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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fell runner rescued after sustaining ankle injury during Bob Graham round
A fell runner attempting the Bob Graham round needed to be saved by mountain rescue teams. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were notified by Cockermouth MRT about a fell runner who had sustained an ankle injury on Saturday June 29, When the exact location was determined, it was in Wasdale's patch. After a handover, the Wasdale MRT Team Leader 'swiftly' called out the team. The dramatic landscape which greeted the team (Image: Wasdale MRT) Once on scene the fell runner was assessed and the ankle splinted for extra stability. After transferring to the team stretcher, the tricky carry down to Gavel Neese was completed without incident. A handover to the awaiting ambulance crew was then undertaken before returning to base to reset the vehicles. The Wasdale team on site (Image: Wasdale MRT) The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge in the Lake District. It is named after Bob Graham, a Keswick guest house owner, who in June 1932 broke the Lakeland Fell record by traversing 42 fells within a 24-hour period. The Wasdale team on site (Image: Wasdale MRT) Traversing the 42 fells, starting and finishing at Keswick Moot Hall, involves running 66 miles with more than 8,000 metres of climbing. READ MORE: Lake District: Wasdale park and ride service approved | News and Star A spokesperson for Wasdale MRT said: 'We hope the fell runner is recovering well, and hope he returns to successfully complete his Bob Graham challenge in the future.'
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Cortrol Boosts Production Capacity with New Tulsa Fiberglass Pipe Fabrication Facility
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cortrol, a leading provider of non-metallic corrosion-resistant products and business unit of Harrington Process Solutions, today announced the opening of its second fiberglass pipe fabrication facility in Tulsa. The new state-of-the-art facility doubles the company's fabrication capacity for both custom and standard pipes. The facility is equipped with specialized infrastructure that enables the production of both complex and large-diameter piping systems, as well as the enhanced quality and assurance processes needed to consistently deliver excellent products. It also includes NSF-61 compliant post-cure, wash, and rinse capabilities, critical for manufacturing products for municipal water applications. With expanded capacity and new innovative technology, Cortrol is poised to provide its clients with unmatched quality, faster turnaround times, and increased flexibility for custom solutions, further solidifying its status as a leader in the industry. 'This new facility marks a major step forward in our growth and ability to support customers across critical municipal and industrial sectors,' said Seth Junge, President of Cortrol. 'As demand continues to rise for corrosion-resistant piping systems, we're excited to expand our capabilities to deliver high-performance solutions at scale. We are proud to increase our investment and presence in Tulsa, bringing new jobs and opportunities to a community we look forward to growing with.' "By increasing capacity and enhancing our technical capabilities, this strategic expansion of Cortrol underscores our continued focus on quality, responsiveness, and innovation," said Bob Graham, CEO of Harrington Process Solutions. "This advanced facility broadens our range of quality, tailored solutions and directly enhances our position as the definitive, one-stop partner for our customers' fluid process needs." About Cortrol Founded in 1979, Cortrol specializes in providing non-metallic, corrosion-resistant products and systems. Serving industries from chemical processing to water and wastewater treatment, Cortrol offers a comprehensive range of solutions including fiberglass pipe and fittings, lined steel, thermoplastic piping systems, and custom fabrications designed for reliable performance in demanding environments. About Harrington Process Solutions Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chino, California, Harrington is a leading distributor of fluid process products and solutions for industrial applications. With over 60 locations across the United States, Harrington provides solutions to vendors in a wide array of critical industries, including water and wastewater management, chemicals, manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, and food and beverage processing. For additional information, please visit
NZ Herald
08-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
The unlucky six: Kiwi rugby stars who missed out an an All Blacks jersey
Bob Graham (right) was an Auckland loose forward who offered great leadership skills. Photo / NZME Most Kiwi rugby fans will have a player they believe was desperately unfortunate to have never worn the All Blacks jersey. My list of local heroes who missed out on donning the black jersey doesn't include any of the horde of gifted men who, not wanted by the All
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Covington Eagles to host fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a fundraising event this weekend for people affected by Hurricane Helene. The event will benefit Western North Carolina disaster relief. It will be held in partnership with Spokes of Hope, a non-profit that is rebuilding areas affected like Chimney Rock and Bat Cave, one brick and one beam at a time. It will start on Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m. at the Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles, 715 E. Broadway St. in Covington. Attendees are asked to enter through the east side of the building. Highlights of the event will include live and silent auctions, a meat raffle, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Food will be available at Bee's Boba, Timeless Tacos and Potato Tornado trucks. Some of the featured items at the auctions will include art made by Bob Graham and Josh Kerr. These items were made from debris that washed up behind their shop after the hurricane. For more information on the event, call 937-216-2255. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
