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Show 41 fl'jO (Atvftyipj Lakeside Review, Tuesday, July 17, 1990 16 Lakeside pa proposal OK with city The Runners Pride I n;. HVph ram beats down. And cold winds blow. When every street is Adrift with snow, I run. Through ripples of The summer's heat; When pavements hot, And burns the feet, 1 run. When other things Would be more fun, I make myself (let up and run. I run. 'Cause being proud. Means being free. To be the best That I can be. 1 run. I run, Because it helps me see. That hard work makes a better me. That things north having take much more. have barThan sometimes By RUTH MALAN Standard Examiner correspondent A proposal WEST POINT to develop an additional eight acres at the city park into soccer fields has been accepted by the city council contingent upon residents agreeing to a tax increase at a public hearing Aug. 7. Although it has been proposed that the area could be developed at no cost to the city the sprinkling system and upkeep would be at the citys expense. Monte King, city recreation director, and Bruce Stagge, who is i involved in AYSO and other soc-corganizations, proposed the eight acres behind West Point El- - i ementary School be made into three soccer fields and the soccer fields converted to baseball diamonds. According to King the unused eight acres could be developed into soccer fields so the citys' need for additional baseball dia- monds could be filled. The city would then have four baseball fields including one for Stagge told the council the soccer fields could be developed at no cost to the city. He said volunteers would come in and level the acreage and prepare it for the soccer fields, but the city would have to provide the sprinkling system and seed the area, then provide the water and mow the grass. Cost estimates will be available by the Aug. 7 hearing. The proposal would also include another entrance through the school property to the city park, but the city must get permission from the school district for use of the road, said Stagge. There should also be adequate er cur-re- f gained for. 4 run. 1 nt John Diamond ll. dad tries to go to all his races. So it's not just his thing, but it becomes all of our thing.. .we want to get as involved as we can. That is the approach we're using. Time will tell if it w'orks or not. Jogging was not an easy thing for Diamond to begin. When she first considered jogging, she thought, I'm in shape, I can do By CHERI REED Standard Examiner correspondent CLINTON When it comes to raising her three boys, Marilyn Diamond believes in taking an active role. I don't want to be a passive parent. I want to be an active parent. If they're playing ball I want to practice with them. I want to be there watching their games. I want to cheer them it. on. she said. So when her older son John, who is 14, showed an interest in running she not only encouraged him, but joined right in. For the past four years, 1 long-distan- mother and son have spent But I couldnt even make it around the block that first time. wondered what I had let happen to myself." she said. At that time, she set a goal to run in the Clinton City Sherman Wament 5K race that was held in July . five months away. I decided running in the 5K was what I was going to work toward." A few weeks before the race. John also entered the race. From then on, Clinton residents would sec them clad in running attire most evenings, deep in conversation, jogging through Clinton streets in preparation for the big race. Diamond says that when John first started running she was worried that the training would harm his feet. When he was 3 he had stepped on some hot barbecue coals and burned the countless hours jogging together and training together, and not only entering but also winning many area races. My basic idea was that if running was going to be something Johns going to be interested in. then I need to be involved in it enough that I know what he's talking about. Then he can talk to me about it and I can understand. We can have a common interest in it. Diamond says that being involved in her sons running has been neat for the entire family. The family tries to attend all his track meets at school and his bottom of his feet. But they haven't had any trouble, she said. At 7 a.m. on the morning of race. Diamond was afraid wouldnt be able to finish race. But, she did. Both she John finished first in their age division. It was the first time in my life I ever won a trophy, Diamond said. I have never been so proud. Thirty-fiv- e years old and I get to have a trophy. John decided after running this race that he loved running. Since that time four years ago, the Diamonds have won many races. Mother and son both have collections of ribbons, medals, and trophies theyve won in competitions throughout the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas. Diamond thinks its interesting that since theyve entered together right. I I ran too fast at the first. Then I heard a voice coming up beside my saying, Mom, you can do it. I honestly dont think Id have finished that race if it wasn't for that, Diamond legs because I the she the and competitions didnt gauge couldnt even lift my pecially hard race that they've always placed the same in their age divisions. "Without exception, if I win mine, he wins his. If I take second, he takes second. The Diamonds also always start and end the race together. "John finishes way ahead of me and always comes back and runs me in, she said. One es said. Besides sharing a love of running. the mother and son have developed a special relationship for each other. Diamond says that the time on the road gives them a chance to really communicate. "Many parents say. T cant communicate with my kids. But we spend so much time on the road- together that we have the greatest communication in the world. If something is bugging us we can talk it out. Its just really neat. A lot of people don't have that with their - teens. John also says that running gives them the chance to really talk to his mom. It's common for people to come up to him and tell him, I heard you and your mom were in a race. His friends especially think its cool". Diamond says that people tell I'd give anything to have a relationship like yours and her, John's. As a member of Clearfield y High Schools team while in ninth grade, John started every race and lettered at the end of the season. He was also a member of Sunset Junior High School's track team, where he won the outstanding track award for 1989-9John says that running has made him feel better about himcross-countr- 0. parking, Stagge said. Stagge said some of the registration fees charged for mens and self. In seventh grade I was shy and had a bad He didn't make the track team in seventh grade, but his mom. Sunset coach Bernie Yoachum and Clearfield High track coach Dave Griffen started encouraging him. He likes the people he runs with and the good feeling it women's soccer leagues would help pay for maintenance of the fields. The rest of the fees usually goes toward paying referees and for trophies. Soccer is growing at a phenomenal rate. Youth play in the fall and spring and adults play all summer. We would love to have a place to bring tournaments. It would be unique to have it all in one place, said Stagge. The council asked the men to get estimates on the sprinkling system and seeding costs to present at the Aug. 7 public hearing at West Point Elementary. The suggested tax rate hike would raise the taxes on a $75,000 home about $41 a year, said Diane Moss, city recorder. The citys budget has a $6,000 shortfall and according to Mayor Howard Stoddard it is either raise taxes or cut services. self-imag- e. gives him when he wins. Diamond says running has been very good for John and has given him direction. His grades improved, and she felt it booster. was a real If you can feel good about who you are, you have fewer problems. It is important that a person can excel in at least one thing. I feel really strongly about that. It doesnt answer everything, but it can help. See RUNNER on page 17 self-estee- m uckaroos bio and small earn their spurs at rodeo BY CHERI REED Standard-Examine- r 10-1- 4. correspondent CLINTON Little and big buckaroos between the ages of 2 and 13 were on hand at the Clinton riding arena Thursday evening for the citys annual rough-ridi- n Fun Days Rodeo. Over a hundred cowboys and cowgirls, many weighing less than 50 pounds, gave it their all and then some in events ranging from a stick horse race, where children 5 and under were timed racing around barrels on stick horses, to poles and keyhole for children up to 13 years of age. Teens 16 and older were given the distinct privilege of participating in an event called chip no further explanathrowing tion necessary. Even the Miss Clinton royalty got in the rodeoing act. First runner-up in the teen pageant, Jensen, and first and second runners-u- p in the junior teen pageant, Liz Sanders and Janet contesSmith, were g event. tants in the When Wynette was asked how she was talked into it, she re- -' plied, They told me I had to. Liz said that the ride was petrifying, but they (the steer) were warm. Janet said that it was fun, but it was worse than I thought it would be. Because the contestants hands are tied to a rope attached to a steer, she dug one fingernail into the paint of each of her hands. When Janet admitted she got dirt in her mouth, one helpful friend said. "That's not dirt, thats maWy-net- te last-minu- te calf-ridin- -- nure. The rodeo is held in conjunction with the annual Clinton Fun Days, held this year from July About half of the participants in the rodeo were from Clinton, the other half came from all over Da is County. Teresa Patterson of Clinton, rodeo director for the past two years, said that kids came from as far as Bountiful to participate in the rodeo. The Clinton rodeo has earned ney Wiebery of Clinton, a cowgirl from way back who competed in both the pole racing and the keyhole event said, The first time I competed I was nervous, but after that I calmed right down. Many of the several hundred spectators at the rodeo were proud grandparents out to see their grandchildren perform for the first time. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward of Ogden, who came to see their grandson J.C. Painter of Fruit Patterson said that it takes Heights perform for the first about two months of hard work time, were not disappointed ' to put on the rodeo. when he took second place in the I had to go clear from Syrabarrel racing in the age cuse to West Warren to rourid up group. enough stock for the rodeo, she The calf roping, one of the said. most difficult events, had few The most popular event at the cowboys or cowgirls earning rodeo, Patterson said, is the calf times. Three successful ropers and sheep riding, which is better were Flint Adams, Chad Chrisknown as mutton bustin. tensen, and Dustin Ellis. Theyre always the first to fill Nearing the end of the rodeo up, she said. The kids like the was the keyhole event for kids up experience of riding the animals. to the age of 13. d This event tests the contestants Casey Wall, formerly of Clinton, had a great skill in handing their horse. Partime mutton bustin. ticipants must race their horse inIt was fun getting bucked off, to the shape of a keyhole drawn he said. on the dirt in the arena, stop fast, e winner in the event and turn around without stepping was Rhett Northrop who hung out of the keyhole. e onto his sheep for a full 41 seckeyhole winners were Shane onds, making it clear to the end Christensen in the age group of the arena. and Ryan Rogers in the 3 diJennifer Randall of Clinton and vision. e Brad Newey of Roy, d After 4Vi hours the rog winners in the team was deo and over, proud parents event, thought that the rodeo was and tired but children, happy fun. said Jennifer that the great hardest part of the event was many collecting trophies and prize money, were ready to go catching the goat. home. Brad threw it down and I tied it, she explained. '.After it was all over, Patterson Competing in the rodeo was said, Its a lot of good help that makes the rodeo possible. scary for many of the kids. Whit a good name and people outside the city are coming back to the rodeo each year, Patterson said. 7-- Three-year-ol- First-plac- First-plac- 7-- 11-1- first-plac- fun-fille- goat-tyin- Colby Champneys throws his lasso one calf-leng- th short in the Clinton rodeo. Results in on roping, mutton bustin events Below is a list of winners in each of the events at the Clinton Fun Days Little Buckaroo Rodeo. Stick Horse Race: First place, Talanna Yannacone; second place, Devery Stark; third place, Keri Walker. Team Goat Tying, age. group: First, David Malmrose and Chad Christensen; second, Shane Christensen and Chad Christensen. 7-- Team Goat Tying, age group: First, Jennifer Randall and Brad Newey; second, Jody Stark and Kristi Stark; third, Ran Rogers and Kimberly Rog11-1- 3 ers. tensen; third, Devin Stark; fourth, Morgan Adams; fifth, Ashley Hadley and Talanna Yannacone, v Stark; third, Jennifer Randall. tie. Calf Roping, 0 age group: First, Chad Christensen; second, Dustin Ellis. Calf Roping, 3 age group: First, Flint Adams. Calf Riding, age group:First. Nathan Hill; second, Denni Walker; third, Shalyn Buttars; fourth. Zach Rhoades. 3 Calf Riding, age group: First. Brian Kneedy; second, Dusty Saunders: third, Brandon Minster. Key Hole, age group: First. Casey Hurst; second, Chad Buttars: third, Cody Stark. . 11-1- 7-- 11-1- 7-- Mutton Bustin: First, Rhett Northrup: second, Chris Chris Key Hole, 11-1- 3 age group: First. Ryan Rogers; second, Kristi - Pole Racing, 0 age group: First. Casey Hurst; second, Chad Christensen; third, Shane Christensen. Pole Racing, II-1- 3 age group: First, Ryan Rogers; second. Amber Webb; third, Jennifer Randall. Barrel Racing, age group: First. Casey Hurst; second. J.C. Painter; third, Chad Christensen. 7-- 3 Barrel Racing, age sec- Flint Adams; group: First, ond. Kristi Stark; third, Dusty 11-1- Saunders. |