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2006 Junior & Senior Cheechako races |
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Written by Lead Dog
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Tuesday, 26 December 2006 |
 The Chugiak Dog Mushers celebrated the new snowfall that covered the Anchorage bowl by putting on sled dog races. "We have been postponing race after race this year due to lack of snow this year"says race officials " We are so excited to get the season rolling. Trails are groomed and in good condition". The first points races as well as the Junior & Senior Cheechako races were held this past weekend. The word Cheechako ( chE-'chä-kO ) means "Tenderfoot" or a "Newcomer". It was developed for first time racers to get a taste of racing.
For more information go to the Chugiak Dog Mushers web site at www.chugiakdogmushers.com
Race results for the Cheechako Jr. & Sr. race at the Beach Lake Trails, the races where on Saturday December 23, 2006.
Senior: 3 dogs, 2 miles:
1. Monica Gilpin 7:34
2. Josh Kostella 7:49
3. Stacey Smith 7:52
4.Catherine Hill 8:08
5. Lois Rockcastle 8:10
6. Vito Papasodora 8:44
7. Simon Mowson 9:11
8. Colleen Mueller 9:56
9. Sherri Criley 10:34
10. Leif Lidin Lamon 11:00
11. Leslie Gillis 11:24
12. Cassandra Lidin Lamon 15:19
Juniors: 1 dog, 1/4 mile:
1. Nicholas Sims 1:21
2. Cable Mercer 1:22
3. Peyton Young 1:42
4. Samon Sims 1:44
5. Rya Berrigan 1:50
6. Alison Bacon 1:59
7. Nicholas Cole 4:58
Juniors: 2 dog, 2 mile:
1. Iva Shutova 8:17
2. Gabriel Wassilie 8:26
3. Jasmine Gilpin 8:51
4. Gabe Mercer 8:54
5. Cynthia Wassilie 8:58
6. Douglas Mawson 8:59
7. Samantha Thomas 9:07
8. Meredith Mapes 9:16
9. Megan Stencel 9:30
10. Mark Stencel 10:14
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 26 December 2006 )
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The Chugiak Dog Mushers celebrated the new snowfall that covered the Anchorage bowl by putting on sled dog races. "We have been postponing race after race this year due to lack of snow this year"says race officials " We are so excited to get the season rolling. Trails are groomed and in good condition". The first points races as well as the Junior & Senior Cheechako races were held this past weekend. The word Cheechako ( chE-'chä-kO ) means "Tenderfoot" or a "Newcomer". It was developed for first time racers to get a taste of racing.
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