Show O May 23 2001 Gunnison Valley News Bradleys dominate Hell's Kitchen Endurance Ride by Bob Bahlmann Sports writer The Bradley family from Manti has become a force to be reckoned with in endurance riding circles The 20th annual Hell's Kitchen ride last Saturday was no exception Justin Bradley won the race in record time fol- lowed closely by his younger brother Tylek and his mother Nalisa Justin's dad Terry also rode in the race According to race coordinator Bruce Burnham the Hell's Kitchen race offers something for every in the endur level of experience Nalisa Justin Tyler and Terry Bradley place in the Hell’s Kitchen Endurance (left to right) Ride 1leave Young Animals The Bradley’s claimed recently and Birds Where field "It's one of the easier rides" he said "It's good for first time or inexperienced horses and riders" The race also provides serious competition for those that are more experienced "Some of the very best riders in the intermountain west come to this race" Burnham said For example Nalisa and her horse Mercedes won the National Championship in 1999 This year's race had a good field and perfect weather conditions Both factors contributed to the record time of four hours for the participants race There were 38 in the fifty miler and c- t-- mile eight for the twenty-fiv- e All but three horserider course teams finished the race Racers came from all parts of Utah Colorado and Idaho The Bradley's ( also received rec- ognition for the excellent conditioning of their horses Justin's horse had the best vet score of the race and Nalisa's earned the award for best condition The sport of endurance racing is not one of big cash prizes "There's no prize money" Burnham said "They ride for Tee shirts lead ropes and the competition" Second and Third First You Find Them ill About this time everv year the ftij Division of Wildlife Resources ceives elk calves deer and ante- lope fawns and babv birds pit ked ?£tip by concerned people who the animals have been I j() W'hat these people don't realize is that thev're doing tremendous harm to the animals and birds they're trying to help to "Please resist the temptation bring young animals and birds home" savs Brent Stettler a conservation outreach manager with the Div lsion of Wildlife Resources "Your good intentions will probably mean tragedy for the young life you're trying to help " Stettler explained that wild ani- mal parents often leave their young unattended w hilt’ they feed and go about their daily routine The mother usually remains a short distance away watching her : young "Mom knows the young animal khas a great chance of survival on 'fits own" Stettler said "Calves i and coat fawns almost with a are to only periodic visits " with parent vj sji ' and spotted survive from a If the baby is in obvious danger from cars or some other hazard Stettler asks that ) ou simply move it out of the way and back away "Don't carry the fawn away and don't take it home It's almost ways best to leave a baby animal exactly w here you find it" he said People also are discouraged from picking up baby birds which J in the spnng begin (umping from nests that have become too small for the growing nestlings Because baby birds don't fly ery well they usually end up on the ground Their paients will continue to feed them on the ground until they learn to fly "If a babv bird is encountered the best thing to do is leave it alone" Stettler said "Don't try to put it back into its nest and don't take it home Parent birds will continue to feed and care for their young wherever they land" Zoos and natural parks have plenty of North American elk deer and antelope and are usually un willing to take on additional anianimals are mals If turned loose they become nuisances pests and even dangerous — having lost their natural fear of people Four Deaths May Mark the Beginning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer hundred lives could motor vehicle occupants were properly buckled up be More than a saved if all acthis Memorial Day weekend to estimates from the National Safety Council Locally 20 Utahns have died over the past five years during this busy holiday weekend and the Utah Safety Council estimates that four Utahns may be fatally injured in crashes cording this Memorial Day weeken4 be- cause they did not wear their safety belts "A simple decision to wear a safety belt could save your life" said Bob Parenti the Utah Safety Council President "We urge ail motorists to wear safety belts and properly buckle children in child seats" Utah Safety Council offers motorists the following safe driving and traveling tips for this busy weekend: safety The Buckle Safety belt and child use is the easiest and most effective way to protect yourself while on the roadways When taking longer trips allow Up1 safety seat of travel time so that you can take frequent breaks Drowsiness can reduce reaction time almost as much as drinking Don't drink and drive If you know you will be drinking alcohol designate a driver who will not drink and can drive you home Keep a safe following distance use the "three second" rule Drive friendly and be courteous plenty The Utah Safety Council Scouts from all over the Sanpete show off the skills they have learned District gathered at the Mount Pleasant City Park last Saturday to in the scouting program and to enjoy associating with other scouts didn’t do rainstorm much to dampen the spirits of the boys and Saturday was a perfect Friday night’s day to see what there was to see Scouts and visitors were able to participate in events ranging from Pinewood to and Derby racing and ring toss Smokey the Bear Pedro the mule rope making pioneering and a Native American dance team from the Order of the Arrow provided entertainment en- courages everyone to have a safe and fun holiday and to remember that whatever the activity protect yourself and your family by buckling up Over half of all children killed in crashes are completely unrestrained Never place a child safety seat 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