Whitewater Enthusiasts Gaining Steam

Fri., Feb. 3, 1995

Whitewater enthusiasts, their appetites whetted by midweek rains that turned some streets into mini-streams, don’t have to wait for spring to get on the water.

A Kayak Whitewater Rodeo will be held in Washington State University’s Gibb Pool in Pullman on Feb. 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

A 250-cubic-feet-per-second air compressor will put the white in the water and a slalom course will be set up for time trials in beginner and expert divisions. Competitors should have some whitewater experience. Cost is $5.

Spectators are welcome.

Info: (509) 335-2651.

Bowling

Mike Plaggerman just missed perfection with a 299 game in the Mind Benders at North Bowl.

Skiing

Paula Lund of Sandpoint and Neil Persons of Big Mountain, Mont., captured the women’s and men’s elite divisions, respectively, at the 14th annual Selkirk Telemark Classic at Schweitzer Mountain that drew 70 racers Jan. 22.

Other winners: Male expert- Chris Nelson, Big Mountain. Male novice-Craig Woodson. Women expert-Anne Fitzpatrick. Women novice-Bobbie Miller.

Sports Plus Team (Bruce Trejos, Norbert Deem, Patty Doudna, Karlen McBirney and John O’Hara) won the four-race Star Light, Star Night Race Series that attracted 11 five-person teams to Schweitzer.

Windbag edged Alpine Motors on the last day for second. Chuck Holcomb was the top individual.

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