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The Poiriers Play Hockey

By Victoria Klassen and the Seaway Valley Rapids until
she moved to playing girls` hockey
essica Poirier and her older for the Rockland Lightning for a
Jbrother, David Poirier, grew up season. She attended the Ontario
playing hockey. David played for the Hockey Academy for four years of
Cornwall Colts, the Carleton Place high school. David played for the
Canadians, and this season will be Junior B Char-Lan Rebels and then
joining the Skidmore Thoroughbreds three and a half years with the Colts.

in Saratoga Springs, New York. He said having his grandfather attend
Jessica recently finished her second all his games with the Colts was very
year playing NCAA hockey at St. special.
Lawrence University.
Academics is another aspect that the
“Hockey has always been Poiriers’ balance with hockey. Jessica
something that we have bonded over is studying business and psychology
and it has really strengthened our at St. Lawrence University, entering January 27 - February 2
relationship over the years,” said her third year. David has been a part- Cornwall Civic Complex
Jessica. “Growing up, seeing David’s time business student at Carleton
accomplishments in hockey always University. He will be transferring to Full tournament passes are now
gave me something to strive for and Skidmore College as a second-year on sale at an early bird rate of
$
work toward, as I always wanted student this fall. 105 (plus applicable fees)!
to be like him as a young hockey Buy them in person at the
“My sister and I share many of

player. Having an older brother the same interests as we both placed Civic Complex Box Office or online
to compete with and practise with much of our time towards hockey at www.curlonchamps.ca.
on the outdoor rink really brought
growing up,” said David. “It has UPCOMING
out my competitiveness as a young allowed us to understand each other
athlete and I think that helped me a EVENTS
better and become closer over the
lot throughout my career.”
years as we spent many hours skating
Jessica grew up playing boys` together on our outdoor rink since we Renegade Bass
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July 20
Local Jumper Nathan Seguin Wins Marina 200

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Gold at Provincials ~

Multi-Species Derby
By Casey Leger At nineteen years old, Nathan says he L’Heritage high school. Follow their July 28
has pretty much accomplished all the news on Facebook.
ometown favourite Nathan goals he has set for himself in terms Lamoureux Park
HSeguin of the Air Gliders of jumping. In September, he’s off 613-360-0316
Trampoline Club has capped his to La Cite Collegial to study visual ~
jumping career with an impressive arts. He plans to devote himself to
gold medal finish at Provincial Finals his studies, but he’d like to find a Cornwall Waterfest
in Pickering. Nathan faced seven club where he can continue to jump August 10
other athletes in his division to earn recreationally. Cornwall Canal
the top spot.
One of the things that makes cornwallwaterfest.com
“I’m proud to have coached you,” Nathan’s accomplishment especially ~
says Air Gliders’ coach and trainer interesting is that he is autistic. “I’m
Brady Lucyshyn of his athlete. “You luckier than others,” he says about Cornwall Triathlon
worked hard and deserved the gold.” autism. “For me, it’s not severe. August 24-25
Sometimes, words get mixed up Cornwall
Air Gliders’ head coach, Jean
Juneau, adds, “Nathan was a great and listening is a disadvantage. www.cornwalltriathlon.com
I’m a very visual person.” Being a
model for the young jumpers beside visual learner, he believes, will be an ~
him, for his sharp jumping form advantage in an arts program.
to his dedication at wanting to do Shorty Jenkins Classic
better. Nathan always worked hard Nathan’s coaches and friends, September 11-15
during training and conditioning. having witnessed his hard work and Cornwall Curling Centre
His excellent results will continue to dedication, have no doubt that he’ll www.cornwallcurling.ca
inspire the rest of the team.” succeed no matter the endeavor.
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Nathan is quick to admit that The Air Gliders Trampoline Club
training was hard work and was is on break for the summer but will other events, please visit:
stressful, but he insists it was worth it. resume their activities this fall at www.CornwallTourism.com

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