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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2005-02-23, Page 1212 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Feb. 23, 2005 Memorial curling tournament held in Vanastra By Tim Cumming Sigpal-Star Editor Youths aged 12 to 18 honoured the memory of Olympic -champion Canadian curler Sandra Schmirler on Saturday at the Vanastra Curling Club. Young curlers from Seaforth, Vanastra, Wingham, Exeter and Kitchener took part in a fundraising bonspiel to support the Sandra Schmirler Foundation. In its fourth year, the event raised more than $1,500 on Saturday, said organizer Erin Jamula. "This tournament is for any kids who want to come out and have fun. Schmirler said you have to keep things in perspective so make sure the emphasis is on fun," said Jamula. Jamula, who was in Grade 12 when she began the tournament, is an avid curling fan from the Goderich area, who followed the world curling successes of Schmirler. She was deeply affected when Schmirler died at the young age of 36 after dominating women's curling. "When Sandra Schmirler died Erin wanted to do something for that cause," recalled her mother, Jan. The mission of the foundation is to help families with children who are facing life-threatening illnesses and it supports several charities. This year's event was held on the first day of the Scott Tournament of Hearts, also known as Sandra Schmirler Day, being held this year in St. Johns, Newfoundland. "We just happened to hold it on Sandra Schmirler Day last year and this year. We try to do that if it works out for us," said Jamula. The local event has raised more than $3,000 in its first three years. ts Susan Hundertmark photos Kelsi Trotter, 12, of Seaforth, throws a rock for one of two Seaforth teams participating in a fundraising bonspiel for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation on Saturday at the Vanastra Curling Club. Nikki Steep, 10, of Seaforth, and Kelsi Trotter, both members of the Seaforth curling club sweep a rock down the ice during the weekend bonspiel. 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All rights reserved.) For three months each winter, I'm away on tour, riding my snowmobile. While 1 get back home occasionally to do a laundry and make certain everyone remembers my name, I spend most nights at one trailside motel or another. From this experience, I have developed a Top 10 List necessary for my creature comfort. 1. Plugs: A good night's sleep is essential to my sharpness and stamina next day. Dreamtime can be destroyed when bunking with a fellow rider who stays up late watching TV or snores up a storm at night. So I always carry a supply of foam earplugs to use whenever I have a roommate. 2. Water: Used to be that 1'd often have a restless sleep or constantly be thirsty on the trail. Fact is, I was dehydrated from cold weather, prolonged activity and limited opportuni- ties for liquid intake. So when the day's ride is complete, I start consuming lots of water , not pop, alcohol or fruit juice.- 3. 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