Wylie-Arbic is a woman who means business
penalty with less than five minutes left in the first period and Michael Buonincontri took a roughing call with a little over three minutes left in the second. One of the biggest hits of the night came early in the third when the Colts’ Drew Henry caught a Bears rearguard looking down for a puck along the end boards. That liberty earned Henry a two-minute check- ing from behind penalty and a game mis- conduct. The previous match-up between the two teams also was settled in the shootout. The Bears stole the extra point in Cornwall on a shootout goal by Jesse Blais Jan. 12 when the Colts comeback fell just short. The Colts have won 11 of their 14 games since the beginning of January for a .785 win percentage. Goaltending leader Lukas Hafner has been a large factor, with a miserly goals against average of 2.15 and a save percentage of .928 on more than 1,200 shots over 42 games. The Colts play the Pembroke Lumber Kings at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall on Thursday. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. Follow @gkielec on Twitter for live game up- dates. For post-game coverage, go to www.edi- tionap.ca and click on The Journal. Email greg.kielec@eap.on.ca stained glass if there’s a good part of the day open.” When asked if she had a day, week, or year to go anywhere or do anything she liked she quickly replied, “one country I would like to explore in depth is Italy. Just me and my husband, take a month and tour the country- side, experience the food and wine with no pressures or schedules. A stop in Venice is a must. It’s on my bucket list.” Wylie-Arbic also appreciates alternative music and classic rock. “My favourite artists include U2, Radiohead, Metric, and The Smiths. “I would love to meet Bono lead singer from U2. I have been following the group since 1980, have seen them in concert nine times, in three different countries, and I have all their albums. As an artist he is an originator. As a social activist, inspiring. Not to mention quite the businessman. I would love an hour to interview him and pick his brain, maybe even have a Guinness or two.” When asked what does being successful mean to you, Wylie-Arbic wastes no time in answering. “I know it may sound cliché, but really it does come down to the feeling of contentness in life. If you’re happy, satisfied and at some degree of peace, then isn’t that really what it’s all about. The other things are just irrelevant. The pace of life in general is much too fast, complicated and ever chang- ing. Sometimes I wish we all could just slow down a bit and enjoy the little, simpler things in life.” For the short term, Wylie-Arbic’s plans in- clude continuing her business, while enjoy- ing her children, their sports, and relaxing by the cottage in the summer. Long term plans definitely include some travel with her hus- band to the places they have always wanted to see. When asked what she would like said about her at her eulogy, Wylie-Arbic thought for a moment, and then said “Lov- ing and dedicated mother and wife. Lived life to the fullest, seized the moment and never gave up. Will be remembered.” There is nothing she said she would change about her life, simply nothing.
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By Greg Kielec A laser beam to the top of the net by de- fenceman Mark Hough gave the Cornwall Colts a shootout victory over the Smiths Falls Bears Thursday evening in Cornwall. Hough rifled the shot over Smiths Falls goalie Mackenzie Sawyer to redeem himself after a costly give-away that cost the Colts a goal earlier in the game He scored on a hard wrister after four Smiths Falls shooters failed to find the twine behind netminder Lukas Hafner, who was solid again for the Colts . The teams were tied 1-1 after three peri- ods. Both regulation goals were scored in the second period, both of them by special teams. The Bears took the lead with 4:31 left in the second with a shorthanded goal by Connor McLaren on a bobble by Hough in front of the Colts crease. Colts forward Roman Ammirato scored less than two minutes later on a one-timer set up by Tyson Spink during a rush on the powerplay. Hough the hero in shootout victory over Smiths Falls When Sherry Wylie-Arbic was a child one of her most inspirational moments was a Family Encounter weekend in Boston. It was like a marriage encounter weekend but designed with the whole family in mind. “We always had a very close bond and family life while I was growing up,” ex- plains Wylie-Arbic, “with open communi- cation and activities together. I have tried to remember those key elements with our family today.” The Cornwall native, wife, mother of three, and owner of East Side Mario’s Restaurant juggles family life with work, and although it is a challenge at times, she is keenly aware that family is what she val- ues most. “My father has definitely led the way with his words of wisdom, encouragement and vision in life. He has guided me in the right direction and pushed me when pushing was needed. My mother was the emotional, loving and nurturing support for me. She was there when I was low and brought me up, learning how to let go when the time was right. So my parents really were the guiding influences in my life.” In today’s world where women are a lead- ing force in the corporate world, Wylie- Arbic knew early on she didn’t want to follow the pack, and go that route. She felt more comfortable being her own boss, and wanted the challenge of running a family business. So as a teenager she worked the restaurant scene and really enjoyed the social interac- tion, and then later, married a commerce degree with her business background, so it was a natural progression for her to start her own business as a restaurateur. Wylie-Arbic spent two years living in Japan which certainly broadened her view of the world, and opened up many new perspectives and changed her as a person. She feels she became stronger, more confi- dent and a little less fearful as a result.
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Sherry Wylie-Arbic is pictured with her husband Andrew.
Wylie-Arbic also bicycled solo around Ire- land and met loads of people, experienced the friendliest hospitality and developed a love for the land and culture before coming home and starting up her business. “The hardest part of getting things just right in my business was learning to bal- ance my expectation with the reality of what other staff members could do. I am somewhat of a perfectionist, and I often hold others to the same standard” said Wylie-Arbic. “This industry can be tough and demand- ing and requires a certain individual to suc- ceed in it. At times you are a manager, mother, mediator and psychiatrist all in one. At the end of the day my goal is that both the staff and guests are happy and sat- isfied.” Wylie-Arbic’s ability to problem solve, and think outside of the box is the driving factor behind her passion for the restaurant business. Being dedicated and determined when it come to achieving things, and set- ting goals is what Wylie-Arbic aims for.
“You give me a goal, and I’ll do my best to attain it.” That is not to say Wylie-Arbic doesn’t feel there is always room for improvement. “My level of patience with people,” Wylie-Arbic quips with a smile. “Maybe not being so type A with everything and let loose a bit. Learn- ing to take advantage of the moment versus staying on track with my schedule of things would be an improvement.” When not running a business, Wylie-Arbic spends time with her greatest accomplish- ment so far, her three daughters. “Having my three girls and watching them grow, de- velop and achieve all the things so far in life is certainly by far my most proud achieve- ment,” saidWylie-Arbic. “My kids and their sports capture my interest when I am not working. I also find time for my fitness rou- tine. I generally like to go for a run. It gives me time to think, look ahead on things and keeps my body and head on track. Most time is with the kids, but if there is time to myself, maybe watching the occasional hockey.” game or good movie. I also enjoy doing
Colts beat the Bears; still lead Robinson Division
Photo by Greg Kielec Cornwall Colts foward Billy Ulrick slips the puck past Smiths Falls Bears centre Karson McCartney during action at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall last Thursday.
The Colts outshot the Bears 32 to 28 in a game which started off slowly – there were only eight shots total in the first period – but opened up in the second period where the two teams combined for 24 shots. There were some big hits which sent play- ers from both teams to the penalty box. The Bears’ Connor McGrath took a charging
The win put Cornwall five points ahead of the Carleton Place Canadians, but has since shrunk to three points after the Carleton Place Canadians climbed into second in the CCHL Robinson Division with a win over the Brockville Braves on Sunday. Brockville won the first game of the home and home series Friday night.
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