Wilma gives it her best press, 181 pounds
Bellevue's Wilma Cadavona, 57, has been powerlifting for 14 years and she's still making progress with the barbells.
Three times in the toughest competition, Cadavona made lifts of 170, 176 and 181 pounds to break her own Idaho state record in the women's bench press. Action took place during the WABDL World Championships Oct. 27-Nov. 1 at the Pepper Mill Hotel in Reno, Nevada.
Cadavona, a 20-year Wood River Valley resident originally from Kauai, set her records in the Masters 54-60 division in the 181-pound weight class. She has dropped down from the 198-pound weight class in which she qualified for WABDL Worlds last June at Portland, Ore.
And she said she feels stronger after losing the weight. Said the four-year SkyWest Airlines employee, "I lifted 170.7 pounds on my first attempt, 176.2 on my second and 181.7 on my third and final attempt to set a personal-best bench press. My goal eventually is to lift 200 pounds."
Cadavona, a three-time Idaho state champion who first competed at the age of 46, said her next goal is next spring at the Snake River Powerlifting Championships in Idaho Falls. She said, "I'll see where I'm at then in the bench press."
She trains at Blaine County Fitness Center in Hailey.
Camas County adds academic honor
Already champions of the Idaho 1A Division 2 state prep volleyball tournament, the Camas County Mushers from Fairfield have added another honor from the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA). The Camas County girls (3.742) had the highest cumulative grade point average in their division to win the IHSAA/United Dairymen of Idaho Fall Sports Academic state championship.
All-State volleyball picks
Four players from Dietrich and two from state champion Camas County High School have made the first team of the Idaho 1A Division 2 All-State Tournament volleyball team. Coaches made the picks, announced Friday from the Garden Valley School District.
On the first team were Katelyn Peterson and Megan Stampke of Camas County, along with Yoshira McDaniel, Dayna Phillips, Jessica Perron and Halie Stoddard, Dietrich.
Second-teamers included Sunnie Vouch and Erica Phantharasen of Camas County. Honorable mention picks included Moriah Dill, Dietrich.
Turkey Trot returns Thursday on Thanksgiving Day
The holiday weather is looking favorably on the sixth annual Turkey Trot fun run and walk scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26 in Hailey.
The 5-kilometer race (3.1 miles) starts and finishes at The Community Campus. Start time is 10 a.m. Primary sponsor is Blaine County Title.
Participants can register for the Turkey Trot on the Web at www.haileyturkeytrot.com or in person at Blaine County Title in Hailey (above Shorty's in the E.G. Willis building) on Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pre-registration is encouraged. The first 500 sign-ups receive a Turkey Trot beanie. Cost is $15 or $40 for a family of four and $10 for each additional family member. Donations of non-perishable items to help restock the pantry at Souper Supper will be collected at the race start.
Race winners in 2008 were Pedro Morales in 18:13 and Angenie McCleary in 20:12. Three-time champion Brad Mitchell holds the course record of 17:58.
Chess winners at Idaho Open
Ketchum's Jeff Baggett tied for second place in the ICA 2009 Southern Idaho State Open Chess Tournament last weekend. He earned 3.5 points in a two-day, four-round event that attracted 33 contestants. Boise's Garrett Reynolds won the tournament with 4.0 points.
Also at the tournament were five Wood River High School students. Among them were Nick Bruck and Andrew Uriarte, who produced interesting games that kept adult competitors scrambling. Also in the mix were Erwin Kett of Hailey and Adam Porth of Bellevue (2.0 points, 2nd place section).
Next: Wood River High hosts its Winter Scholastic Tournament for kindergarten through 12th grade students Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sportsmanship trophy winners
Wood River High School's boys' and girls' soccer teams have both been recognized as 4A Sportsmanship winners of the 2009 state tournament.
Free waxing clinics in Hailey
The Blaine County Recreation District and TOKO are sponsoring free Nordic ski waxing clinics in the Art Room of The Community Campus, Hailey. Dates are Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Monday, Dec. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn waxing techniques from E.J. Harpham, Jim Santa and Muffy Ritz. The Dec. 1 clinic will focus on the basics of waxing. Bring your skis and any additional waxing equipment you might have for the hands-on sessions.
SV Ski Club winter kickoff party
The Sun Valley Ski Club (622-3003) has announced plans for its annual Winter Kickoff Party. It is set for Sunday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m. in the Continental Room of Sun Valley Inn. Cost in advance is $35 for members and non-member guests. At the door the cost will be $40 for everyone. RSVP by Nov. 30 by sending a check to SVSC, P.O. Box 314, Sun Valley, ID 83353, or email sunvalskiclub@yahoo.com.
Taekwondo winners
There were medals all around for the Sun Valley Taekwondo team. The quintet participated in the Taekwondo Training Center's Invitational Sparring Tournament in Boise earlier this month. Gold medalists were Antonio Munoz (Heavyweight Blue Belt), Mackenzie Shardlow (Lightweight Blue Belt), Kendra Price (Middle Weight Red Belt), Nicole Shardlow (Lightweight Red Belt), and Timo Gould (Middleweight Red Belt).
