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Pommier Jewellers presents One for the Ladies:

MOM of the month Welcome to the Sisters’ Cup

By Casey Leger recognized as positive role models for
future athletes,” she says. “For us,
Jane Vandrish SISTERS’ the concept of ‘Sisters’ Cup’ means
2018 CUP celebrating the Sisterhood vocation,
December’s Mom of the Month, Jane Vandrish, ocal high school sports enthusiasts playing in a friendly game between
is a Lancaster native who now makes her home Lshould circle Monday, December sister schools, and, of course, coming
in Williamstown. Jane works in Cornwall as an
appraiser at Tarle and McAllister Appraisals. 10, on their calendars. That afternoon together as sisters in sport.”
Jane has two sons, Angus (12) and Allister (9), at 4:30, the puck drops at the Benson Gibbs cites the growth in the
who attend Williamstown Public School and Centre on the first ever Sisters’ Cup, popularity of girls’ hockey and the
play hockey in Char Lan. The boys are also avid which will take its place next to the tremendous support of CDSBEO

outdoor sportsmen who enjoy fishing and hunting. Bishop Cup and the Charity Bowl on Superintendent Natalie Cameron and
Jane played high school and university level
hockey and still plays regular pick-up in a the list of marquee contests between Principals Stacey Krol of Holy Trinity
woman’s league. the Catholic District School Board of and Renee Rozon of St. Joe’s as critical
Allister and Angus are both defencemen – Eastern Ontario’s Holy Trinity and factors in getting the girls onto the ice.
a position Jane also plays. Both boys love Saint Joseph’s schools. “This is a huge milestone,” she says,
hockey, love being part of a team, and enjoy And, as the game’s name suggests, “not only for our female students but
the social aspect of the game. Allister can often this one is for the lady hockey players. for all females. Cornwall elected its
be seen arriving to games looking polished and “This has been in the works for first female Mayor; it is only fitting
professional in a suit. Angus quietly strategizes
plays from the blue-line. a couple of years,” says St. Joe’s that this be our inaugural year.”
Jane is head coach for Allister’s team and Panthers boys’ and girls’ head coach, Holy Trinity is the favourite going
assistant coach for Angus’ team, and she is also on the Char Lan Minor Hockey Association Keith Dickson. “We’re expecting a into the tilt. The Falcons took a
executive where she serves as equipment manager. She says her coaching philosophy is strong turnout.” decisive 6-2 win from the Panthers
about making the game fun. “We try to push them to reach new goals and improve their Holy Trinity girls’ hockey in the teams’ only exhibition contest.
skills. Hopefully along the way, they win some games, make some great friends, and have coach Mindy Gibbs is extremely The event will be supported by both
awesome memories of their minor hockey days.”
Jane juggles motherhood, her full-time job, and her full-time volunteer coaching position enthusiastic about the event. “We schools, and all proceeds will be
with a smile and an easy-going attitude. Although she and the boys have a busy and are beyond thrilled and excited to going to Baldwin House. Good-will
demanding hockey schedule, says she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I could be at the give the girls a platform where they donations will be accepted at the door.
rink every day and be happy.” can showcase their talent and be Pregame festivities begin at 4:15.

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