SPORTS Ent’?i master athlete takes gold in Regina NORTH VANCOUVER’S Hans Weickardt, 78, well- known international master athlete, just keeps on tracking. Having successfully defended his title as national champi- on, Hans returned from the Canadian Masters Nationals in Regina this month with three gold medals in the 400- metre, 800-metre and 1500-metre races. Earlier this month he paced himself to wins in the 100-metre, 200-metre, 400-metre, 800-metre and 1500-metre races at the B.C. Provincial Masters Championships at Swangard Stadium. ‘*Masters are track and _ field warriors who refuse to age. Unlike the general population, master athletes rejoice at getting older. For them, crossing at che gate opens up new vistas for competi- tion,”’ said Weickardt. bs] . WvV’s Jones SEVERAL NORTH Shore athletes placed in the top five during the Cayuse Sprint Triathlon and the Canadian Endurance Triathlon held in Lillooet on July 25 and 26. Melanie Jones of West Van- couver placed third in the wemen’s division of the Canadian Endurance Triathlon with a time of 5:46:08 followed by fourth place women’s finisher Melanie Higgins of North Vancouver with a time of 6:39:40. Approximately 50 athletes com- peted in the race which included a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bicycle ride and a 13.1-mile run. By Denese Izzard Contributing Writer And that is just what keeps this vibrantly energetic man going. However, his plans for racing in th North American Champion- ships in Mexico were thwarted by his commitment to compete in the b.C. Senior Games in Dawson Creek August 26-29 in order to defend his championship titles. finishes third Sim Aberdeen of Surrey was the top male finisher while Christine Bell of Sidney was the top female finisher. North Vancouver’s Brad Newby was the fifth top finisher in the Cayuse Sprint Triathlon with a time of 1:18:52 while Leslie Ellis of North Vancouver came in fifth in the women’s division with a time of 1:31:13. About 100 athletes competed in the race which consisted of a .5- kilometre swim, a 20-kilometre bicycle ride and a 5-kilometre run. Paul Kelly of Coquitlam was the top male finisher while Dawn Wilson of Victoria was the top female finisher. Hamson wins jr. golf meet Tied for second were Kelly Paulishyn from Winfield near Kelowna and Richard Lord from Cowichan Lake, with 154 totals. NORTH VANCOUVER’S lan Hamson, 17, won the B.C. Junior Men’s Invitational Golf Tourna- ment July 12 in Vernon. Hamsom, a Seymour Golf and Country Club member, shot rounds of 76 and 77 for 153 (seven over par) at the 6,662-yard Predator Ridge Golf Course. Wi 2% The event drew 145 junior men (i8 and under) involved in two cuts that resulted in 30 golfers playing in the final. WHISTLER RESORT AUTUMN SPECIAL $37.50 Per Person Double Includes: Deluxe Studio Accommodation & choice of one © Sightseeing trip up Whistler or Blackcomb Mountain © Lunch at Ristorante Araxi or Trattoria Di Umberto © Whistler Outdoor Summer Theatre Performance of “Little Shop of FOR RESERVATIONS CALL Horrors” MOUNTAINSIDE LODGE 681-6710 BLACKCOMB LODGE 669-0560 Wednesday, August 5, 1992 - North Shore News -— 45 All Sears new tires have Road Hazard Warranty Pius Free Instetation On standard sceel rims where automotive services ‘are avaitable. Each 13” tire. Each 14” tire. Each 15” tire. > a Smooth-riding, all season radial tires made by Uniroyal Goodrich. #21000 series. 13” tire. Sears reg. 69.99-86.99. Each 14” tire. Sears reg. 89.99-107.99. Each 15” tire. Sears reg. 104.99-119.99. Each For safety, do not mix radials with other tire types pas PROTEC EXTRA 1OW30 MOTOR GIL 1 litre container. Reg. 2.39. Each Limit 12 litres per customer $29 OFF DIEHARD* MARINE/RV SATTERY #66697. Sears reg. 119.99. 40% GFF SUPERGUARD RESPONSE RADIALS #41000 ser. Reg. 99.99- 155.99. Ea. 59.99-93.59 460% OFF PIRELLI RESPONSE RADIALS #38000 ser. Reg. 152.99- 169.99. Ea. 91.79-101.99 $10 OFF DIZHARD GOLD™ BATTERY #66000 series. Sears reg. 119.99. Each ....... 109.99 Reg. prices shown are Sears prices SALE PRICES END SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 1992 UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST SEARS your money's worth...and more Sears Canada Inc. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. “Reg” ‘and “Was” reter to Sears Canada Inc. prices. There’s a Sears store near you... shoo today at: Bumaby 433-321t, Surrey 588-081; Mon., Tues. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wed., Thurs. and Fri. 'til 9:00 p.m.; shop Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Richmond 278-5542 Mon. and Tues. 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wed., Thurs. and Fri. ‘til 9:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; shop Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Capiiano Mall 983-7722 Shop Mon., Tues., Wed. and Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thurs. and Fri, ‘til 9:00 p.m.; shop Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Langley 533-4093 Mon., Tues., and Sat. 9:30 a.m. 10 6:00 p.m.; Wed., Thurs. and Fri. ‘til 9:00 pm.; shop Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.