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Having to leave young family behind made decision to go to Sochi difficult for therapist continued from p.9 though Manchisi did receive a replica medal and a championship ring from Hockey Canada following the win in 2010. Considering Manchisi is leaving his three young children (four-year-old Mia, three-year-old Adriano and two-monthold Theodore) for five weeks to attend the Games, it might be wife Sonia who is more deserving of any medal this time. "It made the decision (to go to Sochi) very hard," said Manchisi, who had planned to bring his family before Sonia became pregnant with Theodore. "It's the toughest thing I've ever had to do. "We're talking about vacation when I get back," he added. "Sonia's already said, `Don't even say it. I get to pick.'" -- Jon Kuiperij can be followed on Twitter @Beaversports 11 | Wednesday, January 29, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Don't miss these, and other great deals! Visit Proudly Canadian Follow us: @wagjag facebook.com/wagjag Buy Online: 58% off $25.00 OAKVILLE LACROSSE All registration will take place @ Toronto Rock Training Center ­ 1132 Invicta Dr., Oakville Off of North Service Rd. between Trafalgar Rd. & Joshua Creek Arena UP TO 62% OFF CAR MAINTENANCE INCLUDING OIL CHANGE AND 44-POINT INSPECTION AT ACCURATE TIRE AND AUTO CARE 2014 Season Peanut, paperweight or Mini Hawk (boys 2008-2011, girls 2007-2010) - $195 All other age groups (excluding Jr. C) (boys 1998-2007 , girls 1996-2006) - $285 Jr C (1993-1997) ­ TBD Senior Girls (1995 and earlier) - TBD Sunday, January 26th ­ 9:00am ­ 3:00pm Sunday, February 2nd ­ 9:00am ­ 3:00pm Wednesday, February 5th ­ 6:30pm ­ 9:30pm Sunday, February 9th ­ 9:00am ­ 3:00pm Wednesday, February 12th ­ 6:30pm ­ 9:30pm GIRLS' AND WOMEN'S PROGRAMS REGISTER ONLINE ­ DETAILS AT WWW.OAKVILLELACROSSE.COM Cash or Cheque accepted. 3% additional charge if paid by Credit Card. REGISTRATION FEE REGISTRATION DATES: Buy Online: 88% off $39.00 Buy Online: 50% off $325.00 UP TO 88% OFF A 3-MONTH GYM MEMBERSHIP AT BURLINGTON FITNESS AND RACQUET CLUB (2 OPTIONS) $325 FOR 1 DERMAL FILLER AT SKIN VITALITY (A $650 VALUE) 10 LOCATIONS If you have any questions or require further information please contact our registrar at registrar@oakvillelacrosse.com NOTE: ALL NEW PLAYERS (BOX & FIELD) REQUIRE A PROOF OF AGE BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PASSPORT OR NEW HEALTH CARD 1 Brought to you by How to buy a WagJag: Go to www.wagjag.com 2 Click buy on the offer and follow the instructions. 3 Receive your deal, tell your friends and enjoy! 905-845-3824 ext. 283 ahowe@oakvillebeaver.com LAWN CARE ATTENTION Call Alycia at HOME IMPROVEMENT PAINTING ATTENTION LAWN-BROS Professional Lawn Cutting Services Professional Services · Lawn cutting · Weed-Whacking · Fertilizing · Vacation Property Maintenance Mike Baird C: 905-484-3971 Marcus Baird C: 905-467-1507 PROFESSIONAL CARPENTERS: THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS Interior/Exterior Drywall speciality/Taping Kitchens/bathrooms/basements/fences/ patios Electrical/plumbing/carpentry/tiling Remodel a kitchen/bathroom/basement Custom building experience brings added touch to all BIG and SMALL jobs Renovations CONSTRUCTION Inter-Can Painting Inc. · Interior/Exterior · Plaster Repair · Stucco · Personalized Service · Free Estimate Over 30 Years In Business Professional Painters PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS: THIS SPACE CAN BE YOURS "Know us by our know how" Hubert Klein (owner) 289-337-1171 cell 905-467-1589 jchartrand12@cogeco.ca (905) 469-0092 1426 Wallace Rd. #3, Oakville