The Citizen, 2009-07-30, Page 7Two Brussels athletes are back
after serving their community proud
at the Canadian Junior National
Track and Field Championships in
Charlottetown, Prince Edward
Island from July 17-19.
Ami Schimanski, 18, participated
in the shot put, where she placed
17th and the hammer throw where
she medalled, placing third in a
group of 15 competitors. Ben
Procter, 18, participated in the 400
metre, finishing 25th and the 800
metre, placing eighth.
Procter was quite disappointed
with his performance in the 400
metre race, saying that the
preparation and pre-race routines
were something he was not used to.
He attributes his higher finish in the
800 metre to better preparedness.
Schimanski, going into the
competition, however, said that it
was her goal to move up two spots in
the hammer throw from her ranked
position, which was fifth.
Considering she only began
participating in the hammer throw at
Christmas, she feels it was
“astounding” to come so far in such
a short time.
Both Schimanski and Procter say
the national championship is the
highest level of competition they
have ever gone up against.
All participants are ranked
worldwide in the junior track and
field rankings.
The two travelled to the
competition along with A.J. Beasley
of Lucknow, for the first time to
compete in a national competition.
Beasley finished fourth in the
decathlon.
Schimanski received a fair amount
of community support as well, being
sponsored by the Brussels Optimists
and Lions.
Schimanski and Procter began
their track and field careers at F.E.
Madill Secondary School and
credited the coaches there, Maureen
and Gary Lisle, for much of their
success, not to mention use of the
facilities.
Schimanski began the shot put in
Grade 9, then eventually worked her
way up to the hammer throw as well,
shortly after joining the London
Western Track and Field Club.
Since joining, Schimanski began
training constantly, making her way
down to London three or four times
a week for on-site training.
Procter is also a member of a
London-based distance track club.
He says his coach e-mails him every
day with workouts and distance-
running drills.
He, however, doesn’t have to take
as many trips, as he can train on his
own, unlike Schimanski, who needsequipment.When Procter began his track andfield career, however, he wasrunning the 1,500 metre and 3,000metre races. He says he didn’t do
very well at those long distances and
eventually moved down to compete
in the 400 metre and 800 metre
races.
Schimanski is now heading into
her second year at the University ofWindsor. Procter is heading into hisfirst year in Windsor as well and theyboth will be trying out for theschool’s track and field team, whichSchimanski says is one of the best in
Canada.
Both say that they can’t see their
competing in track and field coming
to an end, at least not anytime
soon.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2009. PAGE 7.Locals perform well at national meet
Two good news items to convey to
readers this week.
On Saturday, July 25, Harry and
Gail Lear attended the marriage of
Dan and Debbie Lear. The couple
married in the backyard of their
home in London.
Dan and Debbie knew each other
as young adults and reconnected
recently as both are working in
Mississauga. Debbie works at the
Mississauga hospital and Danny is
employed by the music store,
Charlie’s.
Villagers extend congratulations
and best wishes to the couple.
The population of Londesborough
increased by one last Thursday, July
23. Jacob and Lora Goode
welcomed 8 lbs. 6 oz. Scarlet into
their family.
Roman and Vicki Stepan were
pleased to pass on the news about a
new granddaughter.
Again we extend congratulations.
It’s wonderful to have another child
to eventually attend our school and
to watch grow up.
Congratulations
Ben Procter and Ami Schimanski just got back last week from Prince Edward Island where
they both competed in the National Junior Track and Field Championships, with Schimanski
placing third in the hammer throw. Both said they saw the highest level of competition they
have ever faced and they are looking forward to getting back to that level next year, as seniors
this time. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Graduation
Heather Elliott daughter of Rick
and Anne, graduated on April 25,
2009 from Trinity Western
University in Langley B.C. with
Distinction achieving a Bachelor
of Science degree in Nursing.
Heather successfully passed the
National Registered Nursing
Exam June 3, 2009. Heather has
accepted a position at the
Elisabeth Bruyere Continuing
Care Hospital, Ottawa in
September. Congratulations
Heather. Love your family.
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is celebrating
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
In appreciation of all our patrons,
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Barry’s Auto Body, Wingham
Burgers, hot dogs, chili and beverages
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By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
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cemetery operation.
Residents of Morris-Turnberry are
now paying for road maintenance
and will now be required to pay
$150 more for a full lot and $100
more for an interment.
The council of the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry is requesting that
the council of the Twp. of North
Huron grant a waiver to the residents
of Morris-Turnberry, with regards to
Schedule A of North Huron By-law
7-2003, tariff of rates for North
Huron cemeteries, effective July 16,
2009.
This waiver can be justified by the
costs that Morris-Turnberry
continually pays for the road
maintenance and for current and
previous road improvements, and
the capital funds donated to the
Blyth Union Cemetery in 1996 and
for previous grants.
Yours truly,
Mayor Dorothy Kelly.
Letter to the editor