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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 4 Sep 1985, p. 29

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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, September 4,1985 11 ■ i* iNi/ Spotlight on Carol Selby St. John Ambulance Sponsors Info Fair by Diane Pickett Fitness as a lifestyle is no longer a new idea; more and more people are discovering discovering for themselves the tremendous tremendous well-being that results results from good nutrition and regular exercise. Carol Selby is a longtime believer in the. value of physical fitness and, with her enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude, exemplifies its benefits. A graduate of the highly regarded Phys. Ed. programme programme at McMaster University University in Hamilton, Carol will soon be starting fitness classes in Newcastle. "This is something that I've always wanted to do," she says, bubbling with enthusiasm. enthusiasm. A lifetime resident of Newcastle Village, Carol works full time at Gold's Gym in Oshawa where she creates individual exercise programmes, conducts fitness fitness testing, and sells an attractive attractive line of colourful exercise clothing which she designs and sews herself. She attributes her boundless boundless energy to her high level of physical fitness. No stranger to a rigorous exercise exercise regime, Carol has always always been very active in sports, both during her years at Clarke High School and as a varsity volleyball team member and captain at "Mac". As part of her university course, Carol studied nutrition nutrition and weight counselling and will incorporate these aspects of fitness with an exercise program for the individual. individual. However at the moment she is concentrating on establishing establishing her fitness classes which will primarily primarily consist of- a session of aerobic exercise, with all the appropriate warm-ups and cool-downs, and a short talk about health and fitness. fitness. Topics that Carol would like to discuss include include "fitting fitness into your lifestyle" and "the effects effects of exercise on stress". One of the primary be-. • nefits of exercise is that it gives you more energy, both physical and mental. "Your metabolic rate increases for 15 hours after exercise," says Carol. Twenty minutes of exercise, exercise, three times a week will improve what Carol calls- "heart fitness", and this is probably the most important important benefit of aerobic exercise, exercise, "you do it for your health". For men, cardio-vascular fitness is of great concern given their susceptibility to heart attacks and Carol says: "Don't be afraid gentlemen, gentlemen, join in and keep your heart in shape." So far the 80 or so inquiries Carol has received about her fitness fitness class have all been from women, but she hopes to see some men in the classes. When classes begin they will be at a very basic level; "Really for beginners," says Carol, "but I may start an advanced class, depending S ' Pi: -'if >4% /t And one, two, stretch...This week's spotlight is on Carol Selby, a recent graduate of McMaster University's famous Physical Education programme and the powerhouse behind Carol's Fitness Class, starting in Newcastle early in September. on how things work out.". Carol intends to hold classes in the morning and evening for the clients' convenience, convenience, and will provide a babysitting service for those attending the morning morning sessions. Each class lasts an hour, and you can either pay per session or pay in advance for a number number of classes. Carol's Fitness Classes begin on September 9th with a week of complimentary complimentary sessions at the Newcastle Newcastle United Church Sunday School hall. Exercise mats will be provided, so all you need is some comfortable exercise clothes and supportive supportive shoes. If you're interested in further information, Carol would welcome a call at 987- 4594. What would you do if the man sitting next to you on Open House Sponsored by Handicapped The Durham Region Horseback Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Handicapped Association is holding its seventh annual Open House on September 8th, at the Hoskin Stables just south of Blackstock. The Open House is a preliminary preliminary event intended to encourage horseback riders riders to participate in the association's association's Ride-a-thon, held on September 21st. At the Open House, disabled riders display the skills they've learned as a result of the financial support of the Ride-a-thon. Experienced equestrians, equestrians, with their own horses, will ride a 25 kilometre trail to raise money to cover the cost of riding lessons, special equipment and insurance for the disabled horseback riders. . Trophies will be awarded to the individual rider with the highest earnings, to the group or stable with the highest earnings, and to the first and second place Junior having the highest earnings. The Ride-a-thon for the Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Handicapped Association will start at Hoskin Stables, arrival time between 8 and 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 21st. (Rain date: September 28th.) For registration, pledge sheets, or more information please call Hoskin Stables, Blackstock, at 986-5558; or call the association's vice- president Moyra Pudleiner, Brooklin, at 655-3174. Entries close on September September 18th, and all pledges or donations will be most welcome and appreciated. appreciated. And don't forget the Open House on Sunday, September September 8th. The event starts at 2 p.m. and refreshments will be provided by the parents parents of the disabled riders. Anyone interested in the work of the Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Handicapped Association is invited to attend. School Board Ponders Wording 'A The Coalition for Public Public Education has recommended recommended to its member organizations that a referendum or plebiscite be held on the question of separate separate secondary school funding. So over the next few weeks trustees of the Northumberland Newcastle Newcastle Board of Education Education will be considering just how this question will appear on the November November 12th ballot before before delivering it to the municipal councils. Before the question even gets on the ballot it must first have the approval approval of the municipalities. municipalities. "I'm sure municipal councils will consider this as a somewhat somewhat divisive question," question," said Port Hope trustee Wilfred Day, "it may improve the turnout turnout at the municipal elections." But Mr. Day also expressed expressed some doubt as to the form which the question should take. LL 0R0N0 FAIR SPECIALS" % ;ï. NEW STORE HOURS Effective Sept. 14th The Co-op will be open SATURDAYS g; from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. TOOL BOX $22 95 Beg. $26.95 50 Garbage Bags 26"X36" *4.99 rog, $6.95 30m EXTENSION CORD $ 14. 49 Reg. $17.49 NOMA POWER CENTRE $14 95 Bog. $18.99 Propane Torch Kit *10.95 rag. $12.95 HD7 - 10W30 Motor Oil 4 lilro size *5.25 Ziplock Freezer Bags 8 X I0V.! X 0'/r *1.35 9'Z'X 10'/.' x 12 *1.85 Visit our booth at the fair and pick up your FREE coupon for $1.00 per bag off regular price Co-op Dog and Cat Food. i DURHAM FARMERS' COUNTY CO-OP Taunton Ril A Hwy. 110, Oiono, Ontaiio PHONE: 983-9134 or 983-9135 T0U PIKt |h Aw Co* 411) MtMUTIM He didn't agree with the way it was put by the Ontario Public School Trustees' Association^ The group is opposed to the Provincial government's government's plan to fund Catholic schools up to grade 12. "It should be put to voters in a more positive positive light," he said. So rather than asking people to vote against something, the wording might suggest they vote for something, like greater provincial funding for the public school system. Though the trustees will spend some time pondering the approach approach to this question, everyone agreed they liked the idea of giving the voter a say in the matter. "The average voter has had no opportunity to make any input on this question, said Orono trustee Bill Carmen, Carmen, calling this move democracy in action. James Insurance Eleanor Damant, Gayle Windsor, Doug James, Nesla Akey 24 King St. East, Bowmanville 623-4406 rono Dance Centre COMMENCING SEPT. 30TH Ballet - Jazz - Tap Kinderdance Teen Jazz Ladies Fitness Orono Town Hall Principal: Sandy Janies - 10 years teaching experience - professional dancer on T.V. and stage in Canada and II.S. Registration: S and S Auto Service Aug. 29th and 30th Station and Main St. Sept. 5th and 6th, Oinno 983-9540 the bus had a heart attack? Or if you were the first at the scene of a motorcycle accident? If you, like most of us, wouldn't have the first idea of how to provide emergency first aid, the St. John Ambulance will be holding an Information Fair at the Oshawa Shopping Shopping Centre on September 6th and 7th. The Information Fair will involve demonstrations of one and two man C.P.R. (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) resuscitation) and first aid demonstrations, demonstrations, including specific accident scenarios such as a collapsed building, building, a choking infant, burns, and even a gunshot wound. Oshawa Ambulance will be giving an ongoing demonstration demonstration of their E.K.G. machine and there will also be glucose monitoring and blood pressure clinics running running throughout the two day fair. St. John Ambulance will have information available about the courses they offer and will also be showing training films dealing with C.P.R., first aid, and cold water drowning. The information tables and demonstrations start at 10 a.m. on September 6th. The official opening is at 7 p.m. and the last demonstration demonstration is at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, September 7th, the Information Fair continues continues from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. All the activities are to be held in the Centre Court of the Oshawa Shopping Centre, right in front of Eaton's. Rotarians Say Hello and Goodbye to Exchange Students ■m r • •• • ; 1 v. 4 I ; S ■ . V . ; , ' Rotarian A1 Woodlock is joined by the new Rot- ' 1 Sebastian as she begins her year long stay as an exchange student there. The Rotarians also paid tribute to the late Ev. King who passed away on August 26th. Mr. King had been a member of the Bowmanville Rotary Club since 1968, and was its president in 1980-81. ary exchange student from Spain, Sonia Vidal Oregui (left), and Merrilee Brown (right). At their meeting on August 29th, the Rotarians gave Sonia a warm welcome as they bid Merrilee a fond farewell. Merrilee is now at Sonia's home in San SLOW PRICE SALE Save Loads Of Money on Men's SURS, TROUSERS andSPORTCOATS "' 5 Ci "> Su " Silts F'onTi Jo 5? s S! d sS JACKETS Values Vî UP PRICE faunae | Iiwvj \y m Tailors S OSHAWA CENTRE Monday to Friday -- 9:30 to 9:30 Saturday-9:30 to 6:00 J, I >

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