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The Energy Local Business Pr ofile:
The Energy Local Business Profile:

Anything Goes Pawn
Anything Goes Pawn

By Victoria Klassen

ohn Locke, owner and
Jentrepreneur, has been looking
to expand the Fence Depot & More
store for the past several years, to
provide more options in the hunting
and fishing sections and have more
store space. In order to gain about
30 percent more floor space, they
updated the feed building into new
expanded retail space, and Anything Photos Submitted
Goes Pawn was born.
service we provide is an easy and a grand re-opening when the store
This update has been supporting jewelry—but our main focus is the fast way to borrow funds or to turn updates at Fence Depot are complete.
the novelty side of the business, and bigger items of motorcycles, cars, unwanted items quickly into cash.”
it has grown rapidly to also include trucks, skid-steers, mini-excavators, Come and see the daily changing
darts, fireworks, and flags. RVs, and houses,” said Locke. Locke is looking ahead and inventory at Anything Goes Pawn
working with partners on a new and Shop, located at 3045 Pitt Street,
“Anything Goes Pawn Shop is “Anything Goes Pawn becomes exciting secret endeavour—which Cornwall, ON. Visit them online
now open and has already seen some a partner with you by providing may or may not include mini-storage through their website www.
interesting items come through the collateral based loans to individuals and an indoor golf simulator. AnythingGoesAuction.ca or at the
doors. We are always looking to who need that extra boost of funds to Anything Goes Pawn Facebook
buy, sell, and pawn gold, silver, and accomplish their financial goals. The Anything Goes Pawn will schedule page.

Continued from page 29 never reprimanding mistakes but most rewarding year of coaching in my here to compete this year and it’s going
back each and every day and give it their rather using them as steppingstones for career as a coach. It was exhausting,” to be a special year, not only for our
all to be the hardest working player on
improvement. His approach involves said Iwachniuk. “But it was a lot players and organization but also the
the ice? Are they improving? Are they breaking down complex skills into of fun to see these young players community.”
having fun? Are they working hard? manageable steps, ensuring that players come together as a team and build
Are they smiling? Do they feel valued? understand the nuances of the game. relationships that will last for the rest Coach Iwachniuk’s parting words
Do they feel welcome and a part of By fostering a deep comprehension of of their lives. It was a proud moment resonate as a guiding principle for
the team? Success is not always about coaches and players alike: “Hockey is
the sport, he enables his team to react as a coach, and I could not have done
winning, and we need to be realistic instinctively on the ice, a crucial skill it without my two good friends Kevin the best game in the world, and I hope
about what a successful year means in the fast-paced world of hockey. MacCormick and Herbie Seguin.” this will help inspire other coaches to
to you and your team. I believe that continue having fun with their teams.
when you build everyone up so much Among the many triumphs in his Iwachniuk’s current season is off We all want to win and when we
that you get the best out of everyone coaching career, one memory stands to a great start with the Jr team in empower our players to grow, when we
on your team each and every day, that’s out—the undefeated season coaching Morrisburg, starting off 5-0 in the allow them to speak up in the room and
success. Success is a mindset. That’s it. his son Rylan’s Pee Wee team. first five games this year including to grow with confidence from leading
Make your players feel successful and “That was a very special year and exhibition. or even making a mistake and knowing
they will be successful!” was a year that I will remember forever. “Things are going really well, and that it’s going to be ok, they will grow

His coaching philosophy revolves Most people think that when you have everyone is working hard and having into incredible people. If you want to
have a special year, make the people
around the idea that success extends a special team and you go undefeated, a lot of fun. We plan to make a run around you feel special. They may not
far beyond the scoreboard. His that it must have been so easy to do. for the Championship this year. Most remember the score of the game in ten
techniques are grounded in patience, Truthfully, it was the most challenging of our players are 19 to 21 years old years from now, but they will remember
simplicity, and unwavering support. year of coaching that I have ever had and we have multiple guys who have how you made them feel.”
He believes in the power of teaching, but at the same time, it was also the played Jr A,” said Iwachniuk. “We’re