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Show y- -! i. , ' I ; ' i J . - -i . - - , - " " -4 I ' ' i ' .If'' a - - 4 --------- - , J-jii:- ' '" Phaedra Matthia Brockman poses for the camera after winning two titles because of her legs. Local mother wins 'legs' contests and nets trip By KALYN SECRETAN What a thrill for Barry and Phaedra Matthia Brockman to fly to Barbados, after Phaedra won first prize in the "Nair, Best Legs," contest at Raging Waters in Salt Lake City. Phaedra entered the contest sponsored by 99 FM, KCPX, after . hearing about it on the air and her husband, Barry, encouraged her to send in a photo. The 15 finalists were selected from entries and ask to appear in a bathing suit at Raging Waters for the final selection. She thought she had a slim chance as she met the other contestants, but as she was announced the winner, everyone was surprised to see she was the mother of two children, Robyn, three and a half and Zachery, two, who rushed forward with their Dad to greet their winning mom. The prize was a week long trip to Barbados where they stayed at Heywood Resort and enjoyed swimming, dancing and Barry ventured the snorkeling, jet skiing and windsurfing. The island, a sugar plantation, is a top tourist attraction where the Bajan people speak with a British accent. Barry and Phaedra enjoyed the Bajan food eaten in open air restaurants. They loved the warm climate where they could jump out of bed and enjoy a morning swim. A highlight of the trip was a cruise on a pirate ship. They enjoyed the companionship of a couple from Calgary, Alberta, Canada they met during their stay. It was also a thrill to spend a day in Miami, Florida where they stayed at the Miami International Airport Hotel. Flying was a new experience for Phaedra and she was relieved when she arrived safely home, back to their children who spent the week with grandparents, Kurt and Sheela Matthia. Phaedra was encouraged to enter a second contest sponsored by the Utah Cattleman's Association and 99 FM KCPX. Among 27 contestants she won the "Beef Builds Beautiful Bodies," and her prize was a side of beef. Phaedra was also approached about the possibility of photo sessions with her children for the Utah Beef Promotions. Enclosing a photo and entering the "Legs," contest opened many doors for Phaedra. |