QRIL 2003 15161 Hwy. 48, Ballanme 190 Uxbrldge-Pickerlng Just 8. of Aurora Rd. Townlm. Mona 906-642-0103 905-640-1926 After participating in international competition in Nepean, Ont., eight members of the Leamington team were “The team promotes a unique type of iumping called 'Nawatobi' which originated in Japan," explained Susan Kaunismaa, chair of public relations on the Orchard Park Council. "This distinct style of iumping is done on elevated four by eight foot panels of wood that enhance the success and accuracy of skills by providing an artiï¬cial lift." The Leamington Acro- Ropers. ranked Canada's top rope skipping team for 2002, recently performed for students at Orchard Park Public School. Last month's photo of Sandy Brailey. winner of the Curves for Women Sweetheart Award, in-cluded incorrect infor-mation. Ms. Brailey. who has lost more than 60 lbs since becoming a member of the local club, joined in 200i. and not l99l, as stated. Champion skipping team shows Orchard Park students the ropes I’msiuiu’gindagâ€"whflethc penthat I’m clicking lsmovinginsynchwiththedockdutisticking. lt’sgoingloslowthatlthinklmiditdie, Aslsithcnandwaitforthedaytogoby. I’mdoingmylnitnpintcnthousand braids, Not listening to tacher, destroying my yadcs. I’m trying to Edit back this stubborn ignoring, But I can’t because thisclass is so goshâ€"dam boring! Emily Menuhin: it a student at Orchard Park Public School 0 OMAN 0 BRIGGS STRATTON 0 TECUMSEH 0 KOHLOB 0 McCULLOCH Jim’s Small Engines OWHITEOTANAKAOSTIGA0MTD°AYP 0 Lawn Mowers - - Lawn Garden Tractors - o Chainsaws - - Trimmers - - Rototillers, Snow Blowers, Etc... “We repair most makes" 2 Locations byEmflyMamu'nen Correction "Orchard Park Skipping Team, which we believe is the only skipping team in existence in the GTA at the elementary level, was started four years ago by parent volunteer Nerine Iacobs. The team does performances for the Heart and Stroke Foundation to promote physical ï¬tness to prevent heart disease (and) would also consider some additional selected to join Team Canada in l994. "Their SUCCess' in capturing their ï¬rst world title in Ashiy a. lapan has been followed by many competitions throughout the world in all styles of iumping rope -- speed, power and freestyle." said Ms. Kaunismaa. opportunities to perform in and around the GTA area." Richelle Slater, 7, (left) of Leamington Acro- Ropers, goes through her paces with nine-year-old Rachel Kaunismaa of Orchard Park Public School (right), while OPPS team member Kirstie Hembruff skips in the background. Photo by Susan Kaunismaa "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" - 21