We had a good turnout for the first McCall orienteering  meet.  The day was hot and sunny,
 but still about 10 degrees cooler than Boise.  Some local Boy Scouts tried the beginner
 course, and in addition to the Boise advanced runners, John Beck came down from Spokane
 to help baptise our new map.
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Sergey blazed through the advanced course in an amazing 46 mins.  Second place was hotly
 contested with only 7mins. separating the next 3 competitors.  Jeff Marquez claimed the
 2nd place honors in 1:54.  All the advanced competitors had a challenge finding the
 controls with the large contour interval and real forest.  However, they all succeeded
 within the 3 hour time limit and got a good workout to boot.
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The intermediate course had few takers despite my urging.  Bob found having the dog along
 less of a handicap than Andy had carrying Elijah on his shoulders.
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A pair of young McCall-ites showed great o-ring promise with the excellent time of 42 mins.
 on the somewhat difficult novice course that involved 3 stream crossings.
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The new area was enjoyed by all with much interest in future meets up here in the mountains,
 hopefully with more contours on the map.
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- Karin Didisse
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Thorn Creek Orienteering Results (McCall, ID)
Aug. 25, 2001
 
ADVANCED COURSE (Red),  5.2km, 208m climb, 10 controls
(1) Sergey Velichko                 46:46
(2) Jeff Marquez                  1:54:26
(3) Stacey Scanlan                1:58:45
(4) Jody Bradbury                 2:01:45
(5) Jeff Black                    2:12:12
(6) Dave Bergset                  2:31:00
(7) Joel Ramirez                  2:40:06
(8) John Beck                     2:45:27
 
INTERMEDIATE COURSE (Yellow / Orange),  3.6km, 110m climb, 11 controls
    Sergey Velichko                 24:58  (second course)
(1) Bob Didisse & Piper           1:24:56
(2) Andy & Elijah Hill            1:33:56
 
NOVICE COURSE (White),  2.9km, 74m climb
(1) Travis Drake & Rob Strope Jr.   42:08
(2) Hershenow family              1:00:00
(3) R. Strope & 3 boys            1:08:28
(4) Warren, Kim & Cassey Drake    1:18:00   
    
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Next meet is September 22, Stewart Gulch (East), Boise.