6/28/2018 Swimming Records Breaking, 4th of July Preparation, Keep the Guards Well Fed

Do Not Attempt.  

It's a short column this week, chaps, because there is just too much to do to be spending time in front of a computer screen. 

Your Ashland Barracudas are on a winning streak after defeating Chestnut Oaks by a score of 1088.5 to 985.5!  Christine Datovech broke another GRAL record for the 11/12 girls 50 meter free style.  If you haven't noticed, this happens every time she gets in the water. Watching her swim reminds me of Ted Schubert, as they both seem to glide on top of the water, not in it.  Ted is currently swimming for UVA.

Thomas Senfield is following close behind her and broke a pool record for the 9/10 boys 100 meter free style.  Swimmers who took home four blue ribbons were Mark Dinger, Grace Gordon, and Thomas Senfield.  Those with three blue ribbons were Kate Balut, Deklan Cauthorne, Christine Datovech, Paul Datovech, Claire Grant, Hunter Lee, Elizabeth Roberts, Emmeline Roberts, Samantha Senfield, and Ethan Spencer.

Are you ready for the 4th?  I've given you lots of advance notice, so I think you need to have a list for the grocery store this weekend to get ready.  Be at the Arts and Activities Center early on the 4th!

And I must say that Carter Park Pool is looking great these days. The snack bar is great, although the lifeguards still seem hungry.  Bring them a snack if you stop by, and keep your eyes open for info about movie nights!  #feedthelifeguards

Stay busy, stay active Ashland!  The weather has been really nice this past week, and any evening is a nice time to walk down to the tracks.  I guarantee you will see people you know. 

Have a wonderful week, COTU!  No column next week for the 4th of July holiday.  Call or email me with your Ashland news: 310-5320, ashlandnews@gmail.com.