20 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Former Flyers player dies fighting Pennsylvania fire By C. Scott Holland For many in the world of junior hockey, it was a shock to learn on Monday, July 5 of the passing of former Flyers player and Spitfires video coach, Sean DeMuynck. DeMuynck died serving the Pennsylvania community of Penn Wynne/Overbrook after he responded to a fire call around 10:30 pm on Sunday, July 4. He was found unrespon-
sive on the third floor of a house return to Canada on Monday, where the fire department was July 5. battling a blaze, about 30 Sean played two Junior B seasons minutes after arriving on as an AP for the the scene. Strathroy Rockets Penn Wynne/Over(2001-03) then fullbrook is a suburb of Philtime for Petrolia in adelphia and Sean had 2005-06 and finally been a volunteer for the was a captain for the fire department since August 2019. It was to be his SEAN DeMUYNCK Leamington Flyers last day with the department in 2006-07. In his final season he scored as he and his wife were set to
1960 Valiant brings back memories
The Big Three automakers brought out their first compact cars in 1960. Ford had the Falcon, GM had the Corvair and Chrysler had the Valiant, with nearly 200,000 built. An email arrived from Pat Jackson in Essex: “Hi Bill. Cameron Jackson had a young family when the Chrysler-Plymouth Valiant was introduced to the world in 1960. The Valiant was Chrysler’s first new six-cylinder (a Slant Six!) since the war and was one of the first cars in the world to be developed with the help of computers. Back in the 1960s, there were no seat belts or other safety features that are in our vehicles today. “Cam was out for a walk a couple of years ago and walked by Rob and Darlene Perry’s place, where he had to stop to admire their classic cars: a 1960 Valiant and a ’67 Firebird. “Cam was surprised last month when on his 92nd birthday Rob Perry showed up at his house driving his 1960 Valiant and Cam was quick to get in for a ride. Cam,
THE OLD CAR DETECTIVE Bill Sherk still spry, and his family would like to thank Darlene and Rob Perry for helping to create new memories.” Rob has owned his 1960 Valiant 4-door sedan for four years. He saw an ad for one on Gesto Road near the town of Essex, where Rob and Darlene live. It was driveable but had been off the road for a while. Rob performed work on the brakes and exhaust and added 50% tint to the windows.
The car is 100% original with its Slant Six of 170 cubic inches and 3-speed on the floor. Even all the upholstery is original. The odometer shows 26,000 miles and a close examination of the frame and rubber up on a hoist indicates the mileage to be accurate. Rob’s ’67 Firebird is coming soon. Stay tuned! I’m always looking for stories. Email billtsherk@ sympatico.ca
Rob Perry and Cam Jackson ready for a ride in Rob’s 1960 Valiant.
13 goals with nine coming on the powerplay. After that, he played two seasons for the University of Western Ontario. His career Jr. B totals were 77 games played, 18 goals, 32 assists for 50 pts. In 2012-13 he became an assistant coach for the Belle River Jr. C Canadiens and then joined the Windsor Spitfires where he was a video coach from 2013 through 2018 and won a Me-
morial Cup as part of the Spits’ 2017-18 team. “Sean was an awesome person to be around,” said Windsor Spitfires GM Bill Bowler. “He always came to the rink prepared. He will be greatly missed by everyone.” To the Penn Wynne/Overbrook community, DeMuynck died a “true hero.” DeMuynck was 36.
Hot weather greets TT Seniors
By Bob McLean In the under 70 grouping, Fred MichaOn Tuesday, June 29 there were 65 no shot a terrific 38 to nip the brilliant 39 seniors who tested their golfing skills shot by Joe Drummond. Arky and Gerat the Talbot Trail course. It was a very ry continued their outstanding play by hot, humid day and those who walked shooting 40 and 41 respectively. Fuzzy, needed to keep well hydrated. Len and Ed Fraser also played well. In the 70-79y division, Dutchy conThe 80-85 division was led by Joe Vrtinued his masterful play by firing a 37. tel who scored a spectacular 42. Vic ReyHe was closely followed by Pearcie and naert and Ed Woelk played very well Rick Thompson who shot excellent 38s. earning results of 47 and 49 respectively. Three shots back was Bobo with his sat- Walter Balsam produced a nifty 50. Othisfying 41. Chopper and BW achieved er praiseworthy results came from Gus impressive 42s. Ron Brown, Andy Orsini, McCracken and Tim Neil Adamson, Terry Stevenson carded suBee, Conrad Babkirk perb scores of 43 and and Ken Womack. Bobo 44 respectively. Other In the Super Senoteworthy results nior Silver grouping were: Ray La Pierre both Tom Hyatt and and Doug Langlois Bob Freure played 46s; Bummy, Scoop, outstandingly as Gary Hillier and they shot impressive Wayne Humber 47s; 47s. Bill Edwards OV 48; Gary Morin 49. also had a noteworThere were four nifty thy result. fifty scores: Larry HyThe Super Senior att, Dave Cohoon, EuGold division had gene and Mac. some very inspiring There were 13 birdresults. Gerry Beies: #1 Dutchy; #2 Joe cigneul and Dave Drummond; #4 Rick LaBonte scored senThompson and Tim sational 45 and 46 Stevenson; #5 Ron results respectively. McCracken and Fred Michano; #6 Pear- Murray Cascadden and Erle Nash shot cie and Gerry; #8 Joe and Dutchy; #9 very commendable scores of 51and 52. Gerry, Dave Chambers and Ross MacKShe’ll leave me : “My wife says she’s intosh. leaving me if I don’t give up golf. “What The closest to the pin was won by are you going to do?” “ Miss her terriGerry Van Deven, as his scintillating bly!” shot ended up 18” from the pin. Ray Golf: Happiness is a long walk with LaPierre drained a magnificent 18 foot a putter!” putt to win the LP on #2.
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