May 2023 | Vol. 33 Iss. 05
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t just 11 years old, Your Dog Did You Know: Your Child Orson Colby needed Poops Here... Giving your dog Plays Here... to earn his physical fitness 1 tablet a month merit badge in order to earn CAN protect your his Eagle Scout award. In whole family? doing so, he discovered his natural talent and passion Heartworm meds kill intestinal parasites also. for the luge. $ Heart Worm Test “From the moment I went down the sled I de- AND 1 Year Supply! Call for Pricing. Expires 5/31/2023. cided I wanted to do it, 1381 West Stone Ridge Lane and I’ve been racing ever Riverton, UT since,” Colby said. Now 17 years old, he 801-254-4840 has competed in more than 20 races, medaled in every single one, and won a national championship in March 2023. “This most recent race was my favorite one so far because I won, and that was a huge accomplishment,” Colby said. “What made it extra memorable for me is that it was on a track that I’m not all the way familiar with, so winning was extra cool.” This race held extra significance as it plays a large role in deciding which athletes will be chosen to compete in the upcoming 2024 Youth Olympic Games. “Specifically, for this coming season, the results of this race played a big part in who’s getting chosen for the 2024 Youth Olympic Games and, compared to my other teammates, it’s not a very familiar track for me,” Colby said. “I’ve been injured on that track in the past and couldn’t continue training while recov-
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Riverton local Orson Colby won first place in the national luge championship race in March 2023. (Photo courtesy Kelly Colby)
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