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Hall of Fame Induction
Postponed Again Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops
By Thom Racine next year. Obviously, we are all The “Team” has just completed Issue # 96, and as always,
disappointed, but we know that I would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Carrie (Editor),
ast November, the Cornwall most everyone understands that we Bernadette (Website), and our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom,
LSports Hall of Fame put out the are not alone.” Casey, Jim, Melanie, and Christine . Thanks to our editorial
call for applications for the Class columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Justin, Perry, Nikolai,
of 2020. Just as the committee was Racine went on to say that he was Janeen, Alex, and Roxee. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter,
set to make the selections of twelve asked about a virtual option. “That Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to our neighborly advice
new HOF members in March, the would be an idea, but very unfair columnists Brian, Mike, and Max, as well as our distribution
manager, Rene, our ad salesmen, Gord and Robert, our
pandemic changed all their plans. to the new class of inductees and to distribution locations, our advertisers, and of course the people
their families who would never get
“Our committee had no choice who are featured in our stories. I hope you enjoy # 96.
but to follow the rules and cancel to experience the thrill of induction Happy New Year to all our readers, advertisers,
the induction night back in August,” night.” Racine also added, “The distribution locations and the people of SD & G who work
said CSHOF chair, Thom Racine. HOF generates very little in revenue with us each month and help us tell their stories. We have so
“Here we are in January of 2021 and counts on the induction night many positive stories to share from our area.
and a tough decision has had to be to maintain a small balance for
made again. There will not be an their website and preparations for A special Happy New Year goes out to all our
“Teammates” listed above who work so hard to publish Sports
induction ceremony in 2021. We subsequent induction ceremonies.”
Energy News each month. We are like a big family (socially
will defer to 2022,” said Racine.
If you have any questions about distanced of course).
Racine further explained, “I the CSHOF, or want information
What would the Christmas holidays be like without
want everyone to know that all about how to donate or how to
the World Junior Tournament? I love the competitive nature
applications received in time for submit an athlete or team for
and the combination of youth playing for their countries and
2020 are valid and in the ‘hopper’; consideration for induction, please
playing to make an impression on scouts and GM’s, which can
we just need to wait it out and contact the CSHOF or Thom Racine and will affect their future careers.
hopefully we can get going again at thom_racine@hotmail.com
I can never understand why fans are so excited after
Match their team blows out an opponent (insert Can 10-Sui 0, Can
16-Ger 2 here!) Good game? Really?
Your Area with the Colts this year? Thursday nights are not the same
Do you think we will see meaningful Junior A action
without a trip to the Ed Lumley Arena.
Knowledge Kudos to all the volunteers who are maintaining outdoor
Play Thom’s Trivia rinks throughout the city again this year.
This is not sports-related, but I’m trying to understand
Question 1 why people are allowed to line up at big-box stores, breaking
1. In January 1905, the Stanley many “COVID rules”, while the government has to shut down
Cup Champion, Ottawa HC the small independent businesses who have spent thousands of
played in Cornwall. What was the dollars on Plexiglass, sanitizer, etc. to make their establishment
team’s famous nick name? safe. The small business/restaurant environment is best suited
Question 2 to control the number of shoppers/patrons in their establishment
2. What was significant about at any given time.
the Cornwall Canadiens 3-0 win So, what do our teenagers do for fun during the
against Iroquois on January 27th, pandemic? No school, no sports, no parties or gathering with
1933? friends. Hopefully things get better in 2021!
Question 3 Kudos also to all the volunteer coaches, trainers, and
3. In January of 1961, a member executive members who continue to work to provide sports
of the Montreal Canadiens made programming to our youth. It sure would be nice to see games
front page news for more than just again.
his scheduled visit to the Cornwall Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win,
Minor Hockey Association and its
young puck chasers? Who was ‘Signing out until next month,’
Turn to page 31 for Answers the player? Mike Piquette, Publisher
