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Show TT I wmwm i; Page 12 UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. February 8 V 300 Mud racing roars into the 21st century!! winners of the 2000 "Reflections' ait contest from Roosevelt Middle School are In all sporting events organized competition is the only way of deter mining the Best of the Best! Olie Anderson Pepsi National Mud Bog and Monster Showdown is the method by which the world's best Mud Racer are determined. Cars from the entire Western United States are expected to make to up the biggest fieldlofcompetit invsda Western Park Indoor Arena on Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. The unlimited class vehicles used in this competition are not casual hobbies for their proud owners. Due to constantly changing safety requirements and the need for driven to keep abreast of technological advances, these machines require relentless dedication and a never ending input of cash to keep them on the cuttingedge. Vehicle chassis an light and tires an especially cut for optimal performance and speed. Moton are supercharged or iijected, capable of creating up to 2000 horsepower. A series race may take place in and San FranVernal, one week-en- d cisco the next! The flexibility to adapt to this nomad styla of living is a definite must for those seeking recognition in this rapidly expanding sport. In spite of its time consuming nature, the sport of Mud Racing is growing. The competitors, with diverse and unique backgrounds, ahars a common thread as to why they art involved. Shawn Rants, a 19 year veteran of the sport gives his reasons for racing, I love the thrill of the run and the association with the other racers. Carl Erickson from Idaho is also a 12 year veteran in the sport. He says " I race because its a family affair and we all love mud u CREATIVE e follows: Visual Arts: Bradei Earl, Tyson Duncan. Nathan Trujillo, and Delia Arthur, Literature: Sterling Winn, Shaleena Hamblin, and Toshi Dietz: Photography: Heather Hussey. Jordan Larsen. Leisa Howard. and Erik Hacking; Music: Stuait Brighton; Choreography: Suelyn Heaton. Using this years theme. Anything Is Possible...", students created original works of art to compete in various artistic categories. These winning entries will go on to compete at the District level this week. TALENTS-Th- View Rocky Mountain Goats Feb. 12 Those interested in viewing and learning more about Rocky Mountain goats in Little Cottonwood Canyon east of Salt Lake City may do so Feb. 12, as the Division of Wildlife Resource hosts a free Heritage Watchable viewing event Viewing will take place from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Park and Ride lot, located at the mouth of the canyon. To reach Little Cottonwood Canyon travel east on 9400 S., or travel south on Wasatch Blvd. And turn east into the canyon. Bob Walters, Watchable Wildlife coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, will conduct theevent He encourages people to dress for cold, wet and possibly snowy Dale Johnson from the Duchesne FIRST Office demonstrated proper techniques of Basic First students at Myton Elementary. Pictured w ith Johnson demonstrating first aid procedures for foreign objects in AID-Scrge- ant racing ' Competition will be fierce when these full blown dragsters race thru the pit. They will be attempting to set all time records. Monster trucks such as Destroyer land the Car Crushing Big Red Ex ¬ press, along with Generation II, THUNDERTRAX, the 20,000 pound transforming Battle Tank, wul also be doing battle! There will also be the ever popular Street Stocks and the Dash for Cash. For the new Millennium the Show alter Shootout" will feature the PRO MUD ' k v I 'r' NICE HAIRCUT-A-J. Wentworth, local hand student, checks out a drum hoop game. prior musical action during a break in the Union-Uinta- h Arthritis Aquatic program at Vernal pool Simply performing daily tasks can be very painful for people with arthritis, making exercise almost impossible for these people. However, some have attained new levels of fitness and a reduction of pain by participating in the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP). The AFAP provides new opportunities for exercise and companionship. The AFAP is a recreational series of gentle activities in the pool and is open to anyone with arthritisor other rheumatic : iillnesses. The classes incorporate a variety of exercises in hcnilder deep water. It is not necessary to know how to swim to participate in thi program. The water is set at a minimum of83 degrees. The warmth and buoyancy of the water helps to decrease the pain and stiff ness of arthritis and improva joint flexibility. Also, a regular exercise program provides social interaction that can decrease feelings of depression and isolation. Progressing in the aquatic exercises may lead to increased independence and improve as well. a persons The Uintah Pool (170 South 600 West Vernal, ITT) offmclasses Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m The cost for the course is S35 per month or 34 per to regissession. Call ter for the aquatic classes. For trot information on this program or other programs for individuals living with arthritis and other rheumatic illnesses offered in your area, call the Arthritis Foundation sell-estee- at County Sheriff s Aid to 3 grade is Andce Pc rank the eye. Share your America! Explore new cultures and make a ' difference in your community with EF Foundation. Host Families open their homes and their hearts to exchange snnlrnts (ram around the world International Exchange Coordinators (I ECU) work with exchange stuJents. high schools, and hott families. 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