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Show The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 6 Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Wimmer wins silver at Utah Summer Games Jade Wimmer, the daughter of Carl and Sherry Wimmer of Gunnison, recently attended the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City, where she cornpeted in the 12-year-old girls 200m dash. Jade won her preliminary heat on Friday, June 20th and advanced to the finals held on Saturday, June 21st in the SUU Grand Coliseum. With girls competing from all corners of the state, Jade ran an impressive 31.0 into a strong headwind to take 2nd place, winning the silver medal. Wearing Gunnison colors, Jade says she was proud to represent the city at the summer games, "It was special to be in a Gunnison uniform and compete against all these kids from different track clubs. I don't think they considered me a threat, until we ran, it was awesome." Jade who has been competing since she was tenyears-old, discovered she was a good runner by accident. Her dad, Carl Wimmer says, "A few years ago, Jade and I went for a jog together, and she ran me into the dirt! At age ten she entered her first race and ran a mile in under seven-minutes. That's when we knew God had blessed her with a talent for running." Earlier this year Jade won the Gunnison Valley 5k, corning in first amongst all the runners including adults. But her love is sprinting. "I love running fast," said Jade, and it shows having posted 7 victories in 10 races, along with This week's Heap of the Week goes to Belle Blackburn. Belle drives a white Ram 2500 Cummins. "Coal rollin' son of a gun!" Hat-14 NI CONDIT/Oft 8t*SN* :lour comfort specialists C • CPU j0 HALL is sponsored by: 528-3988 50 E. HWY 89 - Gunnison FRiENDS AND FAMILY FAR FROM Holt ourtesy oto Jade Wimmer with her silver medal at the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City. two 2nd place finishes this season. Devout Christians, the Wimmers credit God and "a whole lot of hard work" for their daughter's success. "God has given Jade a wonderful talent, as a family we always try keep the first-things-first Pizza • Calzone Breadsticks • Salad Free Delivery by bringing glory to Jesus through all we do," said Sherry Wimmer. Jade who just finished 6th grade at Gunnison Valley Middle School says she is excited for the future, "I cannot wait to run when I get into high school." Coach B's 0.19,11114 KEEPTHEM iNToucl-1 VIC HoMEToWN HAPPENINGS! Gift Subscriptions $35 per year anywhere in the Continental U.S. Call 528-5178 to subscribe GUNNISONtAtEY aze e (Limited Area) 528-3792 57 South Main • Gunnison Happy to Serve You Specialty Pizza's: Chicken Alfredo. Philly Steak & Swiss. BBQ Chicken • Chicken Bacon Ranch Stix of all kinds: Bread Stix • Cheerstix • Pepperoni Stix • Hawaiian Stix • Cinnastix • Yummy Stix —Pasta Bowl and Lunch Specials— Coach B's Lotsa Motsa Sports Calendar Little League Baseball Monday thru Thursday Evenings at the Gunnison Baseball Fields SOUTH SANPETE PACK GEORGE T. BLACKBURN & SONS 110 arZtEE . .Slatilf ctioi2 REA DIAPER SOUTH SANPETE PACK FoR YouR qlf-1 oF JuLYDRQ BURGERS • SFEAKS HorDoGs • RGEYES Call ahead with large orders and we'll have it waiting for you! 350 North Main, Centerfield • 528-3768 V ifl‘ 80th Annual 11TE STAMPEDE RODEO11 July 10, 11 & 12, 2014 Nephi, Utah Ute Stampede PRCA Rodeo Nightly at 8 pm Featuring Bobby Kerr and his unique team of American Mustangs. They have inspired audiences around the country with their incredible display of courage and trust. Witness relationships that have formed between Bobby and his wild mustangs, which once roamed the desert landscape and be inspired by the partnerships that were once thought impossible. For a full list of events and to purchase tickets, visit us at utestampederodeo.com Join us for 3 days of great family entertainment! |
