on OSGA 55+ District 8 please contact lindav1262@gmail.com or check
out our Facebook page at OSGAdistrict8-SDG. Prescott, Russell, Akwesasne.
Winners never Quit, and Quitters Never Win,
OSGA District 8 Summer Event Medal Presentations and Annual AGM and Fundraiser Chicken
Signing out, Until next Month Dinner at the Cornwall Legion, Sunday, June 23 at 2 pm.
Mike Piquette, Publisher Contact your summer event convenor or Linda Vickers for dinner tickets - $15.
