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The Huron Expositor, 1994-06-01, Page 22—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, June 1, 1994 Lifestyle Fitness expert makes exercise video BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor A mother and daughter fitness team from Seaforth may be coming to a television screen near you. Julie Twynham, a former Seaforth resident who is a successful fitness consultant _in_ Toronto, and her mother, local fitness instructor Drusilla Leitch, are featured on a new aquatic exercise video called Aquafit: Float to Fitness. The video was produced at an indoor pool in February and will be released in French and English. The glossy production took two days to videotape, the first day shot entirely underwater and the second day above water. The video features Drusilla's daughter-in-law Jane Twynham, of Seaforth, and Jane's daughter, Paula. The show emphasizes that exercizing in the water can be fun, especially using a new aquatic tool, called the 'pool noodle.' The 'noodle' is a brightly -coloured foam cylinder about two metres long. Designed as a pool toy for children it's fast becoming a tool for aquatic workouts. Fitness has changed from a `no pain, no gain' philosophy to one where fitness is fun and if it hurts it's not helping, according to Drusilla. She says standards for fitness instructors have become more stringent. "When I first started anyone could say 'I'll teach fitness." There aren't too many mother and daughter fitness teams like Drusilla FUN IN THE WATER - Fitness consultant Julie Twynham, a graduate of Seaforth District High School, has a new aquatic fitness video which shows that exercise can be fun. and Julie. The two fitness instruc- tors became involved with fitness from totally different directions. Julie was attending the University of Waterloo where her interest was shifting from her chosen study of recreation to the school's dance program. Unbeknownst to the SDHS graduate her mother was also becoming interested in music and exercise. Drusilla's first experience leading a fitness class was a bit of a fluke. The instructor of a fitness class was called away and Drusilla, who was just a participant in the class, started to lead the class in exer- cises. That was 15 years ago. She has never looked back since. "I got into it because I like fitness and I like music," she said. The Seaforth woman has a special interest in aquatic programs and exercise for older adults. "I'm interested in fitness for the older adult and especially aqua fitness because it's so good for every age group." Today Julie does personal training for serious fitness enthusiasts at sophisticated urban fitness clubs while Drusilla is busy leading classes in small-town arenas and pools for people who just want to ccrMMINo PHOTO NEW VIDEO - Seaforth fit- ness instructor Drusilla Leitch is featured on the new Aquafit video. stay in shape and enjoy a fun night out. The mother -and -daughter fit- ness trainers appeared together on a CITY -TV broadcast recently. "We learn from each other," said the proud mother. Both mother and daughter are qualified in their fields. Drusilla Leitch has taken certification pro- grams in Canada and the United States. She has presented work- shops to fitness professionals and teaches in Florida in the winter. Julie Twynham has been referred to as one of Canada's foremost fitness professionals. She will be guest speaker at the athletic banquet at Seaforth District High School on Wednesday, June 1 (today). The video is available for pur- chase in Seaforth. The water fitness video is produced by Julie's fitness business, Body Check, a division of TTP International. Hope to see you at the 140th CLINTON SPRING FAIR Husgverna Cnainsaws POutanPRO - OUdopr P ower Products Oregon SewC>aii-tyyt?Jloto.Saw Chun , No gays in marriage, says speaker at WI Homosexual unions came under fire at the District Annual Meeting of the Women's Institutes. "The ideal breeding ground for love is a stable family with mother and father...in this scenario there is no room for homosexual couples," said Verona Snider, a foster parent and guest speaker. Snider, of Exeter, spoke on how the children are paying the price of a broken home. The family is not the same as when couples married years ago and stayed together '411— death do us part,' she said. Govern- ment has made it easier for couples to become divorced, society has accepted childbirth without mar- riage, common-law couples and homosexuality are gaining public acceptance. A foster parent to several children, Verona Snider believes society is dumping its problems on children too young to be able to handle it. "Children coming into care now are aggressive and angry and they're lashing out," she said. "It's only love they respond to". She encouraged families to devote lots of love and time to their children. This guidance will help them to say `no' to today's pres- sures, she said. N M N M • N N M 11 M M N N M M M N M N N N N M N N N M M M N N N M 14 M N r KENDRA'S aDPOOL HOPPERS NEW INSTRUCTORS Carrie McElwain and Marcy McCaII We ant looking forward to another iambi season. REGISTER NOWII YOUR POOL OR AH Ages Tots, Teens, Adults, Seniors AH Levels PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS To register Cali Carrie 522-1029 or Marcy 527-1307 LIFEGUARDING FOR POOL PARTIES also available GARDENING IS AN INVESTMENT /t addo glue to vow& pro y, Come to Te -em Farm because nobody has colour and selection like we do in annuals, hanging baskets, geraniums, perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, etc. ieauti ul /deal ��°u` at %-eot 'evuit We will plant your planters for you with your choice of flowers! TED'S TASTY TOMATOES ARE READY! NURSERY STOCK ' WINDBREAK TREES POTTED CONTAINERS & COLOUR BOWLS Wholesale and Retail 7e.e/ta cieda«44N «C "Beautifying Huron County Since 1981" TIM CUMMING PHOTO NEW LIONS CLUB EXECUTIVE - The Seaforth District Lions Club met on Tuesday night and installed its new executive. Shown here are: (front row, left to right) past president Bill Scott; guest speaker Lion Mary Ruth Job; president-elect James Sampa; guest District A-9 Governor Vern Job; (back row) Joe Steffler, director; Charlie Campbell, director; Michael Knight, secretary; Bill Thibert, director; Ross Ribey, first vice; John Snell, director; Gord Rimmer, third vice; Harold Turnbull, tail twister. Birthday celebrated in area Mary O'Connor spent a couple of days recently with Ron and Erma O'Connor of Shelburne. A birthday celebration for Mary O'Connor was held at the home of Bev. McDonald of RR 4 Seaforth on Tuesday afternoon, May 24. Mary's sister, Ann Benninger of the Seaforth Manor and her brother and sister-in-law, Alphonse and Annie Cronin of St. Columban, along with her friends and relatives enjoyed the birthday party and wished her many more happy years. Gerry and Karen Ryan, Jason, Amanada and Jeremy and Cecilia Ryan attended the wedding of Shannon Ward and Paul Gossc on }St. Columban` by Cecilia Ryan 345-2028 Saturday in Kitchener. The St. Columban Catholic Women's League (CWL) June meeting will be on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The June Social is on Wednesday, June 8 at 8 p.m. in the St. Columban Church hall. There'll be a penny sale, bake sale and the raffle draw. The penny sale will be open for everyone before and after the Saturday and Sunday Mass on June 4 and 5. Nicholas James, infant son of Louise and Frank Flanagan, was baptized on Saturday, May 28 in St. Columban Church by Father Joseph Hardy. Godparents are Steve and Marg McAuley of London. Follow- ing the ceremony guests with Frank and Louise at their home for dinner and a social evening were Catherine Flanagan of Stratford, Father Joe Hardy, Sister Rita Coyne, Joe and Helen Nolan and Marg and Steve McAuley. Joe and Helen Nolan spent Sun- day with Dean and Donna Cornish of Ilderton to celebrate Donna's birthday. Couple celebrates son's birth Congratulations go to Don and Lana Vandcnbcrk (Strathroy) on the happy arrival of their son (Colton Adrian). Congratulations also to proud grandparents (Eric and Arlene McIntosh of Seaforth) and (Ted and Wilha Vandenbcrk of Sarnia - originally from Dublin), and to great-grandmother (Lillian Pepper of Seaforth). Congratulations to Steen and Valerie Marcussen (London), (and to Stecn Jr. and Kirsten) on the happy arrival of their darling daughter (Jenna Lorriane). Con- gratulations also to grandparents (agc and Paula Marcussen of Seaforth) and (Dave and Shirley Linton of Mitchell) and great grand- mothers (Lillian Horn of Atwood) and (Gerdy Holgersen of Denmark). Heartiest congratulations to Walt and Gcrri Nicholson, Monkton on the celebration of 25 happy years together! Walt and Gcrri, all your friends wish you many happy years ahead! Sincere sympathy of Dublin and arca is extended to Mary (Lansink) McLean on the death of her hus- band (Larry Glen Mclean) and also sympathy to the children, brother, Dublin by Dorothy Dillon 345-2883 \, friends, on the death of David Hoover. Also to all the Mclvers originally of the St. Columban area on the death of Thomas McIver, Toronto, __� Thanks to the Leo Club Dublin, from the ratepayers, for the contri- bution to the restoration of the 'cat walk' over the Liffey. THOUGHT FOR TODAY 'If you want to keep friends never suggest what's wrong with their children!' sister, in-laws, relatives and friends (especially to sister-in-law Rose Horan of Dublin). Sympathy also to Merle (Keating) Hoover, originally from Keating's Seaforth and to family relatives and Farmers up water quality Hundreds of area farmers have been doing their part to improve water quality in the Maitland River. Over the past two years about 400 projects designed to reduce bacteria and phosphorus pollution have been completed by landowners with the financial assistance of the CURB (Clean Up Rural Beaches) Program. Under the program, grants are available to construct manure stor- age, to fence livestock out of water- courses, to install milkhousc washwater disposal systems, and to repair private septic systems: "Farmers and homeowners who arc interested in taking advantage of grant assistance in 1994 should apply now," said Anne Loeffler, Maitland Valley Conservation Auth- ority (MVCA) water quality techni- cian. Application forms and further information are available by calling the MVCA at 335-3557. The CURB Program is designed to help clean up sources of bacteria and phosphorus pollution that affect water quality in the Maitland, Nine Mile and Eighteen Mile Rivers. This voluntary program is funded by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy and the MVCA. Over 40 Years of Service & Dependability • .., _ W. Gordon Glen 482-9292 Home 233-3175 OUR ASPARAGUS READY TE /711 P-. RMVM rvicie e,► 8 afrac it+e' . OPEN 9 to Mon. to Fri., 9 to 6 Sot. & Sun. RR # 1 Bayfield Ted and Emo Ont. 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