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Colts Then & Now: Lindsay Campbell

By David Murphy Campbell was one of six players Campbell is using the leadership
with 20 goals and 50 points on that skills he earned from his days with
1999-2000 team which amassed an the Colts in the family business. “A
ccording to Colts Alumni, .813 winning percentage enroute to few years ago, my father asked me to
ALindsay Campbell, playing the team’s first appearance in the work for him at Longevity Acrylics,
with heart and a solid work ethic RBC Cup national championship in to make it a family business,” a
will lead you to your goals. Fort MacMurray, Alberta. proud Campbell explains. “I’ve been
The Williamstown native was “Playing for the Colts definitely back (after 15 years as a foreman for
an all-star power forward with the made me a driven person,” Campbell a mechanical company in Ottawa)
Colts from 1997 until 2001 and he admits. “I was fortunate to be working with my father.”
still holds fond memories of the coached by some knowledgeable He doesn’t play much hockey
2000 Fred Page Cup winning team, guys like Al Wagar and Mike Ruest anymore, but he does enjoy skating
arguably the single greatest team in who taught us how to be good with his wife, Martha and their two
Colts history. hockey players and good leaders.” young children, Beckett and Blake.
“There was a special camaraderie “Even though a lot of us are Campbell’s advice to young
on that team,” says Campbell. scattered all over, I still keep in players today is to never give up and
“Playing with that caliber of players close contact with (Derek) Wagar, never think you’re not good enough.
and young men really shaped me for (Graham) Charbonneau, (Jeff) “I wasn’t always the most talented Photo Icelevel
the leadership roles I’ve obtained in Legue, and (Kacey) MacDonell,” or skilled player, but I was taught to
my life.” says Campbell. play with heart and when you give it your all, great things can happen.”

Sarah Routhier Named VP of Eastern Region for OPP

Beyond the Blue, With Big Plans to Make A Difference

By Molly Kett families and spouses had access to
the proper resources and supports to
arah Routhier was born and help their loved ones through their
Sraised in Cornwall and graduated policing careers,” says Routhier.
from St. Joseph Catholic Secondary “This organization did not exist when
School. She was involved in many my husband was struggling with a
local sports such as playing for the mental illness and it would have been
Cornwall Lions basketball team and so helpful in our journey.”
Kinsmen Minor Softball league. As In this position, Routhier hopes
a teenager, she even worked as a to make every OPP officer aware of
lifeguard for the City of Cornwall, the organization, and that there are
which is where she met her husband resources and support available when
Sylvain Routhier, while he was Sarah Routhier Photo Submitted needed. Sylvain Routhier Photo Submitted
playing hockey for the Akwesasne “I hope to be able to grow the
Wolves. for families who need support. OPP Beyond the Blue family and provide https://www.oppbeyondtheblue.com.
In 2005, the couple moved when Beyond the Blue is a non-profit help so other families do not need “I would like readers to know that
Sylvain got hired by the OPP, but their organization that supports police to experience a similar tragedy that you do not need to struggle alone.
family roots remained in Cornwall. families through education, training, we’ve been through,” says Routhier. There are supports and resources
Sylvain was a police officer for 13 and tools so that officers can thrive in Currently, the team is working available to help you and your family
years and a sergeant for 3 months. He their careers. As the Vice President, on an epaulette campaign for May to get through a difficult time,” says
worked at the Lambton, Napanee, and Routhier will be recruiting and since it is Mental Health Awareness Routhier. “Recovery is possible and
Quinte West Detachments as well as 6 overseeing directors to run events, Month. Officers would be able to there are other options.”
years on the OPP Tactics and Rescue fundraising, as well as education and purchase and wear a green epaulette Sarah has also started a non-profit
Unit. He died by suicide on July 31st, peer support opportunities. on their uniform to show their support foundation in Sylvain’s name, called
2018 after battling a mental illness. “I wanted to be a part of the OPP for one another and mental health the Sylvain Routhier Memorial
Now, as Vice President of Eastern Beyond the Blue organization because programs and initiatives. For more Foundation.
Region for OPP Beyond the Blue, after my husband died by suicide information on this initiative, keep For more information, visit:
Sarah plans to make a difference in 2018, I wanted to make sure that an eye on the organization’s website: www.sylvainrouthierfoundation.com