LETTERS

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Hermann Wehner – A True legend

HERMANN has been a stalwart of the Orienteering community in ACT for many years and, in that time, has had many successes. But at the World Masters Orienteering Championships held recently in NSW, Hermann reached the pinnacle of success he had been striving to attain. Hermann was crowned World Champion M85 orienteer in both the Sprint and the Long Distance events. Congratulations Hermann, and may you dominate for many years to come.

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VICTORINOX AWARD

The Victorinox Award goes to Peter Creely for his SpaceRacing article. Peter will receive a Victorinox Handyman which includes 24 tools and features, retail value $119.

New Orienteer

CONGRATULATIONS to Liz Hubbert & Andrew Atkinson – a son, Oscar Julian, born 4 October 2009 in Perth. His first training event will be held soon and Oscar says he will be aiming at the M‑2 title at the 2011 Easter 3‑Days in WA.

Funny Bits

SIGN at an ice‑cream parlour in WA – “Children left unattended will be given a double espresso and a free puppy”. Priorities – “Life is too short – eat dessert first”. Stressed‑out mother – “If you want a hot breakfast, set fire to your cornflakes”.

Merry Christmas

CHRISTMAS is almost upon us again. Best wishes and have a happy and safe one; and if you’re going to the Xmas 5 Days – spike those controls.

Our Santa-O cartoon is courtesy Suunnistaja magazine in Finland.

Helen Mason-Fyfe punching a control at the South Australian Winter Solstice Event – June 2009. It could only be the Tothill map – steep, stony ground; dead wattles; green yakkas; enhanced boulder features. I really cannot think of another O map quite like it. Peter Kreminski