A high profile figure is in Dryden this week for a number of public events.
Former Canadian Olympian Ben Johnson begins work in the community today.
The Ice Dogs are organizing the trip and Spokesperson Sandra Boyko says he brings an important message.
Boyko says Johnson talks about the importance of striving for your dreams, without putting education second.
He will be speaking to High School students.
Events include dry land training with the Ice Dogs this afternoon and a meet and greet at the Riverview Lodge starting at 5 o’clock.
Johnson is best known for losing his gold medal in track because of steroid use and part of his talk includes moving forward and learning from mistakes made.
Here is a schedule for Ben Johnson visit.
*All events open to the public.
Monday September 17th:
2-3 pm Dryden Ice Dogs dry land training (inside arena if weather poor and high school track field if weather is good).
5-8 pm-Riverview Lodge Bar-meet and greet. Ben will be having dinner in the bar and everyone is more then welcome to join him.
Tuesday September 18th;
8:30 – 10:00 am-Dryden Ice Dogs dry land training (location as above)
12:30-2 pm-Lunch at the Rock house. Come and join Ben. 2:30 at the Rockhouse Ben will tape and interview for Shaw Cable TV show “The Inside Edge”
4-6 pm-work with the Dryden Eagles High School Football team at the high school football field.
Wednesday, September 19th;
8:30-10:00 am-Dry land training with the Dryden Ice Dogs (location as per above)
11:45-1:00 pm- Attend Rotary meeting luncheon
3:15-5:00 pm- work with Dryden’s track and field/running club. Held at the high school football field.
5:00- 8:00 pm meet and greet during supper at B&B Roadhouse
Thursday, September 20th;
9:05-10 am-talking to all the Grade 9 & 10 students at the Dryden High School
10:15-11:30 am-talking to all the Grade 11 & 12 students at the Dryden High School
Friday, September 21st;
11:00 am to 12:30 pm-Meet and greet at Canadian Tire with a few Dryden Ice Dogs players. Come and ask questions!
7:30 pm Puck Drop at the Dryden Ice Dogs home opener. Ben will hang around the arena for the entire game.
