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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-09-23, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Jared and Heather Gowan at Seaforth Fitness. If the present gym is a success they plan to build a much larger gym in the future. E /0 V L 0 0 G) 0 3 s eid s L 0 ^co W N Seaforth man inspired to open up gym because of son's heart Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A born and raised Seaforth resident's son's heart compli- cation has inspired the idea to launch a fitness venture. Jared Gowan, 36, owner of Seaforth Fitness, said he felt the town needed it, and at the time there was nothing in the area to pump iron or keep fit. Self-employed Gowan also wanted to keep the promise of staying active for his son's sake. "I knew early on in his life he had to get in shape and I had to provide an example because my family has a pre- disposition to obesity," said Gowan, concerning the importance of a healthy life- style. "He simply can't get over weight as he gets older." His son Ronen, 8, has had two open-heart bypasses and is currently using a pacemaker, a small device that's positioned in the chest or abdomen to manage abnormal heart rhythms. Most use electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. As well as Gowan's dedica- tion to his son's heart defect, the gym is also what stimulates him, he said it's not only for him but it's for the neighborhood. At I knew early on in his life he had to get in shape and I had to provide an example because my family has a predisposition to obesity," "He simply can't get over weight as he gets older." —said Gowan, concerning the importance of a healthy life-style. the moment, the 24-hour Main Street gym is filled with $30,000 worth of equipment, ranging from free weights to cardio machines along with many other items connected to fitness. "I felt it was time. Nobody was picking up the reins. I thought 'you know what, I can do this; so we did it," Gowan said after connecting a new surround sound sys- tem for the gym. The fitness centre has roughly 40 members accord- ing to Gowan. If all goes well, the Seaforth resident said "this particular location is a launching point." If more people sign up, he revealed to the Expositor that he plans to build a much larger gym in the near future. First, the gym's clientele must expand to move forward. The county has approved a rough draft site plan for the potential facility. At this time, Gowan cannot state where the specific location will be. More details will be given as the pro- ject advances. The only details Gowan could mention is that he presently owns the property and the new facility will cost approximately $300,000 to $350,000 and that it will take about one year to build. It will include a gym three times the size of the current gym, saunas, showers and a large classroom area with a wide -range of fit- ness programs. Gowan said if the new business enterprise does embark, it "will be the fitness facility that Seaforth deserves." WIRCTORY it JJflUJRC'H You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Church Office 519-527-1522 holyspirit@tcc.on.ca Interim Priest: The Rev. Lynn Mitchell Sunday, September 27th Worship at 9:30a.m. Everyone Welcome EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura Worship September 27th 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Elevator and ear buds available For more information view our website www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com & like us on Facebook Line Dancing Lessons every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 J BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Interim Pastor: Rev. Laurie Morris Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. TUESDAY EVENINGS: Youth Groups Junior & Senior High 6:30 - 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays7p.m. Mens & Womens Bible Study �� EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Lorrie Mann - Organist Sunday Worship September 27th, 11:00 am Guest Speaker: Rev. Mery Tubb Sunday School Resumes Nursery Provided as Needed �Lv ALL WELCOME E /0 V L 0 0 G) 0 3 s eid s L 0 ^co W N Seaforth man inspired to open up gym because of son's heart Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A born and raised Seaforth resident's son's heart compli- cation has inspired the idea to launch a fitness venture. Jared Gowan, 36, owner of Seaforth Fitness, said he felt the town needed it, and at the time there was nothing in the area to pump iron or keep fit. Self-employed Gowan also wanted to keep the promise of staying active for his son's sake. "I knew early on in his life he had to get in shape and I had to provide an example because my family has a pre- disposition to obesity," said Gowan, concerning the importance of a healthy life- style. "He simply can't get over weight as he gets older." His son Ronen, 8, has had two open-heart bypasses and is currently using a pacemaker, a small device that's positioned in the chest or abdomen to manage abnormal heart rhythms. Most use electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. As well as Gowan's dedica- tion to his son's heart defect, the gym is also what stimulates him, he said it's not only for him but it's for the neighborhood. At I knew early on in his life he had to get in shape and I had to provide an example because my family has a predisposition to obesity," "He simply can't get over weight as he gets older." —said Gowan, concerning the importance of a healthy life-style. the moment, the 24-hour Main Street gym is filled with $30,000 worth of equipment, ranging from free weights to cardio machines along with many other items connected to fitness. "I felt it was time. Nobody was picking up the reins. I thought 'you know what, I can do this; so we did it," Gowan said after connecting a new surround sound sys- tem for the gym. The fitness centre has roughly 40 members accord- ing to Gowan. If all goes well, the Seaforth resident said "this particular location is a launching point." If more people sign up, he revealed to the Expositor that he plans to build a much larger gym in the near future. First, the gym's clientele must expand to move forward. The county has approved a rough draft site plan for the potential facility. At this time, Gowan cannot state where the specific location will be. More details will be given as the pro- ject advances. The only details Gowan could mention is that he presently owns the property and the new facility will cost approximately $300,000 to $350,000 and that it will take about one year to build. It will include a gym three times the size of the current gym, saunas, showers and a large classroom area with a wide -range of fit- ness programs. Gowan said if the new business enterprise does embark, it "will be the fitness facility that Seaforth deserves."