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Presents Whistle Stops
Whistle Stops

By Mike Piquette

The “Team” has just completed Issue #144, and as always, I would
like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Marion (Editor), Bernadette (Website),
our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim, Christine and Carlos . Thanks
to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, Nikolai, Janeen, Alex,
Roxee, Rosanne, Brad, Thorin, and Marion. Cheers to The Sports Panel: Peter,
Jake, and Jim. Appreciation goes out to our neighbourly advice columnists
Brian, Mike, and Max, our crossword puzzle writer Doug, as well as our
distribution manager, Pat, our ad salesman, Gord, our distribution locations,
our advertisers, and of course the people who are featured in our stories. I hope
you enjoy # 144.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people in all area’s of conflict
in the world.

So, another disappointing finish to Team Canada at the world juniors.
I don’t blame the players, I blame the incompetence of Hockey Canada. Very
poor planning on their part. I think they left out some top players and I am not
a fan of their coach selection.
Speaking of Hockey Canada and their incompetence, I think they
were involved in this “rubbish” we are faced with starting January. I have
never seen so many rules and guidelines to throw a bag of trash out. The
cost of clear and compostable bags is quite significant compared to regular
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bags. The cost of the green bins is also quite significant, and I’m sure once
the collection team start throwing them around, the top’s will break, and the Sports
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neighborhood raccoons and rodents will enjoy a feast every week. I have got
a call in to Hockey Canada to see if throwing something in the wrong bin will Energy Ne ws
be a minor or major penalty.
Stories And More About The People In Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
My Thursday night routine is back to normal after the Christmas
break. It’s Colt’s hockey at the Ed Lumley arena for me and some friends. Feel Editorial: Mike Piquette, mike@sportsenergynews.com
free to join us.
Editor: Marion Dalley
It brought back memories when I saw the photos on the Massey Place Graphic Design: Lynn Dillabough,
“Rear View mirror page this month. It features Larry Murphy and the old dillydesigns@eastlink.ca
zamboni at the WSA. And the late Aime Leblanc. Aime was a city alderman, Business Development/Advertising: Mike Piquette,
sat on the parks and rec committee and was a hockey referee. He not only did mike@sportsenergynews.com or 613-662-3654
Royals games, but also many minor hockey games. Aime was reffing one of
my Bantam travelling team games. My mom, who always liked to share her Sales: Gord Shaver, 613-362-8004
opinion of the game with the ref’s, was shouting encouragement to Aime one gordshaver@hotmail.com
game. She must have said the wrong thing to him, because as he was skating Sports Energy is a monthly publication covering the Greater Cornwall Area.
up the ice, he stopped in front of her and yelled, “one more word from you Our goal is to offer a quality, informative, and enjoyable newspaper and
Betty and you will be out of here.” He then skated away and caught up to the website to our readership, focusing on the accomplishments of the many
play. My mom would not survive many games with today’s rules. gifted athletes and sports organizations in our area. The opinions and
statements of our writers and columnists are not necessarily the opinion
On behalf of my wife Shirley and I, we would like to wish everyone of Sports Energy.
a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. Sports Energy is always on the lookout for positive sports stories.
If you have a story you feel is worthwhile sharing, please email to
Winners Never Quit, and Quitters Never Win! info@sportsenergynews.com.
‘Signing out until next month,’ All suggestions will be considered but not necessarily printed.
Mike Piquette, Publisher Visit us on the web at: www.sportsenergynews.com