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4 November 2017 Issue #60 www.sportsenergynews.com

and would provide a platform for excitement enters your gut before “We met and discussed what
Continued from page 1
those stories to be told,” recalls a game, I still get that way when was involved. I thought it would
Piquette. I pick up and read a new edition. be quite enjoyable and somewhat

opportunity to write about things I Looking past the printed-paper familiar, being a retired teacher,”
was passionate about, too. Since The very first issue of Sports
then, I’ve become Sports Energy’s Energy News was only 16 pages. itself, what makes me proudest is says Jankowski. “It has been very

the “Team” we have assembled. enjoyable editing the paper. It’s
senior writer and I’ve continued Piquette says he sold an ad to the first I feel we are all like family, and interesting to see all the different
to love learning about the athletic 5 businesses he approached. Those everyone has the same vision to writing styles from contributors,
community of Cornwall. businesses still advertise with us,
never missing an issue in 5 years. publish a quality product. Many of but mostly, I have learned so much
Everyone has been a pleasure to our writers come from the Carleton about amateur sport in this city that
work with and I can tell that most of “I went around selling an idea I University Journalism program. I I never knew - Cornwall is full of
the sports communities, from hockey had, nothing to show as a sample. enjoy working with them and giving really active people of all ages. I
to soccer and multisport truly see I was encouraged by the feedback I them the opportunity to hone their especially get a smile from editing
each other as family. received, and my expectations have writing skills and be published,” says the accounts of various hockey
always been to create a positive, Piquette. “I am also proud to have games and tournaments - it sounds
This paper has been incredibly
supportive to my career and I’m so quality, local newspaper that people some local writers, who joined the like the NHL, but when you look at
would enjoy picking up and reading.
thankful for the opportunity I’ve team because they liked and believed the photos, often the goalie’s pads are
I do think, however, it has grown in Sports Energy. It is also a pleasure as big as he/she is.”
been given to work with so many in popularity beyond my original
incredible people. to have the opportunity to work with Jankowski has also noticed how
expectations,” says Piquette. “I Lynn (graphic design), Bernadette
Now that you’ve met me, it’s time love how the paper has grown and (website), and Margo (editor) each much the paper has grown since she
to meet the rest of the team that brings evolved. This has happened because month. They are the backbone of started, covering a broader scope
you this monthly paper as they reflect we have so many positive sports Sports Energy, three key people who of sports, and earning even more
on what this paper means to them. stories to share in this area. It is are committed to maintaining our community support as the time
very rewarding to hear the positive passes.
Mike Piquette – Founder high standards each month. Without
feedback from people who read the them, there wouldn’t be as much “I think Sports Energy is rather
“I was working for the Cornwall paper and enjoy our content. As it “energy” in Sports Energy.” unique; celebrating athletic
Colt’s and during my time there it turns out, they are often reading about endeavours and giving people pride
gave me the opportunity to come into a relative, a friend, or a neighbour.” Margo Jankowski – Editor in their accomplishments,” says
contact with so many sports related Margo Jankowski got involved Jankowski. “It’s great that the kids,
Piquette is proud of the progress
success stories that were not being with Sports Energy, almost three especially, can keep a souvenir issue
published. I felt a sports specific the paper has made. years ago, after hearing from her where they or their team have been
newspaper celebrating the area’s “Just like coaching or playing a friend (also Mike’s sister) that Mike
sports community might be popular sport, a little tinge of butterflies and was looking for an editor. Continued on page 5

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