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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-07, Page 9THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1999. PAGE 9. Brussels girl wins first at dancing competition A true Scot By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff When it comes to the dances of her ancestors, you might say that Ami Schimanski does them 'reel' well. The eight-year-old daughter of Frank and Jennie of Brussels recently competed in the Western Ontario Highland Dancing Associ­ ation London District competition and brought home the trophy for first place. Ami, who has been studying with Christine Laing of Arkona for almost four years has been compet­ ing for two. Her sister, Elli, six, also dances. Their Scottish roots have made Highland dancing a family tradition. Jennie and her two sisters danced as did her gradmoth­ er and great-aunts. Local players among those on WOAA champion team The Milverton 4-Wheel Drives ended the Durham Thundercats reign as champions with a 5-2 win Friday night giving them the WOAA Senior "AA" Championship and their first title since 1974. The win gave the series to Milverton in six games and was sweet revenge after Durham's four- game sweep of the Drives in last year's final. The Drives finished the regular schedule in first place with a 19-2-3 won-loss record and for the second consecutive year captured the Ami Schimanski demonstrates the winning form that brought her a first place victory at a Highland Dance competition in London recently. Ami is the daughter of Frank and Jennie Schimanski of Brussels. 14 tables in play There were 14 tables of euchre at the Ethel Hall, hosted by Robin Dunbar and Lyle Martin. Winners were: 50/50, Margaret Peebles; high lady, June Jacklin; high man, Margaret Long; most lone hands, Dorothy Dilworth, Ross Stephenson; low lady, Irma Brighton; low man, George Pear­ son; tally card draw, Edna McLel­ lan, Ken Crawford, Hazel McKenzie, Allan Edgar, Isabelle Grey and Jean McNaughton. The next euchre is April 5. There were 264 dancers at the competition, 14 in Ami's Beginners 8 division. Ami did four dances — a Highland Fling, in which she placed third, the Sword Dance and Seann Triubhas (shawn trews) both firsts and the Scottish Lilt, for which she finished fourth. Jennie explains that woman have only started Highland dancing in the past 75 years. The Highland Hing is a celebration of victory in battle. Traditionally it was per­ formed on a small round shield, from which a pinpoin sharp steel spike protruded. Thus to do it properly, as Highlanders did it, requires dexterity. "The dance is very precise, foot­ work is tight," says Jennie. The Sword Dance dates back to the early 1500s when a Celtic prince took his fallen opponent's league's top defensive team award. However, despite their regular season success the Drives were not championship favourites. Following a five-game struggle with the Elora Rocks the Drives lost the first two games of the Durham series before rallying with four consecutive wins. The Milverton defense, that openly admitted to struggling in the early going, came together to hold the league's top offensive team to five goals over the final three games while limiting the league’s leading scorer to one goal over the Wedding Announcement sword and crossed it with his own, then danced over them. The Seann Triubhas depicts the dancer impatient to rid himself of trousers and get back to the free­ dom of his native Highland kilt. The Lilt is the first dance for women. Though these are the main dances seen at competitions, there are also reels, jigs, hornpipe and national dances. Highland dancing, Jennie says, is very physical. "It's an excellent workout that requires discipline." And as with any performance art helps participants develop poise and confidence. The next competition is in Owen Sound on June 19. The Schimanski girls will also be dancing at High­ land Games virtually every week­ end this summer. six games played. The championship was also a fitting tribute to Ron Bowman, in his 15th year with the Drives, and long time supporter Harry Yost, who single-handedly revived senior hockey in the east Perth community during the 1980's. The Milverton roster was filled with names familiar to the Brussels community through the junior hockey program as 14 members of the Bulls alumni donned the black and gold, including ex-Crusaders Tim, Steve and Greg Fritz, Ron Strome, Pete Exel and Hugh Nichol. W. Wawanosh approves minor variance After a public meeting, March 31, held by West Wawanosh coun­ cil, a decision regarding a minor variance was reached. The application submitted by E&W Farms Inc. (Wim deBoer) sought a minor variance to reduce the separation distance requirement from 231.6 metres (760 feet) to 173.7 metres (570 feet) to permit a 10 metre by 27.4 metre addition to an existing bank bam. The motion to approve was passed. Council heard from a delegation which spoke about areas of insuffi­ cient lighting in Dungannon. A quote of $6,436.10 from Pletch Electric was accepted to upgrade the existing street lights in the ham­ let. The quote consisted of replac­ ing 21 lights and providing five new lights to Proudfoot Ave. Two lights will be added to the quote price. A motion was passed to allow Dungannon residents to pay for the street lighting up front or through a four-year plan. Council consented to the county's OPP policing bylaw, predicated on the cost allocation being on a work- load/levels of service provided. A bylaw to amend a zoning bylaw, to revise general amend­ ments to various key maps and 'minimum distance separation was given a third reading. The township will advertise for 20,000 tons of crushed gravel as well as 2,000 tons stockpiled. Approval was given for the capi­ tal budget for Lucknow and District joint recreation board in the amount of $24,000. Mischief in Morris Tivp. On March 30 at 12:15 p.m. a vehicle was found damaged on County Rd. 4 Morris Twp. in Belgrave. The owner of the vehicle, a 1992 Dodge Colt, parked it at the Co-op next to the roadway at 10 u.m. When he returned at noon he found the rear-passenger window smashed out. Checking the scene a golf ball was found inside. Anyone who knows who did the damage is asked to notify the local OPP or call Crime Stoppers. EARL - TERPSTRA Susan Ann Terpstra and Robert Jeffery Earl were united in marriage on September 19, 1998 at Ethel United Church. Susan is the daughter of Stan and Beth Terpstra and Jeff is the son of Gary and Beth Earl. Rev. Chris Johnson officiated at the ceremony with the assistance of Rev. Stanley McDonald, great- uncle of the groom. Music was provided by David Adams and Inez Cleland accompanied by Audrey Vorstenbosch. Greeters and candle lighters were Heather Schoonderwoerd, sister of the bride and Becky Earl, sister of the groom. Maid of honour was JoAnne Terpstra, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Cathy Earl, sister of the groom, Terry Smith, friend of the couple and Kelli Kirkham, cousin of the groom. Tony Smith, cousin of the groom was best man. Ushers were Karl Terpstra, brother of the bride, Jeff Smith and Nick Hulley both friends of the couple. Erika Schoonderwoerd, niece of the bride was the flower girl and Palmer Smith, cousin of the groom was the ringbearer. During the ceremony Carol Holubowsky, sister of the bride read a poem and a scripture reading was read by Sandy Earl, sister of the groom. Dinner and reception followed at the Elma-Logan Recreation Complex with Geraldine Siemon, friend of the couple as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Jeff and Sue honeymooned in Algonquin Park. We would like to thank our parents, families and friends for making our special day so memorable.