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20 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Oregon ranchers ask state to kill wolves that attacked calf SALEM (AP) — A rancher in northeastern Oregon’s Wallowa County has asked state officials to kill wolves from the Harl Butte pack after an investiga- tor confirmed wolves killed a calf. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife tells the Capital Press that it received the request Friday and will decide in the coming days. A Fish and Wildlife inves- tigator determined the calf of about 450-pounds (204 kilograms) died around July 21 and was mostly con- sumed by the time it was discovered. State officials say they found bite marks on the carcass and wolf tracks in the area. A GPS track- ing collar also showed a wolf was within 200 yards (183 meters) of the carcass four times from July 21 to July 25. Running commentary | Summer reading suggestions By Charlie Kanzig Correspondent For me, summertime means being outdoors as much as possible, whether it be running, hiking or biking. I have also found myself on my back deck stretched out on the couch or in the shady lawn in an Adirondack chair reading quite a bit this month. When it comes to read- ing, I have an eclectic taste. I love biographies, but I am a sucker for mysteries and political thrillers as well. This summer, I got shamed into finally starting the Harry Potter series, certainly mak- ing myself one of the last Americans to do so. But my absolute favorite choice of books, both fiction and non-fiction, is those that relate to running or other ath- letic pursuits that require the discipline of endurance train- ing, perseverance, mental toughness and the pursuit of a far-reaching goal. My sister Shawn, who lives in Port Angeles, Washington, gave me the best new recommendation for this summer when I visited her earlier this month. “Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James chronicles the quest of nine Americans in pursuit of the Olympic gold medal in row- ing in 1936. While not about running, any runner could relate to the rigors of train- ing described brilliantly by the author of the University of Washington team. Unlike the individual focus that most running stories involve, the beauty of this epic tale is how the young men learn to work together in beautiful harmony to reach their dreams. The setting in the Northwest makes the story more vibrant for those of us familiar with the landscape; and the timeframe, during the rise of Hitler, makes the story particularly compelling. The classic “Once a Runner” (1978) and its much- delayed sequel “Again to Carthage” (2008) by John L. Parker, Jr. are must-reads for anyone who ever ran track, particularly the mile or 1,500. Every Oregonian with even the slightest interest in running should read “Pre: The Story of America’s Greatest Distance Running Legend,” which chronicles the life and running career of Steve Prefontaine, who died in a car crash in 1975 after an illustrious high school career at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Oregon, followed by dominance at the colle- giate level for the University of Oregon and an epic race in the 5,000 meters at the 1972 Munich Olympics. He remains an emblem of cha- risma and gutsiness among American distance runners. Related is “Bowerman and the Men of Oregon,” by Kenny Moore, another Reverse Facial Aging and Look Years Younger Collagen, bone & fat loss cause symptoms of aging. Stop loss, repair damage & reverse aging with FDA-approved Sculptra® injections. PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Wolves may have attacked livestock in Wallowa County. 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As a coach and a runner who is sort of starting over from scratch, I am think- ing that this book might hold some valuable insights. Finally, in acknowledge- ment that trail running, including ultra-marathoning, is becoming increasingly popular the book “Running Through the Wall: Personal Encounters with the Ultramarathon” looks very interesting as it includes sto- ries from ultra-runners of all ages and experience levels, giving any runner/reader an opportunity to relate. The author, Neal Jamison, has written for numerous publi- cations including Runner’s World. Though not a new book, it is considered by crit- ics to be a great introduc- tion to the sport and a great encouragement for runners considering running further than the 26.2-mile marathon distance. I am sure I am not alone as a runner in need of any extra motivation I can find to keep moving and perhaps one or more of these books will inspire others as well. There’s plenty of summer left! SAVE S AVV E GAS. G AS. 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