By Ian M. Lange
Special to the Weekly
The 36th annual Lopez Lions Club-sponsored 10-km and 5-km runs, 5-km walk and one-mile romp were enjoyed by all: everyone (participants and volunteers) had both fun and exercise with all proceeds once again helping community causes. For making this first event of that special day so successful, thanks are due to all our faithful sponsors (found on the back of each shirt), and to the Lopez Lions Club, the San Juan Public Works and Sheriff’s departments Lopez Fire Department, and others vital to holding this event. Check out the BuDu Racing website (www.buduracing.com) for placements and times.
Scott Tucker (37 min., 23.6 seconds) and Amy Esary in 44:39.5 (44 min., 39.5 sec.) took male and female firsts in the 10-km run, respectively. Winners in the male age categories include: 13-19; Maxwell McKee, 20-29; Hank Bennett, 30-39; Lewis Crippen, 40-49; Reid Winkler, 50-59; Scott Tucker, 60-69; Dennis Egan. Winning women were: 20-29; Sarah Munger, 30-39; Caitlin Morley, 40-49; Amy Esary, 50-59; Leslie Dana, and 60-69; Janet Ross.
Five-km race runner winners were David Scheibel in 17:49.3 and Susie Welty in 19:44.2. Male age group winners were: 1-12; Jonah Herring, 13-19; Ray Dahlstrom, 20-29; Griffin Hoins, 30-39; David Scheibel, 40-49; Brett Esary, 50-59; Marty Brown, 60-69; Paul Baron, 70-79; Dallas Wylie, 80+; Jon Avent, the “Birthday Boy.” In the female divison Jemma Willcox took the 1-12; Ivy McDonald 13-19, Claire Baron 20-29, Susie Welty 30-39, Krisi Lemm 40-49, Paula Wilson 50-59, Micky Heino 60-69, and Dorothy Vanausdale 70-79.
Five km walker male winners were: 1-12 Jared Femling, 13-19 Trey Cary, 20-29 Sean Galloway, 30-39 Evan Bryant (overall winner), 40-49 Kevin Sullivan, 50-59 William Gregoire, 60-69 Richard Locke, 70-79 Herb Schiessl, and 80- 89 Mike Muckle. For the women Heidi Simone won the 13-19 years old group, Ashley Cronkite 20-29, Lauren Nishimura 30-39, Julie Packard (overall winner) 40-49, Peg Minehan 50-59, Kim Monderbach, 60-69, and Kim Norton 70-79. Ethan Johnson and Tess Hureau won the male and female divisions, respectively, of the one mile Romp. Thanks to all for your help and for participating in this event! See you next year!
