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Show Outdoor Retailer Expo reveals By Brian Brinkerhoff The future of outdoor recreation was on display last week as 848 outdoor gear manufacturers displayed dis-played their wares at the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in the Salt Palace Convention Center. Approximately 16,850 retail buyers, manufacturers, manufactur-ers, and media from around the world converged to view t the newest tents, canoes, Kjrock-climbing equipment, B and outdoor gadgets, most , of which will be available to the public next spring. In addition, the show provided attendees with a i glimpse of the future through a variety of high-), high-), ,tech gear, cookware, outerwear outer-wear and apparel to enjoy the outdoors. Innovative products displayed at the show included new sleeping bag designs, paddlesport gear, and redesigned footwear. Peter Devin, trade show director, commented, "Summer "Sum-mer Market's attendance numbers show the strength and enthusiasm of the outdoor out-door specialty industry, specially during a softer jyeconomic time. This is my first experience in this role -hi Swimmers Highland's Casey Klein-man Klein-man and American Fork's Carly Smith, members of the Hilltop Aquatics Swim Team, joined the best junior jun-ior swimmers in the Western West-ern United States earlier this month at the prestigious presti-gious Four Corners and Northwest U.S.A. Swimming Swim-ming Sectionals meet in Phoenix. Swimmers who earn qualifying times for sectionals section-als are among the most highly recruited college-fbound college-fbound swimmers, a Kleinman and Smith's trip came after they helped lead their team to a third-place third-place finish at the recent four-day long course state swimming championship, where eight team members placed in the top 10 overall. Kleinman placed first in -15-and-over boys, Smith Tplaced ninth in 15-and-over Jgirls, Jason Doel placed eighth in 13-14 boys, Kristi- na Baird placed sixth and Rachael Williams placed 10th in 13-14 girls, Kailin Tripp placed eighth and . Audra Yocum paced 10th in 11-12 girls, and Jamie Nebeker placed fifth in 10-and-under girls. Team members Amber Mazeika, Sandra Yocum and Kristina Baird from Pleasant Grove and Zac , Boyle from American Fork were selected to join the 40-member, 40-member, state-wide team to represent Utah at the five-day Western Zones' Meet at the University of Southern ... California last week. The meet features a Sielect group of swimmers from Montana, Wyoming, ( Colorado, New Mexico, Ari-Pzona, Ari-Pzona, Nevada, Hawaii, Cali-gj.fbrnia, Cali-gj.fbrnia, Alaska, Washington, I 'i Idaho, Oregon and Utah. r .mmel . U0fam wt (amity fo yutnA." 798-7711 i i r n mnrmro T- n 1 1' mi" .' '' ' "" More LOCAL news than any other source! PfO.Boi 7, 59 West Main American Fork. Utah 84003 (801)756-7669 and I'm awed by the passion and spirit of the people on both sides of the aisle. The years of friendship, history and commitment to the outdoor out-door industry and its health is impressive and 100 percent per-cent sincere." One major trend seen throughout the show was the influx of technical clothing cloth-ing providing a wide range of features to consumers. Clothing manufactures have developed garments that can address any challenge chal-lenge that might occur during dur-ing an outdoor experience including built-in bug repel-lant, repel-lant, ultra-lightweight fabrics, fab-rics, moisture management, anti-microbial properties and sunblock protection. Janine Robertson, spokesperson for Ex Officio, commented, "With the spread of the West Nile Virus, the timing was perfect per-fect for Ex Officio to launch our new 'Bug-Away' shirt at Summer Market. The 'Bug-Away' 'Bug-Away' line blocks mosquito attacks with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic, insect repellent repel-lent treatment." For those consumers who are getting weighed down by their outdoor gear, the outdoor industry has devel- earn Sectionals bid; HAST gets 3rd Ten-and-under girls who medaled at the long course championship meet were Jamie Nebeker, who placed first in the 100 breast-stroke, breast-stroke, sixth in the 50 free and 50 fly, eighth in the 100 backstroke, fourth in the 100 fly and third in the 200 individual medley; and Catherine Woolston, who placed eighth in the 100 free. Eleven- and 12-year-old girls medalists were Kailin Tripp, who placed seventh in the 50 free, fifth in the 50 back, eighth in the 200 back, sixth in the 50 fly and eighth in the 400 individual medley; Audra Yocum, who placed second in the 50 free and 100 free, sixth in the 200 free and 400 free, and fifth in the 100 breast-stroke; breast-stroke; and Cassey Tenney, who placed fourth in the 50 breaststroke. Girls 13-14 medalists were Kristina Baird, who placed eighth in the 1500 free, third in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, fourth in the 200 fly, sixth in the 200 individual medley, and fifth in the 400 individual medley med-ley and 800 free; Rachael Williams, who placed fifth in the 200 individual medley med-ley and 200 breaststroke and seventh in the 400 individual indi-vidual medley; and Abbie Swenson, who finished eighth in the 50 free. Senior girls medalists were Carly Smith, who finished fin-ished eighth in the 400 individual indi-vidual medley and 1500 free, fourth in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and sixth in the 800 free; Kendall Smith, who finished fifth in the 100 fly, 100 back and 200 fly, and eighth in the 200 back; Melynne King, who finished fifth in the 100 Windsurfing on dry ground is oped a wide-range of ultra-lightweight ultra-lightweight products utilizing utiliz-ing a variety of new technical techni-cal fabrics and materials. Polartec displayed their "Power Dry"silk weight tee-shirts, tee-shirts, offering extremely fast wicking and drying fabric fab-ric to keep the wearer cool and dry when it's hot and warm, and dry when it is cold. Another category that continues to grow each season sea-son is the "soft shell" apparel appar-el segment. This category of mid-weight and outerwear breaststroke and eighth in the 200 breaststroke; Amber Mazeika, who finished fin-ished sixth in the 100 free; Chelan McCurry, who finished fin-ished sixth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100 back; Dani Hatch, who finished fin-ished seventh in the 200 fly; Haylee Adamson, who finished fin-ished eighth in the 200 free; and Sandra Yocum, who finished fin-ished eighth in the 100 back. Ten-and-under boys medalists were Kyle Smith, who finished eighth in the 50 free; and Christiaan Noot, who finished eighth in the 100 breaststroke. Eleven-12 boys medalists were Stephen Greiner, who finished sixth in the 50 breaststroke; and Nathan Fonseca, who finished fourth in the 50 fly. Boys 13-14 13-14 medalist was Jason Doel, who finished second in the 50 and 100 free, sixth in the 200 free and eighth in the 100 back. Senior boys medalists were Casey Kleinman, who placed first in the 100 and 200 back, first in the 100 fly, third in the 50 and 100 free, fourth in the 200 fly, fifth in the 200 free and second in the 1500 free; Jared Greiner, Grein-er, who finished third in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and eighth in the 200 individual indi-vidual medley; Paul Hanson, Han-son, who finished sixth in the 200 back and 200 fly, and eighth in the 400 individual indi-vidual medley; Chesson Col-born, Col-born, who finished eighth in the 1500 free; Zac Boyle, who finished eighth in the 200 fly; and Josh Doxey, 1, Ste. .. v . m 1 SSL" " f, Alpine Dental Care. Missy Marble has been a dental hygienist for the past 12 years. She graduated from Weber State College in 1990 and has been practicing in American Fork. Missy enjoys her profession as a dental hygienist very much. She feels that helping people learn about and improve their oral appearance is rewarding and self-fulfilling. Missy likes interacting and working with the public. She is especially good with children. She knows it is important to make them feel comfortable and make their visits to the dental office fun. She feels that creating friendships, keeping patients happy and smiling and willing to come back make her job worthwhile. Missy strives for excellence and thoroughness in the dental hygiene care she provides. Missy lives in American Fork with her husband Kent, daughter Taylor and son Hayden. She enjoys snowmobiling, horseback riding and spending time with friends and family. Missy has been employed with Dr. Hayes and Dr. Larsen since April 2002. She has already proven to be a valuable addition addi-tion to our team. At Alpine Dental Care, we are dedicated to professionalism and to providing the highest quality dental care available. Appointments are available Monday-Friday. 756-4440 70 W. Canyon Crest Rd., Alpine future recreation possibilities the objective of the blokart, garments remains a relatively rela-tively new concept for American consumers and was a constant topic of discussion dis-cussion at the show. Although the "soft shell" definition varies from manufacturer man-ufacturer to manufacturer, common characteristics include breathability, water-resistance and a "stretchy feel" ideal for varying weather conditions and aerobic activities. Speed lovers may now race with a unique item developed in New Zealand, who finished fifth in the 100 fly. The 10 and under girls' relay team of Lauren Brown, Christie Bunnel, Valerie Shelton and Nebeker Nebek-er finished second in the 200 free relay, and Brown, Bunnell, Nebeker and Woolston Wool-ston finished second in the 200 medley and 400 free relays. The 11-12 girls' relay team of Tripp, Tenney, Yocum and Nikki Ybarra finished third in the 200 and 400 free relays and the 200 medley relay. The senior girls relay team of McCurry, Adamson, Carly Smith and Kendall Smith finished first in the 200 free, and McCurry, Mazeika, Adamson, and Carly Smith finished second sec-ond in the 200 and 400 free relay. The 10-and-under boys' team of McKay King, Elan Maynez, Noot and Smith finished third in the 200 free relay. The 11-12 boys' team of Adam Grant, Fonseca, Fonse-ca, Seth Adamson and Greiner finished second in the 200 free relay. The senior boys' team of Boyle, Doxey, Hanson and Leinman finished second in the 200 free relay, and Boyle, Hanson, Greiner, and Kleinman finished first in the 400 medley relay and third in the 400 free relay. Other swimmers earning point-winners for HAST were Katie Kenney, Dani Vaughan, Chanel Noot, Sarah Sardoni, Candace Smith, Alex Liberatore, Sarah Greiner, Trevor Olsen and Robert Nelson. L Alpine Dental Care Welcomes Mew Hygienist Dr. Gary E. Hayes and Dr. Garon E. Larsen are pleased to announce a new member of their team at A Alpine Dental Care New Utah - J: an import from New Zealand. known as the blokart. This unique cart races on dry ground, but uses a sail to catch the wind, similar to windsurfing. Brunton displayed a solar-rechargeable power source that enthusiasts can take into the backcountry and Midland featured a weather alert radio that offers a freeze warning when temperatures drop. Offering a "specific area message encoder," localized weather alerts are available to the traveler. In the Low water reservoir recreationists Recreational opportunities are decreasing at two more recreation waters seeing levels drop below their boat ramps. Yuba Reservoir, the secondary boat ramp at Painted Paint-ed Rocks located off Highway 28 between Levan and Gunnison, Gun-nison, is closed due to low water conditions. The main boat ramp off Interstate 15 at Oasis Campground Camp-ground remains open and is expected to stay open through the remainder of the summer. Current water conditions are still good for all water sports with water depths averaging between 20 and 45 feet and surface water temperatures of 75 to 78 degrees. For more information, please call (435) 758-2611. The water level at Gunlock State Park is also below the boat ramp, where only personal watercraft can launch safely. Traditional boats cannot be launched anymore this summer. For more information on current park conditions, please call (801) 538-7220. The only number you need to know for your HOME FINANCING needs! Call for... New home purchases First time home buyer Home construction 2nd mortgages Lot financing Re-financing 376-8662 Call day or evening or apply online at - vrww.applydaily.com FEEL LIKE YOU ARE LOSING CONTROL OF YOUR 401K? Do you have a 401k that is controlled by a Company that you are no longer working for? 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As the next best thing to walking walk-ing on water, fish can be seen swimming below you as you quietly paddle across the water. New water purifiers . included one that kills microbes and viruses with ultraviolet light. New water filters from Sawyer products prod-ucts utilize technology similar simi-lar to that used in dialysis work to remove metals and inorganic contaminants from drinking water, such as lead and chlorine, and biological contaminants including bacteria, cysts, and protozoa . levels affect i Colleen Kelley lain Officer Thf Hartford COPYT - ii frm 1 mi I 1 1 |