THE TM 911 Franklin Street Weekly Newspaper Michigan City, IN 46360 Volume 23, Number 31 Thursday, August 9, 2007 Children Bike, Run and Swim in Kiwanis Triathlon by Cherie Davich Children are encouraged to exercise three times It is motivating to see children biking, swimming, on Saturday, August 11th beginning at 9:00 a.m. and running for their community. The sweat on The Kiwanis Club of LaPorte is hosting a childrens’ their brow, the determination in their stride and on triathlon. Biking, running and swimming segments their pint-size faces gives hope to future philanthro- are included to not only persuade kids to exercise py. These kiddies can be seen pushing themselves but to raise money for other worthwhile communi- to win and strive for the fi nish line. To help ensure ty projects. The Kiwanis’s Club of LaPorte mission the kids cross the fi nish line, safety is the most statement for this event is, “In effort to promote self important factor. There will be more than enough confi dence, healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude volunteers assisting the children through every leg for our youth, the Kiwanis is hosting its second an- of the race. To help ensure the contestants safety, nual 12 and under triathlon. Proceeds go back into no headphones, radios, or MP3 players are allowed our community to fund other community service during the triathlon. projects.” Triathlon Continued on Page 2 Winning participants in last year’s Kiwanis Triathlon for kids. Row1 - Kendall Fancher-Keller, Alexander Nunn, Gary Kostbade, Natalie Aragon, Lily Adney,Carter Bernth; Row 2 - Isaac Thompson, Tori Klimczak, Andrew Antonetti, Carly Jackson, Blake Pieroni, Chloe Christ, Carter Huber THE Page 2 August 9, 2007 THE 911 Franklin Street • Michigan City, IN 46360 219/879-0088 • FAX 219/879-8070 In Case Of Emergency, Dial e-mail: News/Articles - [email protected] email: Classifieds - [email protected] http://www.thebeacher.com/ PRINTED WITH Published and Printed by TM Trademark of American Soybean Association THE BEACHER BUSINESS PRINTERS Delivered weekly, free of charge to Birch Tree Farms, Duneland Beach, Grand Beach, Hidden 911 Shores, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Michiana MI and Shoreland Hills. The Beacher is also Subscription Rates delivered to public places in Michigan City, New Buffalo, LaPorte and Sheridan Beach. 1 year $38 6 months $21 3 months $13 1 month $6.50 Triathlon Continued from Page 1 There are two divisions: Junior – 6 through 8 year olds, and Senior – 9 through 12 year olds. Each These 6-12 year olds compete against others their division and event has its own distance guidelines own age and gender. For example, 12-year-old girls for yards swam or miles ran or biked. The entire tri- are only competing against each other, while their athlon is being held at the LaPorte High School and male counterparts partake in the age and gender Kiwanis Field in LaPorte. The cost to participate appropriate battle. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. in the race is $15. This is the second annual triath- on race day, then a meeting will ensue with all par- lon of its kind and the involvement is expected to ticipants at 8:40 a.m. and fi nally the race will begin increase from last year. The offi cials and staff are in the pool at 9 a.m. with the swimming competi- expecting between100-200 children to take part. tion. Swimming Competition Swimming in this three-fold contest requires the junior division to swim 50 yards while the senior divi- sion is doubled to 100 yards. A few pool side rules include no running (at the pool), swimmers must wear a swimsuit (no alternatives), no aqua socks (special swimming footwear), and no using the bottom of the pool for an extra burst. What is allowed and may even be encouraged are goggles, and if needed, lifejackets or arm fl oats. Biking Competition The biking competition includes a two-mile bike ride for both the junior and senior league. This ride will loop around the LaPorte High School two times totaling the two mile requirement. The bikers have to abide by specifi c rules or risk being disquali- fi ed. First and foremost, is to maintain a safe at- mosphere. Safety necessities include walking their bikes in and out of the competition area and hel- mets must be worn while operating a bike. All bikes must be in good condition. Well maintained bicycles are needed for the operator and other biker’s safety. No training wheels are allowed on bikes. Prior to the race, bicycles need to be walked into the stag- ing area, placed in a wheel rack or properly secured by using its kickstand or lying on its side on the ground. Each biker needs to have their race number visibly pinned to the front of their T-Shirt. 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The participants will then run to Kiwanis fi eld using Klimczak Drive and do their fi nal lap on the track at the football stadium. For the 8 & under group – they will leave the transition area and run on Klimczak Drive to Kiwanis Field and do one lap on the track at the Football stadium. The audience can observe each stage of the race friendships, to render altruistic service and to build from predetermined viewing areas. This guaran- a better LaPorte.” tees that the observers will not miss their child, For more information, please contact the LaPorte grandchild, niece, nephew, or sponsored athlete. Kiwanis Kids Triathlon. They can be contacted via There will also be medals awarded to the top win- Robin Clark, Local Race Director at E-mail kiwan- ners in both classes. [email protected] or on their website http://www. The children participating may not be aware of hotturbos.com/kiwanis/triathlon. the positive outcome their efforts will produce. Or The race address is LaPorte High School and Ki- the Kiwanis club’s contribution to the community wanis Field, 602 F Street, LaPorte, IN, 46350. over the last 86 years. The overall Kiwanis club’s motto is, “Serving the children of the world.” In LaPorte, on Saturday they are focusing on their If anyone wants to participate in this years local community by hosting this triathlon. The La- race please email the kiwanisforkids@csinet. Porte Kiwanis overall mission statement, “Like all net website with their entry by the Wednes- Kiwanis Clubs, the LaPorte Club seeks through day the 8th and then mail the check and en- its projects to carry out the purposes for which it try so it is received by Friday the 10th. The was founded: (1) To give primacy to the human and participant’s name, birthday, and shirt size spiritual rather than the material values of life; (2) are required. 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Festival entry fees are $4 is a juried art show, committed to accepting only adults, $3 seniors, children under 12 admitted free. the fi nest original and highest quality handmade Members of the Lubeznik Center presenting a cur- art. 120 artists, including 51 newly accepted art- rent membership card also receive free admission. ists from throughout the country will display works For more information about the Lakefront Art that include collage, basketry, ceramics, drawing Festival, phone 219-874-4900 or visit http://www.