Third annual ‘Lights and Sirens’ public skate and hockey game

March 26, 2025 @ 9:00 amNews, Sports

From left, firefighters captain Dave Rutherford, CrimeStoppers representative Dave Elloway, OPP staff sergeant Ron Smith, food bank manager Curt McQueen, and police captain Garry Kalcsics get set for the opening faceoff. Photos by Duncan Hossack
Members of the firefighters team catch their breath after the game.      
Volunteer – Constable Simone Roesink, left, and Staff Sergeant Ron Smith volunteer at the Fire and Ice hockey game March 22 at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre. Photos by Duncan Hossak
Crime doesn’t pay – From left to right, John Svensson Crimestoppers GW, Staff Sergeant Ron Smith, Auxilliary Staff Sergeant Jason Swan, Lavender Nguyen Crimestoppers GW, and Auxiliary Inspector Brad Hull.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – An enthusiastic crowd turned up at the Jefferson Elora Community Centre on March 22 for the third annual “Lights and Sirens” public skate and hockey game.

Centre Wellington firefighters played the OPP in an event to raise money and awareness for CrimeStoppers Guelph Wellington and the Centre Wellington Food Bank.

When all was said and done, the OPP claimed victory 10-1.

Food Bank manager Curt McQueen told the Advertiser that demand is accelerating at the food bank and its greatest need is for canned vegetables and pasta sauce.