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Brody Fairbairn Considers a Football Future at

Saint Mary’s University

By Victoria Klassen and joined their Ontario Football universities as well in the past, but
Conference varsity team as an under- Saint Mary’s is the first to seriously
rody Fairbairn started his football aged player, where they played in the talk,” shared Fairbairn. “We had
Bcareer in Cornwall, playing tyke, conference finals in his third year with a Zoom meeting a few weeks ago
mosquito, and then peewee. He started them. Throughout high school, he also with my parents, when the offensive
playing at the age of nine when his dad played for St. Joseph’s High School. coordinator explained how interested
signed him up and he soon discovered The SJSS team won many SD&G they were. They are keen for me
his talents as a quarterback. championships and played in the to come in January to get an extra
OFSAA championship game last year. semester in and join the team training
During his peewee years, he started and lifting program. We are currently
playing for the Cumberland Panthers “I am so proud to have played waiting on more details about
bantam team in the Ontario Varsity for Cornwall. We are the smallest the scholarship offer, travel plans,
Football League (OVFL), a summer demographic in the leagues we play and accommodations. That is when I
provincial league. After a year, he in. In my early years, we were looked will decide to commit in January or
crossed the city and joined the Myers at as an easy win amongst the Ottawa return to John Abbott for my second
Riders Junior Varsity OVFL team – teams. With dedicated coaches and semester.”
they won the provincial championship hard work, we were no longer taken
against the Etobicoke Eagles. He then lightly. My first winning experience Fairbairn said that he plans to study
returned to the Cornwall Wildcats came when we beat the Orleans Photo Gabriel Gratton environmental science in university,
wherever that may be.
Bengals to win the Mosquito B

Championship,” Fairbairn said. “I would like to thank the entire
Cornwall Wildcats organization for
He currently attends John Abbott
the program they run for the area
College in the CEGEP program. youth,” said Fairbairn. “I am fortunate
Whistle Stops Saint Mary’s University in Halifax to have experienced my growth as a

contacted Fairbairn in October and
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 95, and as always, I would asked him to fill out their recruiting player competing with Cornwall. All
like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Carrie (Editor), Bernadette (Website), form for 2021. of the coaches volunteered their time
our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim, Melanie, and Christine. to field competitive teams that I am
Thanks to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Justin, Perry, “I have done this for other proud to say I was a part of.”
Nikolai, Janeen, Alex, and Roxee. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter,
Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to our neighborly advice columnists Brought to you by Ming & Associates
Brian, Mike, and Max, as well as our distribution manager, Rene, our ad
salesmen, Gord and Robert, our distribution locations, our advertisers, Athlete of the Month
and of course the people who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy
# 95.
Aiden Cameron-Thompson
Last year at this time, sports talk centered around who would Grade: 12 Age: 17
School: SJCSS
make playoffs, win championships, and earn individual awards. This year,
Hometown: Akwesasne
sports talk is more about whether teams and leagues play at all. What a The December Athlete of the Month is Aiden Cameron-
year! Thompson. Aiden is 17 years old and lives on Cornwall Island
in Akwesasne. He attends St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary
School and is in the 12th grade.
A big shout out to all the volunteers who are running programs for
Aiden works as an instructor at Patenaude Martial Arts and
our youth in some form or another. Hopefully games will return sooner very much enjoys participating in the sport. He currently holds

than later. a 7-0 record in MMA cage fighting and has completed several
training seminars hosted by Canadian World Champion Dave

Leduc, who has trained various UFC fighters, including Rhonda
I read the story about Big Ben in this issue. Congrats to the City on Rousey.
upgrading the snow machines at Big Ben. Here’s hoping for a successful Aiden is very passionate about MMA. He says it is not a single sport, but rather a blend of many

sports that come together to form a unique fighting experience. “Kickboxing is my structure; it is
season on the slopes. what I have been training in the longest. Kung Fu is second to that, teaching me quick reflexes. Ju-

jitsu gave me a comfortable flow on the ground and taught me body mechanics. Muay Thai is my

Has anyone else noticed the new bleachers the City has installed favourite form, which harnesses raw power in every strike. Boxing gives me those hammer-like

fists. Lastly, Lethwei is a martial art that I have recently been introduced to; it is an ancient sport
at the King George Park? Another awesome upgrade! I can’t wait to see
from Myanmar that has recently started becoming popular due to its unique style.”
them full again for softball games. Aiden hopes to one day pursue a career in martial arts, and he also plans to join the Armed Forces
Reserves. Aside from martial arts, he enjoys participating in marathons including cancer runs,
I also enjoyed Jim Riddell’s Senior Talk with Gary Herrington this 10k’s and the Spartan Run. He also plays football for St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School in
Cornwall.
month. Gary brought up so many great memories from his neighborhood.
My parents often visited the Garand’s (Chief and Betty), who lived across
the street from the Herringtons. I always had lots to do when I tagged
along.
On behalf of my wife Shirley and I, we would like to wish all our
supporters a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! Max Ming, P. Eng
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