The 5th annual Northern Columbia Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday August 9th. Start planning now. There are levels for all ages and degrees of competition.  The swim is 1/4 mile in beautiful Queechy Lake and then take a 18 mile bike ride thru the countryside to Ghent, then if your legs can keep you going it is a 4.5 mile run in to the village of Kinderhook. You can do it alone or with a team of three people. If you can't participate take a minute to be at the finish line and cheer the participants over the line. This whole event benefits the Cystic Fibrosis foundation. All registration fees and donations go to the foundation. It is another reason to live here in Columbia County. Don't get caught sleeping like Rip Van Winkle or you'll miss it. For more information and to register  to www.active.com.