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MAPLE Ridge’ 's Mel Linn works. his way through a log
‘during the ‘West. Coast: Logger. Siow atop. Grouse’

Mountain, The show runs 8 dally, through the summer.

. Specialist antique & at appraise.
“ecommended by trust officers, i insurance.
ole executors and collectors of antiques.

summer tradition con": ;

fines as the Autoclassic
ummer Colléctor Car’.
Auction retums to Centennial:

Up to 80 classic éars Swill

be offered in the fun and.
entertaining atmosphere of

an auction, -

For consignment or bidder informa
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doing too much roo 'scon) but she has staved

on track and will, barring injury, undoubredly
be ready for the race. .

Irene has immense strength of character,
should be congratulated for her positive out-
look and is an inspiration tous all.

Blair. MacLean ae

-This Dundarave businessman (senior part-
ner, B.C Partners in Pianning) and athlete had
- planned to enter the Canadian Ironman
‘Triathlon so as to qualify for the World
_ Championships in Hawaii.

‘Blair has already competed in many
endurance events, including three Jronman
races as well as the infamous Escape from
Alcatraz... His weakest event has always been
the swim so he made the decision to join a

~ club (Pacific. Breakers Rough Water

Swimmirig Club) in order to help develop
better technique, which of course translates
into better performance. oo

» .. Interestingly he has been enjoying the
swimming more and more i

“Sunday, July 19, 1998 -

ess.

to train in the ocean this year Blair decided to
revise his goal and challenge himself in an’
open water long distance swim.

On-Aug. + he will arrempt the 10km
ocean swim between West Vancouver and
Kitsilano Beach under internationally recog-
nized rules — thar is to say no wet suit, nco-
prene hood or any equipment that can 2d
floatation or help maintain warmth (grease

excepted), Basically, goggles and a swim suit.

‘This is'an area Blair has never explored
before and it is a credit to his determination
and spirit.

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There is a saying on the wall of my office
and it reads as follows: “Success is that place
on the road where preparation and opportuni-
ty meer, the trouble is tov few people recog-

“nize it because it comes disguise rd as sweat and -

work.”
’ These four local athletes surely have recog-
nized it! .
Shane Collins is a physical trainer and ath:
letic conch as well as an accomplicded ultra ,

“endurance runner and marathon swinn er, He

can be reached at (604) 921-07 26.

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