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Perfect Family Day

Attendance Record at Summerstown Trails

By Jean-Pierre Tibi & Christine Ouellet expressed his gratitude to the 40
volunteers who, throughout the
ore than 500 parents, children, day, handed out the free equipment,
Mand friends spent Family Day distributed free food, and gave
2020 at Summerstown Trails. It was directions to first-time visitors. As
a perfect day - a beautiful blue sky much as 25 dozen hot dogs, 400
with plenty of sunshine, light winds, homemade cookies, plus uncounted

and temperatures in the low minuses: roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate,
just enough to give you rosy cheeks. maple taffy sticks, and more were
All day long, outdoor enthusiasts enjoyed by the many visitors over the
with ear-to-ear smiles could be heard day.
laughing throughout the forest as Leroux was amazed at the number
they trekked along the trails.
of first-time visitors to the trails,
For the occasion, Summestown even though this was the 9th annual
Trails offered free cross-country Family Day Festivities event at
skiing and snowshoe equipment Summerstown Trails. “It was great
rentals. Families began arriving to see so many young children cross-
early in the morning to take advantage country skiing or snowshoeing for
of the offer. The fat bike rentals were the first time. We even had a 3-year- FOTST volunteer, Lorraine Clarke, helping one of the youngster trying
XC skiing for the first time during the Family Day Festivities which
also very popular with many trying old on skis, and he did great. They’re were held at the Summerstown Trails.
out this exciting new winter activity our future.” (Inset) Trails neighbor, Allistair MacDonell (Summer-Glen Maple
for the first time. By 11:00AM, more At the end of the day, 300 free Products) and mon Trish serving the maple taffy at the Family Day
than 200 people had arrived on site Festivities at the Summerstown Trails. Photos Submitted
equipment rentals had been made to
with many cars parked along the the participants. seven days a week. There is no charge only. For more information, visit
road, as the parking lot was already to access the trails and donations www.summerstowntrails.com or
overflowing. The trails are located on are accepted to offset the cost of check out Summerstown Trails
Summerstown Road, 1.6 km north
FOTST president, Vic Leroux, maintaining the trails. Rental of Facebook page.
of exit 804 of the 401, and are open equipment is available on weekends

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The featured official for March is Cornwall’s own Félixe King

Guy Lamarche. Guy is a basketball referee who
works club games, high school contests, and adult Age: 5
leagues. Grade: Jardin/Kindergarten
“I started about 30 years ago,” he says, “and mostly School: École élémentaire catholique
because I coached the sport and felt that a better Notre-Dame
knowledge of the rules would help. I took a break
from refereeing for quite a few years as coaching Hometown: Ingleside
became more of a priority, but I have recently Félixe is super speedy on the ice. She
focused on refereeing again and really enjoy it.” demonstrates natural skill and ability.

Although he enjoys officiating at various levels, Guy appreciates the opportunity to work She is lucky to have her dad, Mike
with younger players. He says, “It’s always a great experience as we tend to guide them King, on the ice with her occasionally
a lot more which is like coaching.” as a parent volunteer. Her favorite
When it comes to challenges on the court, Guy cites rule changes as one of the most

difficult things to deal with. “I don’t find learning and applying them difficult,” he parts about hockey are stick handling

clarifies, “but dealing with parents, players, and coaches who are not aware of the and skating fast. She does just that as

changes can be.” she zips around the ice, listening to
“I really enjoy the collegiality and interactions with parents, athletes, and coaches,” Guy her coaches and focusing on always
says. “The social aspect of refereeing is one of the reasons I’m still involved, even when getting better.
dealing with a small amount of people who tend to get a little grumpy.”
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