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The Times Advocate, 2008-05-14, Page 22 Times -Advocate Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Kippen woman loses 26 pounds in weight -loss challenge By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Kippen's Carol Coleman is now 26.5 pounds lighter after completing Dr. Karl Weselan's "Exeter's Biggest Loser" four-month weight loss challenge. "I feel awesome, but I know my work's not done and I'm looking for- ward to carrying on with the pro- gram," says Coleman, who to date has lost 14.5 inches in total. The program, run by Weselan, who owns Excel Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants in partnership with South Huron Golf and Fitness (SHGF) gave Coleman four months of free personal training, nutrition management and a free four-month gym membership at SHGF. Coleman, 47, who is a married mother of two, has Type II diabetes. Coleman's goal was to become a "fit 50" and to get off her diabetic medi- cine, which she says is her next goal. Coleman says the program, which involved working out four times a week, was "very doable," but she did hit a wall about halfway through. "I had a total meltdown and I wanted to quit. I was only seeing minimal results," says Coleman, adding that, "The temptation was great but I didn't want to let down myself, the Excel team and SHGF." After speaking with Weselan, Coleman continued with the pro- gram, explaining that, "Determination is the key." Weselan says it's normal to get discouraged while losing weight, as it takes time, which is where slight tweaks in the program come into play. "There is always a reason for not making progress. You can always fix it," says Weselan, adding that "continual positive reinforcement," is key to succeed- ing. Weselan also says "organiza- tion" is important. "If you don't plan, you plan to fail," he says, adding the three D's are also a factor. "You have to make the decision to change, you need the discipline and the direction," says Weselan. Coleman says she's gained "con- fidence and energy" once again in herself and would definitely rec- ommend this weight -loss chal- lenge to anyone given the oppor- tunity. "It's easily doable," says Coleman smiling. A "fit 50" — Kippen's Carol Coleman has lost 26.5 pounds through "Exeter's Biggest Loser" four-month weight loss challenge run by Excel Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants and South Huron Golf and Fitness (SHGF).Above from left are SHGF co-owner Linda Muirhead, Dr. Karl Weselan of Excel Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants, Coleman and SHGF co-owner Lucy Sedlak. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Budget proposed Continued from front page $44,513; pipeline - $16,778; farmlands - $358,863 and managed forest - $1,618 for a total of $4,126,324. The Bluewater budget for 2008 is as follows: accumu- lated surplus - $507,291; unallocated revenue from grants, fees and licenses - $1,308,090; members of council - $167,553; administration - $828,691; fire protection - $550,347; protection to person and prop- erty - $812,929; roads - $1,893,366; environment - $301,628; parks/recreation/facilities - $1,164,750; cul- ture/planning and development - $212.051 and ceme- teries - $10,390 for a total of $4,126,324. The draft budget is available for viewing on the Bluewater website. Comments may be made to finance manager Terri Brandon at the municipal office or in person at the meeting. REGIONAL WRAP UP Imeson hearing GODERICH — Accused triple murderer Jesse Imeson appeared by video link in a Goderich courtroom May 7. Imeson remains in the Elgin Middlesex Maximum Security Detention Centre in London. Imeson is charged with two counts of first- degree murder in the deaths of Bill and Helene Regier of Mount Carmel whose bodies were dis- covered in their farmhouse last July. That was four days after the murder of Windsor - area bartender Carlos Rivera, for which Imeson also faces a first-degree murder charge. A preliminary hearing has been set for September in Windsor. Habitat breaks ground GODERICH — Ground was broken in Goderich May 3 for the latest Habitat for Humanity Huron County build. Construction is expected to be completed by Sept. 1. Agreement reached CLINTON — After an all -day conciliation meeting April 30, a tentative agreement has been reached between the County of Huron and public health workers. The outstanding issues in the dispute were wages and benefits. The deal was ratified by the county May 7 and by the health unit employees May 8. The contract calls for a three per cent wage increase this year and a 2.85 per cent increase in each of the next two years. Exeter Public students win book award By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF EXETER — Several young authors at Exeter Public School have been chosen as runners up in a Canada -wide book -writing contest. The six students in Cindy Visser's Grade 6 class won an "honour" award in the Scholastic "Kids are Authors" competition. The students won for their book, "What Will I be? The ABC's of Choices," an alphabet book that sees the main character look at career choices. Each letter in the book represents a career. Only four awards were handed out in the nation- wide contest, with one grand prize and three "honour" awards. Students Kelsey Rothbauer, Ali Heywood, Nicole Hamather, Alyssa Keller, Laken McArter and Nicole Willis started on their book in December after their teacher told them about the contest. Once they decided to go ahead with the book, they started brainstorming ideas and came up with the alphabet format. All six came up with career choices for their main character and they wrapped up the book in March. Willis said one of the hard parts of the process was coming up with rhymes. In addition to working on the book at school, including during recess and lunch, the students did some work at home. They all said they had fun working on the project. Their teacher was impressed with the book, which will be posted on the Scholastic website in September. "They did a fantastic job and they used great vocabulary," Visser said. For their award, each student received a medal. The school received a plaque and $100 to buy books. Young writers —These Grade 6 students at Exeter Public School were recently named runners up in a Canada -wide Scholastic book -writing contest. Pictured in front from left are Kelsey Rothbauer,Ali Heywood and Nicole Hamather, while in back from left are Alyssa Keller, Laken McArter and Nicole Willis. (photo/Scott Nixon) South Huron Chamber holds annual meeting Continued from front page and the community need to learn "the same dance" to succeed. "We have to learn the new steps. it may be awkward for the next year, but we'll have a new dance at the end of the day." Hardy, who is a community devel- opment planner "by heart," says he attributes his successes to a "com- bination of hard work, thinking out of the box and sheer dumb luck." Hardy says eventually he'd like to see changes in "all of the corners of South Huron." South Huron Mayor Ken Oke also spoke briefly, explaining that, "We have come a long way since three years ago. Council has become more involved with the Chamber and the public. In the past every- one was doing everything indepen- dently. We need everybody work- ing together." Oke says communication is the key. "We need to get together, share, dream and help each other out." Oke says he's "proud to live in South Huron" and wants the com- munity to be proud, too. "If they're not happy to live here, they're not giving encouragement to other people and businesses to come to the area." Oke says by the end of his career he hopes the only problem South Huron has is "not enough space for the stores" that want to move to the area. SHCC representative and South Huron Coun. Cathy Seip updated the SHCC on a First Impressions project happening shortly. Representatives of another com- munity will visit South Huron, giv- ing suggestions and advice on cer- tain areas that can be improved. Seip hopes to have more informa- tion by the summer. Membership chairperson Paul Ciufo mentioned at the meeting that new directors are needed. "We urge you to consider that," says Ciufo, explaining there are incentives to becoming part of the board of directors. The SHCC board remains the same: with Hugh McMaster as president, Teresa Simmons as trea- surer, Paul Ciufo as membership chairperson, Frank Palen as indus- try chairperson, Anthony Willinson as website chairperson, Seip as the municipal representative and Fran McMaster as secretary.