Once again Brookside Free Methodist Church was the host site for the CKRR’s awards banquet on Saturday, February 25th. Those in attendance contributed to the pitch-in style meal that filled the tables with 6 crock pots of chili, mac and cheese, cheese dip, sandwiches, veggies, chips, pies, cookies and so much more.

Club Kokomo Road Runners

THE ROADRUNNER MARCH 2017

Club Meeting—Monday, Mar 13th @ 6 P.M. @ PIZZA JUNKIEZ 2930 S Washington St, Kokomo, (Across from Rural King) SOCIAL HOUR @ 5P.M. SOFT DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED

CKRR AWARDS BANQUET

Chili, Contributor and the top three vote recipients who won gift cards

Outdoor Big Pot Peggy Billiard 1st Place

Venison Jeannie Elmore 2nd Place

Chili Mac’n’Cheese Staci Brack 3rd Place

Southwest Anita Dillman

Screamin Fire David Bruce

Turkey Jonathan McQuaide

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2016 POINTS AWARD WI NNERS

Division Place Gender Name Division Place Gender Name

RUNNER 0-12 1 F Hannah Moore RUNNER 0-12 1 M Alex Studebaker

RUNNER 0-12 2 F Ella Kantz RUNNER 0-12 2 M Jacob Van Horn

RUNNER 0-12 3 F Gretchen Riggle RUNNER 0-12 3 M Ethan Snyder

RUNNER 13-19 1 F Bronwyn Getts RUNNER 13-19 1 M Brody Brack

RUNNER 13-19 2 F Kayla Bullock

RUNNER 13-19 3 F Anna Bullock

RUNNER 20-24 1 F Kelsey Koon

RUNNER 20-24 2 F Emilie Hubbard

RUNNER 25-29 1 F Bethany Kirkwood RUNNER 25-29 1 M Kory Kennedy

RUNNER 25-29 2 M Kirk Kennedy

RUNNER 30-34 1 F Tiffany Massey RUNNER 30-34 1 M Jacob Riley

RUNNER 30-34 2 F Danielle McQuaide RUNNER 30-34 2 M Johnathan McQuaide

RUNNER 30-34 3 F Holly Hurlburt

RUNNER 35-39 1 F Jenny Tudor

RUNNER 35-39 2 F Jennifer Van Horn

RUNNER 40-44 1 M Aaron Craig

RUNNER 40-44 2 M Keith Hill

RUNNER 45-49 1 F Debbie Beachy RUNNER 45-49 1 M Noel Shafer

RUNNER 50-54 1 F Cara McKellar RUNNER 50-54 1 M Paul Sanders

RUNNER 50-54 2 F Ann Hubbard RUNNER 50-54 2 M Scott Deyoe

RUNNER 50-54 3 M Warren Tierney

RUNNER 55-59 1 F Kelly Studebaker RUNNER 55-59 1 M Phil Rozzi

RUNNER 55-59 2 F Deb Taylor RUNNER 55-59 2 M Keith McAndrews

RUNNER 55-59 3 F Jodee McClish

RUNNER 60-64 1 F Anna Rangel RUNNER 60-64 1 M Mark Shorter

RUNNER 60-64 2 F Peggy Billiard RUNNER 60-64 2 M Mike Deardorff

RUNNER 60-64 3 F Robin Tetrault RUNNER 60-64 3 M Max Elmore

RUNNER 65-69 1 M Ron Greene

RUNNER 65-69 2 M Ricke Stucker

RUNNER 70-74 1 M David Hughes

RUNNER 75-79 1 M John Peters

RUNNER 80+ 1 M Riley Case

RUNNERS

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2016 POINTS AWARD WI NNERS CON’T

Division Place Gender Name Division Place Gender Name

WALKER 30-34 1 F Stacy Kowalski WALKER 30-34 1 M Vince Lorenz

WALKER 40-44 1 F Lea Smock

WALKER 45-49 1 F Sherry Kestle

WALKER 45-49 2 F Carol Savage

WALKER 50-54 1 F Chari Deyoe WALKER 50-54 1 M Kevin Whitted

WALKER 55-59 1 F Mary Miller WALKER 55-59 1 M Bruce Savage

WALKER 55-59 2 F Debby Berkshire WALKER 55-59 2 M Jeff Freeman

WALKER 55-59 3 F Marianne Wilson

WALKER 60-64 1 F Jan Wall WALKER 60-64 1 M Rick Spencer

WALKER 60-64 2 F Sue Keller

WALKER 65-69 1 F Anita Dillman WALKER 65-69 1 M Greg Wall

WALKER 65-69 2 M Terry Whitted

WALKER 65-69 3 M Toney Lorenz

WALKER 70-74 1 M Bob McBride

WALKER 70-74 2 M John Mohr

WALKER 75-79 1 M Jim Gross

FEMALE YOUTH RUNNER OF THE YEAR 0-19 Hanna Moore

MALE YOUTH RUNNER OF THE YEAR 0-19 Ethan Snyder

FEMALE RUNNER OF THE YEAR 20-39 Jennifer Van Horn

MALE RUNNER OF THE YEAR 20-39 Johnathan McQuade

FEMALE MASTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR 40-54 Ann Hubbard

MALE MASTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR 40-54 Paul Sanders

FEMALE SENIOR MASTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR 55+ Robin Tetrault

MALE SENIOR MASTER RUNNER OF THE YEAR 55+ Riley Case

FEMALE WALKER OF THE YEAR Sherry Kestle

MALE WALKER OF THE YEAR Kevin Whitted

FEMALE SENIOR WALKER OF THE YEAR 55+ Debby Berkshire

MALE SENIOR WALKER OF THE YEAR 55+ Vern Keller

WALKERS

18-Mar Norris Amboy 5K 5K Run/Walk Time: 9 a.m. Community Bldg, Amboy Contact: John Norris 1-Apr CK Ultimate (V) 10-Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk Time: 9 a.m. Tierney Warehouse, 1401 W Cliff Dr, Logansport Contact: Vern & Sue Keller 22-Apr Follow-Me Neil’s Run 5K Run Walk Time: 9 a.m. Location: McKinley School Contact: Teri Rose 13-May Norris - Kokomo 3 M Walk / 4M Run Time: 8:30 a.m. Jackson-Morrow Park Contact: John Norris 20-May MCF Prison Breakout 5M Run / 3M Walk Time: 8 a.m. Bunker Hill Contact: Anne Hubbard 10-Jun Norris-Greentown 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Greentown Contact: John Norris 1-Jul Haynes 5K (V) 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Kokomo Municipal Stadium Contact: Mike Anderson

8-Jul Race for Grace 5K Run Time: 8 a.m. 15-Jul Panther Prowl 5K 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Russiaville, IN Contact: Gary Jewell 22-Jul Jerome Water 5K Time: 8 a.m. Jerome Christian Church Contact: Ryan Horner 5-Aug Norris-Converse 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Converse, IN Contact: John Norris

26-Aug Running the Shores 5K 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Champaign Shores Contact: Todd Moser 2-Sep Steps for Recovery 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Location: Gilead House Contact: Carol Savage 9-Sep HESP 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Kokomo High School Contact: Vicki Boles

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Save the date....2nd annual Walker Picnic, June 3, 2017 more details soon

23-Sep Bee Bumble 5K / 10K Time: 8 a.m. Burnettsville, IN Contact: Don Hurd 30-Sep Saints on the Run 5K Run Walk Time: 8 a.m. Location Contact: Heather Weber 7-Oct Cole Porter 5K Run/Walk, 15K Run Time: 9 a.m. Circus Bldg, Peru, IN Contact: Jim Yates 11-Nov CK Charity Run 5K (V) 5K Run/Walk 20 Points for each finisher Time: 9 a.m. Location: ???____________ Contact: Jeannie Townsend 23-Nov CK Cares 5K (V) 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Highland Park Contact: Tetraults & Shorter 2-Dec Rudolph 5K 5K Run/Walk Time: 8 a.m. Kokomo Public Library Contact: Ashley Shanks 31-Dec CK NYE 5K (V) 5K Run/Walk Time: 2 PM Highland Park Contact: Vern & Sue Keller

Savage Scroll I’ve lived in Indiana my whole life, but I don’t know if I’ve ever experienced a

winter like this one. With not much snow, so much rain and warm Spring like days. I hope

you all have been able to get out and enjoy this weather. I know many of you have already

been out running races already.

What fun races have you done? What are your goals for this year? I hope to continue to improve my 5k time and maybe start

walking farther distances this year. I’d like to do more hiking this year. We will be going to Spring Mill State Park this summer and I’m look-

ing forward to exploring all that they have to offer in that park. I’d also like to get out and hike nearby Kokomo.

I want to congratulate all the winners from the Banquet on the 25th. It was so great to see so many of you. It’s always great to be

around my CKRR friends, I really do miss our fellowship during the winter months.

Please remember to keep those club members who are facing health issues in your prayers. We have many who have had surger-

ies and going through recovery mode right now.

I hope to see you around town and at the upcoming races.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has

promised to those who love him. James 1:12

CK Group Long Run— Each Sunday, David Bruce or-

ganizes a run (walkers welcome too) as they are building on the distance. The last run, the group met at BMO Harris Bank parking lot at the corner

of Jackson and Buckeye at 1pm for

a 8 mile or so run through Foster Park, Highland Park, back downtown on the Industrial Heritage Trail. After run they got together at one of the restaurants in the downtown area. Of course if you would like to run or walk a shorter distance, you can loop around Foster Park or run one of their past 6 or 7 mile loops. We would like for everyone to come out to join us. Time it so you are finishing up around 2:30 so you can partake in the after run get together. Good times!! Run On!! - - please follow our Facebook page for updates and details

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Additional Awards…..

20 yr members: Phil Rozzi

Kathleen Leach

Byron Bundrent

Charlie Skoog

30yr members: Stan Shuey

Anne Willes.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD David Bruce

CONTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR Mat Snyder

MOST OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE Kory Kennedy

Points of Interest

Johnathan and Danielle McQuaide ran the Mercedes-Benz Half Marathon in Birmingham, AL on February 12. Nice race, little hiller than

around here. Danielle McQuaide: 2:31.14

Johnathan McQuaide: 2:22.57

We had some members who traveled to Ft Myers, FL and participated in the Edison Festival of Lights 5K on February 18th. The weather was

great although there was a light rain for most of the race. The temperature was in the 70's and very humid! What else would we expect

from that part of Florida! The overall winner was Charles Mathenge from Ft. Myers in 14:47. The first female was Bridget Lyons from Atlan-

ta, Ga. in 16:19. From the 989 finishers—here are some finishing from Indiana.

Mark Commorford 29:11

Steve Kilcline 29:38

Robin Cole 37:25

Anita Dillman, Sherry Kestle and Debby Berkshire competed in the Fat Ass Challenge around Lake Mingo in Kennecuck Park in Danville Illi-

nois. They finished two full laps for a total of 17.4 miles. Very rugged, hilly, muddy and wet trail. Time of 6 hr. 20 minutes including one water

and bathroom break.

David Bruce & Patty Weitzel

Mat Snyder

Kory Kennedy

50/50 Ticket sales raised $187…..so the winner

walked away with $94. Eleven others also won gift

cards to local restaurants.

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1. Meeting was called to order by president Patty Weitzel with an opening prayer by Carol Savage. 2. Motion make by Sue Keller to accept the Jan 2017 minutes which was 2nd by Bruce Savage. Motion passed. 3. A treasurer report was given by Mark Shorter. 4. CKRR Awards Banquet will be held on Feb 25th with set up scheduled for Noon. Virgil Weitzel would appreciate any assistance to set up the

tables and chairs. 5. Sue Keller presented information regarding sound system quotes that would include rechargeable batteries and Bluetooth compatible. Scott

Deyoe made a motion to purchase the $249.99 unit with a 3 year protection plan (unit includes tripod and is MP3 compatible) that was seconded by Jeanie Townsend. Motion carried.

6. Patty Weitzel had a conflict which will prohibit her from attending the RRCA convention March 9-12. David Bruce has agreed to attend in her place.

7. Follow-Me Neil 5K race will be held at Foster Park. 8. The 2nd vote for the CKRR volunteer constitution changes passed. The constitution will be updated with the revisions. 9. Thirty-three ballots were cast in the club election. The current officers retained their positions. 10. Request was made to rename to CK Ultimate race in Rhenda Acton’s honor. Due to the short notice, a motion was made by Sue Ke ller to re-

name the CK Ultimate Race for the 2018 race schedule. Motion was 2nd by Linda Kendall and motion carried. Discussion regarding this change will occur in the fall during the 2018 calendar review.

11. John Wiles reported that Goodfellows made a $2500 donation to CKRR/Coyote Kids. 12. David Bruce expresses a need for a waiver for the Sunday organized run/walks. Mark Short will forward the current waiver to use for the events. 13. A discussion regarding club membership and the dwindling numbers. Patty Weitzel expressed an interest to build the club making it more fun

and meeting the needs for the members. Discussed were the desire for 10K and run/walks beyond the 5K as well as family friendly events. Patty Weitzel took the name of members present (Scott Deyoe, David Bruce & Jeannie Townsend) who would like to discuss with her to brain-storm and explore possibilities. If you are interested or have ideas, please contact Patty.

14. Sue and Vern Keller have taken the race director duties for the CK Ultimate. Vern has reached out to the Tierney Warehouse as well as Sun Spot for some bananas. Stan Shuey has the maps and Jenny Tudor will make contact to Rhenda’s home extension club for help with the cook-ies.

Meeting adjourned Those in attendance: Jenny Tudor, David Bruce, Scott Deyoe, Jeannie & Greg Townsend, Patty Weitzel, Linda Kendall, John Wiles, Mark Shorter, Carol and Bruce Savage, and Sue Keller

CKRR CLUB MEETING FEB 13, 2017