SPRINT TRI-ATHLON RENAMED AFTER SUPPORTER

The annual Sprint Tri-athlon held in Emmetsburg in conjunction with the 4th of July celebration has been renamed as a tribute to one of the event’s biggest supporters.

The event will now be called the Bob McCartan Memorial Scholarship Sprint Tri-Athlon, in memory of a long-time participant.

McCartan was an active – and enthusiastic member – of the Smith Wellness Center in Emmetsburg.

“Nearly every day Bob could be seen at the Wellness Center – either at the pool, on the treadmill or in the weight room getting his daily work out,” said Deb Knight, Assistant to the Wellness Center Director. “All the employees and lifeguards enjoyed Bob and he always had an amusing comment to share.”

This year, all funds raised at the Bob McCartan Memorial Scholarship Sprint Tri-Athlon will be placed in a scholarship fund.

“This is a fitting tribute to Bob,” said Bill Lapczenski, Director of Auxiliary Services at Iowa Lakes Community College.

The scholarship will be available for students from Palo Alto County who are in one of the college’s agricultural programs at the Emmetsburg Campus. McCartan worked in the ag field for many years. Those students planning to transfer to a four-year college will receive special consideration.

Individuals wishing to donate to this scholarship may contact Shan Ray, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Iowa Lakes at 1-800-242-5106 ext. 491.

This year’s event will occur on Monday, July 4, starting at 7 a.m. at Soper Park in Emmetsburg. The Tri-Athlon includes a half-mile swim in Five Island Lake, a 12-mile bike ride; and a 5K run.

For more information about the Sprint Tri-Athlon, contact the Smith Wellness Center at (712) 852-5311.