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Back in the ring: After one year of opponents backing out, Ethridge finally gets to fight

When John Ethridge is training, it’s a demonstration in intensity. In the heat of a workout, the grimace on his face is something that’s not manufactured, but one of fierce determination. He attacks the punching bag like a mortal ...

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Pedaling for a cause: Barrett riding in Skinny Tire Festival to raise money for cancer research

Tom Barrett has always been involved in community events, but cancer had a way of dictating those events. The 53-year-old owner of Standard Tire & Service Center in Montrose now channels his focus toward raising money for the fight ...

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Gymnastics results, March 6, 2010

Rocky Invitational Saturday at Northglenn Level 10 Cammi Muhr, KidzPlex: 3rd all-around (36.125), 1st beam (9.375), 3rd floor (9.25). Level 9 Tessa Kester, KidzPlex: 2nd all-around (35.5), 2nd bars (8.775), 3rd floor (9.2). Level ...

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Sports in Brief: Muhr wins on beam in Denver

KidzPlex gymnasts had top-10 places last weekend at the Rocky Invitational in Denver. Cammi Muhr won the balance beam (9.375), took third on floor and was third all-around (36.125) in Level 10 competition, and Tessa Kester was second ...

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Local bowling highlights, March 7, 2010

Local Highlights Orchard Mesa Lanes Monday Mixed High scores— Max Fluckiger 202 (564), Howard Narlinger (512), Harold Cruson 220 (545), Rueben Martinez (500), Mel niemeyer 201 (569), Gerald Rose (577), Ken Pruett 202 (555), Don Jacoby ...

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Athletes seek out triathlon-tested trainer

Kristina Kittelson was told she should do other activities besides bicycling after having knee surgery, so she tried swimming. The 42-year-old Grand Junction nurse would run on the treadmill at Gold’s Gym. Soon, she began thinking it ...

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Heinsma lifts Celtics to AAU title win

Tyler Heinsma isn’t the tallest player on the Grand Junction Celtics basketball team but on Monday, he took charge in the paint. Playing in the Mesa County Junior Basketball Association 7th and 8th grade championship game at Grand ...

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Comfort zone: For Dolphins’ Matthews, swimming is a haven

For Carlos Matthews, swimming has been a constant in his life. Growing up in a family that moved frequently, Matthews always gravitated to the pool. “When we moved, I was trying to get with a swim team,” Matthews said. When he ...

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Western Slope Winter League Championships gives young swimmers a chance to shine

There’s a group of swimmers at the Western Slope Winter League Championships that can’t help but grin when they see their name in lights on the scoreboard. Saturday’s swim meet at the El Pomar Natatorium had competitors ages ...

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Swimming results, Sat. Feb. 20, 2010

WSL Winter Championships Saturday at El Pomar Natatorium TEAM SCORES 1. Montrose Marlins, 1,150; 2. Sopris Swimming, 913; 3. Grand Junction Dolphins, 873; 4. Durango Swim Club, 702; 5. Aspen Swim Club, 508; 6. Una, 102; 7. Grand Valley ...

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