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Show 18 Vernal Express Wednesday, 'r - . - . Participants in the 15th annual Dinosaur Triathlon start the first leg of in Steinaker Reservoir. Locals excel in ttriatDilon The Rocky Mountain Regional Championships were hosted by the Vernal Dinosaur Triathalon for the second time on Saturday Aug. 9th. Conditions were perfect for the 15th annual running of the event. Three local individuals grabbed the championship in their age groups. Sean Strode nabbed 1st place in the men's 13-14 division with a time of 3:49:41. Also win '' ' I: yf II J ?r' " - . : v : ' ' 'i :'r zZ2-!f & - v u - v.y-l . 'CK 's -n: Onlookers watch as a mountain biker blazes down the trail. Oinotrax The 5th annual Dinoirax Cross Country Mountain Bike race look place Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Two hundred and two participants partici-pants were registered for 25 different differ-ent categories with courses ranging 4: ,.; A column of mountain bikers cruise or A j , : h: , l it i - ... , i J , . August 13, 1997 Or V ning their respective age groups were Dr. Robert Fallon in the men's 50-54 age group with a time of 2:37:44 and Vini Nonis Exton in the women's 45-49 age group with a time of 2:53:43. Team DeCamp also grabbed 1st place in the female team division with a time of 3:12:46. Also racing from the Vernal area were Lawrence S. Bradshaw with a time of 2:42:20; Jon Hughes with a 1 i Mountain Bike Race attracts 202 from 1.5-27 miles. Winners in each of the men's divisions divi-sions were: ProElite Men; 1st, Tom Cooke; 2nd, Chris Fox; and 3rd, John Barth; Master Expert Men; 1st, Rich Pcrricr; 2nd, Tom Noakcr; and 3rd, Nick Rccs; Senior Expert past Canyon Rim Lake a iney befl'i lnet two houf face to tt fintsJi 5 A. jTI il ft. .A ? v. Pnoto Dy Ron winn the event by swimming a course time of 2:52:18; Mark Dokins with a time of 3:02:22; Don DeCamp with a time of 3:16:12; Susan Bellew with a time of 3:14:13; Team Alcatraz with a time of 2:27:12; and Team Pipe Renewal Service with a time of 2:33:16. This year's triathlon was an overall over-all success with registration raising considerably from last year and 11 states being represented. photo by Steven Walks Men; 1st, Matt Ohron; 2nd, Brian Gillespie; and 3rd, Russell Campell; Vet Expert Men; 1st, John Olden; 2nd, Ed Chauncr; and 3rd, Bart Adams; Sport Men .19-26; 1st, Thomas Cowcrn; 2nd, Scott Morris; and 3rd, Adam Andclin; Sport Men J, Ss .ItBmS Andy Johnson, from Portland, Ore., this triathlon is the best run and the Volunteers staff aid For several years, volunteers from Ashley Valley Medial Center have rendered aid to the participants of the Dinosaur Triathalon. This year was no exception. Deb Rodda, physiotherapist, and Bonnie Smuin, R.N., manned a first aid station to help with any emergencies emer-gencies that might crop up. They were assisted by Dr. Paul Ebbert, an Emergency Room physician, from Columbia AVMC. "Most of the injuries were small, blisters etc.," stated Rodda, "but we did have one gentleman who became be-came dehydrated and required some attention from Dr. Ebbert. That's .why we're here." "The people who work at AVMC also live in the Basin," said Debbie Spafford, public relation director. "They volunteer their time and talents tal-ents to the community because they believe the Uintah Basin to be the best place to live and work. All of. us at AVMC will continue to volunteer volun-teer anytime and anyplace we can." 27-34; 1st, Riley Frazicr; 2nd, Troy Lupcho; and 3rd, Robb Rood; Sport Master Men; 1st, Bill Dark; 2nd, Brent Petersen; and 3rd, Tom Gicbcl; Veteran Sport Men; 1st, Steve Wimmer, 2nd, Scott Toly; : " Hi line. Photo by Ron Winn finished first at the 15th annual Dinosaur Triathlon. Johnson said most scenic event he has participated in. Deb Rodda treats a triathlon participant. and 3rd, Gene Pearson; Senior Beginner Men; 1st, Brian Ward; 2nd, Bradley Roggman; and 3rd, Justin Pyc; Veteran's Beginner Men; 1st, Matthew Noorda; 2nd, Reeves; and 3rd, Cyndi Schwandt; Expert Women; 1 st, Jennifer Tribe; 2nd, Kristina Nicholas; and 3rd, Nicky Wansgard; Sport Women; 1st, Jennifer Milter, 2nd, Judy Allen; and 3rd, Jody Anderson; Beginner Women; 1st, Wendy Wimmer, 2nd, Rosie Niclson; and 3rd, Samantha Angle; VetMaster Women; 1st, Tundc Zsido; 2nd Kathy Kahn; and 3rd, Shcri Allen. Winners in each of the junior divisions divi-sions were: Jr Expert; 1st, Kevin Day; 2nd, Kyle Gillespie; and 3rd, Charles (Ryan) Sparks; 12 & Under, 1st, Rob Taylor, 2nd, JT Tocpel; and 3rd, Tanner Hudson; Sport Jr 13-15; 1st, Tom Dark; 2nd, Zock MickcUcn; and 3rd, Richard Ingtcby; Sport Jr 16-18; hi, Jarcd Warburton; 2nd, Dan OuiMopbenon; and 3rd, Stewart Goodwin; Beginning Jr 13-13; hi, T)Min Johnwn; 2nd, Kris Mutlim; and 3rd, Erin Ostcrling; Beginning Jr 16-18; ht. Beau Gunncron; 2nd, Alan Morrii; and 3rd, Jaron Danic. Brad Clinch; and 3rd, Robert Smart; Grand Muter Men; lit, Ron Melton; Clydcvlatc; 1st, Ed Smith; 2nd, Amu Mullinn; and 3rd, Robert Dean Hudwn. Winners in each of the women's divisions were: Pro Women; 1st, Tcrca EggcrtMtt; 2nd, Grefchen station Uintah golfers face first tournament The Uintah High School Golf Team is gearing up for its first lour-namcnt lour-namcnt of the year Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-16 in Colorado. Thursday the team will be in Craig, Colo, at the Yampa Valley Golf Course. Friday the team will play in Glenwood Springs at the Glenwood Springs Golf Course, and Saturday they will head to Rifle for the finale at the Rifle Golf Course. The five varsity plavcrs traveling with the team will be Jarcd Luccro, Cory Kcbcrt, Chris Harrison, Mike Green, and Elgin McCurdy. Charlie Wilson and Parker Enloc will also be traveling with the team as the two J V players. Hunters safety class scheduled There will be a Hunter's Safety Clas Wednesday Aug, 20 to Thursday Aug. 28 in the Vernal Junior High School band room. Sign up will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday the 20th and the claw will start that evening. Those wanting to attend must be 1 1 years old to sign up for the class. For more information, contact Keith Murray at 789-4452. |