21st Annual Knights of Columbus State College Adventure 5K
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State College, PA
October 9, 2011
It was a beautiful fall day as 86 runners competed in the 21st Annual Knights of Columbus Adventure 5K on Sunday. This race benefits the Schlow Centre Region Library Children's Department.
The Knights race is the Nittany Valley Running Club's official Beginners Race. This year seven runners completed their first 5K race. This year's beginners were Sally Neely, Brad Westhafer, Kate Woodford, Kimberly Musial, Grace Peiffe, Sara Lucid, and Thomas Sowers. All beginners received a ribbon of recognition to help commemorate their first 5K. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
One of the area's regular runners and last year's third place finisher, Patrick Singletary, 46, took first place in 17:52; followed by last year's first place finisher, Alan Effrig, 32, in 18:10; and third place finisher, Joe Schuchert, 33, in 19:49. In the women's race, Catherine Curtin, 12 , took first place in 21:38; followed by second place finisher, Megan Schuchert, 33, in 22:04; and third place finisher, Julia Neely, 11, in 24:17.
A large number of families, including the Schucherts, Neelys, Maras, Fedkins, Maguires, Shireys, Smiths, Welshs, and Van Velsors participated in either the 5K and/or the Kids' races.
Race director Christine Rodgers wants to thank all the volunteers for helping make race day a success. The race raised $1600 for its beneficiary, the Schlow Centre Region Library's Children's Department. Past race director Marty Mazur, provided invaluable assistance with many pre-race and race day preparations. Additionally, a huge thank you to Kim Barger who helped with many of the pre- and race day tasks. As usual, Dave Eggler did an excellent job in tracking the runners' times and compiling the results. Dave Agler provided high-quality finish line support. Thanks to Fran Zola for efficiently handling the difficult task of managing last minute, race day registrations and to Adam Bugaj who, on his bike, guided the runners through the course. Finally, many thanks to course marshals Cassandra Rosas, Mary Beth Hoffman, Meira Minard, Fran Zola, and the many spectators who at last minute agreed to help out directing runners along the course.
Finally, a big Thank You goes out to the race sponsors. The Knights of Columbus generously allowed the NVRC to host the race from their hall, and donated a thoughtful cash gift to help defray race expenses. Club member and long-time sponsor, Tom Cali, of Tom Cali Re/Max Centre Realty also generously donated a cash gift, as well as MedExpress. Subway provided coupons for runners to receive a free 6" sub. Wal-Mart and Wegman's provided store gift cards which were used to purchase post race food for the runners. CCDA Water donated bottled water. Other local businesses, including Rapid Transit Sports, Appalachian Outdoors, The Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel, The Bicycle Shop, East Coast Gym, Cracker Barrel, Red Lobster and Northland Bowl also provided prizes. As in previous years, Rosewood Silkscreening did a great job with the race T-shirts.
Thanks again and I look forward to seeing everyone again at next year's race.

Marty Mazur and Race Director Christine Rodgers present beneficiary check to Anita Ditz of Schlow Centre Region Library.
Christine Rodgers
Race Director
Results by Nittany Valley Running Club
Kids Race results are at the bottom of the page.
CLASS
PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME
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1 OpM Patrick Singletary, 46, State College, PA 17:52
2 OpM Alan Effrig, 32, State College, PA 18:10
3 OpM Joe Schuchert, 33, State College, PA 19:49
4 1 M25 Tim Aydin, 27, Alexandria, VA 20:01
5 1 M45 Gregory Luna, 46, State College, PA 20:14
6 1 JrM Chris DiPerna, 12, Port Matilda, PA 20:22
7 2 M45 Dean Capone, 47, State College, PA 21:13
8 3 M45 Jeff Bartlett, 46, Altoona, PA 21:18
9 OpW Catherine Curtin, 12*, State College, PA 21:38
10 1 M35 Brian Burns, 36, State College, PA 21:46
11 1 M20 Davis DeMille, 22, State College, PA 21:58
12 OpW Megan Schuchert, 33*, State College, PA 22:04
13 2 JrM Thomas Sowers, 12, State College, PA 22:16
14 1 M40 Mark Fedkin, 41, State College, PA 22:41
15 1 M55 Earl Lake, 57, Furnace, PA 23:19
16 1 M50 Marty Mazur, 54, State College, PA 23:44
17 4 M45 Scott Gest, 45, State College, PA 23:52
18 OpW Julia Neely, 11*, State College, PA 24:17
19 2 M50 Jeff Henderson, 51, Furnace, PA 24:20
20 1 W30 Sara Noss, 33*, State College, PA 24:24
21 1 M30 Dave Freidenbloom, 31, Roaring Spring, PA 24:40
22 2 M20 Avi Sinicin, 22, State College, PA 24:52
23 2 M55 Robert Steffer, 55, Emporium, PA 24:58
24 2 W30 Heather Shadon, 34*, Bellefonte, PA 25:04
25 1 JrW Emma Maras, 10*, State College, PA 25:06
26 3 M50 James Maras, 50, State College, PA 25:07
27 5 M45 Bill Hessert, 47, Port Matilda, PA 25:10
28 1 W40 Kim Neely, 44*, State College, PA 25:30
29 1 W35 Heidi Metzger, 38*, State College, PA 25:40
30 1 M17 Nikita Fedkin, 18, State College, PA 25:45
31 1 W25 Jessica McNutt, 25*, State College, PA 25:50
32 2 JrW Emma Simon, 10*, Boalsburg, PA 25:54
33 3 JrW Katie Maguire, 10*, State College, PA 26:28
34 2 M40 Andrew Maguire, 41, State College, PA 26:30
35 3 M40 David Lloyd, 41, State College, PA 26:46
36 3 W30 Liz Troisi, 31*, State College, PA 26:50
37 2 W40 Jennifer DeCecco, 43*, State College, PA 27:06
38 6 M45 George Callahan, 48, State College, PA 27:12
39 3 JrM Spenser McLaughlin, 8, State College, PA 27:19
40 1 W45 Lori Reeves, 49*, State College, PA 27:20
41 4 JrW Summer Shirey, 12*, Pleasant Gap, PA 27:27
42 7 M45 Russ Dauberman, 45, Bellefonte, PA 27:45
43 4 W30 Brittany Rhoades, 31*, Bellefonte, PA 27:48
44 4 JrM Nathaniel Smith, 10, Port Matilda, PA 28:07
45 5 JrW Amber Shirey, 9*, Pleasant Gap, PA 28:14
46 1 W65 Paula Jech, 67*, State College, PA 28:16
47 2 W35 Erika Smith, 38*, Port Matilda, PA 28:19
48 4 M50 John Hook, 52, State College, PA 28:24
49 2 W45 Jennifer Hessert, 45*, Port Matilda, PA 28:39
50 1 M70 Terry Derk, 70, Dauphin, PA 28:46
51 6 JrW Gretchen Weyant, 12*, State College, PA 29:10
52 3 W35 Jessie DiLucia, 37*, Wayne, PA 29:13
53 5 W30 Rachel Garmon, 30*, Milesburg, PA 29:18
54 7 JrW Grace Peiffer, 12*, State College, PA 29:21
55 1 W50 Kim Nelson, 51*, State College, PA 29:32
56 8 M45 Toby Capparik, 45, Bellefonte, PA 30:05
57 1 W13 Natasha Fedkina, 13*, State College, PA 30:23
58 2 M30 Doug Parson, 34, Milroy, PA 30:40
59 1 W20 Sara Lucid, 24*, State College, PA 30:50
60 2 M25 Jason Hinsey, 25, State College, PA 30:50
61 2 M35 Michael Shaton, 37, Bellefonte, PA 31:05
62 6 W30 Laura Van Velsor, 30*, Boalsburg, PA 31:07
63 3 M30 Jason Van Velsor, 30, Boalsburg, PA 31:08
64 3 M55 Brad Westhafer, 59, Mechanicsburg, PA 31:11
65 4 W35 Pamela McCratic, 35*, Centre Hall, PA 31:22
66 3 W40 Laurie Shirey, 40*, Pleasant Gap, PA 31:29
67 3 W45 Patricia Welsh, 46*, Pleasant Gap, PA 31:31
68 4 W45 Beth Becher, 47*, Altoona, PA 31:35
69 7 W30 Amy Clark, 34*, Bellefonte, PA 31:37
70 2 W20 Kelly Crawford, 24*, State College, PA 31:57
71 1 W55 Kathie Mayo, 58*, Bellefonte, PA 32:44
72 2 W13 Victoria Maras, 13*, State College, PA 32:46
73 2 W55 Bonnie Higgins, 57*, State College, PA 33:24
74 2 W25 Kate Woodford, 29*, State College, PA 33:37
75 3 M25 Robert Cunningham, 26, Burnham, PA 33:40
76 8 JrW Shannon Welsh, 7*, Pleasant Gap, PA 34:00
77 8 W30 Christa Gallagher, 34*, Howard, PA 34:40
78 4 W40 Tammi McConnell, 42*, Altoona, PA 35:38
79 9 W30 Naomie LaBrecque, 33*, State College, PA 37:54
80 5 M50 Mitchell Schmidt, 52, State College, PA 37:55
81 5 W45 Mary Dauberman, 48*, Bellefonte, PA 38:27
82 5 W40 Kelly Buchan, 40*, Lock Haven, PA 39:45
83 3 W25 Melissa Dyrdahl, 26*, Bellefonte, PA 40:05
84 3 W13 Kimberly Musial, 13*, State College, PA 40:21
85 4 W25 Theresa Kutacz, 27*, State College, PA 40:22
86 6 W45 Sallly Neely, 49*, Hollidaysburg, PA 40:23
* indicates females
6 finishers among Males (no age given)
4 finishers among Men Under 13
1 finishers among Men 17 - 19
2 finishers among Men 20 - 24
3 finishers among Men 25 - 29
3 finishers among Men 30 - 34
2 finishers among Men 35 - 39
3 finishers among Men 40 - 44
8 finishers among Men 45 - 49
5 finishers among Men 50 - 54
3 finishers among Men 55 - 59
1 finishers among Men 70 - 74
8 finishers among Women Under 13
3 finishers among Women 13 - 16
2 finishers among Women 20 - 24
4 finishers among Women 25 - 29
9 finishers among Women 30 - 34
4 finishers among Women 35 - 39
5 finishers among Women 40 - 44
6 finishers among Women 45 - 49
1 finishers among Women 50 - 54
2 finishers among Women 55 - 59
1 finishers among Women 65 - 69
41 male finishers
45 female finishers
86 total finishers
CLASS
PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME
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Open Men
1 1 M45 Patrick Singletary, 46, State College, PA 17:52
2 2 M30 Alan Effrig, 32, State College, PA 18:10
3 3 M30 Joe Schuchert, 33, State College, PA 19:49
Open Women
9 1 JrW Catherine Curtin, 12, State College, PA 21:38
12 2 W30 Megan Schuchert, 33, State College, PA 22:04
18 3 JrW Julia Neely, 11, State College, PA 24:17
CLASS
PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME
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Men Under 13
6 1 Chris DiPerna, 12, Port Matilda, PA 20:22
13 2 Thomas Sowers, 12, State College, PA 22:16
39 3 Spenser McLaughlin, 8, State College, PA 27:19
44 4 Nathaniel Smith, 10, Port Matilda, PA 28:07
Men 17 - 19
30 1 Nikita Fedkin, 18, State College, PA 25:45
Men 20 - 24
11 1 Davis DeMille, 22, State College, PA 21:58
22 2 Avi Sinicin, 22, State College, PA 24:52
Men 25 - 29
4 1 Tim Aydin, 27, Alexandria, VA 20:01
60 2 Jason Hinsey, 25, State College, PA 30:50
75 3 Robert Cunningham, 26, Burnham, PA 33:40
Men 30 - 34
21 1 Dave Freidenbloom, 31, Roaring Spring, PA 24:40
58 2 Doug Parson, 34, Milroy, PA 30:40
63 3 Jason Van Velsor, 30, Boalsburg, PA 31:08
Men 35 - 39
10 1 Brian Burns, 36, State College, PA 21:46
61 2 Michael Shaton, 37, Bellefonte, PA 31:05
Men 40 - 44
14 1 Mark Fedkin, 41, State College, PA 22:41
34 2 Andrew Maguire, 41, State College, PA 26:30
35 3 David Lloyd, 41, State College, PA 26:46
Men 45 - 49
5 1 Gregory Luna, 46, State College, PA 20:14
7 2 Dean Capone, 47, State College, PA 21:13
8 3 Jeff Bartlett, 46, Altoona, PA 21:18
17 4 Scott Gest, 45, State College, PA 23:52
27 5 Bill Hessert, 47, Port Matilda, PA 25:10
38 6 George Callahan, 48, State College, PA 27:12
42 7 Russ Dauberman, 45, Bellefonte, PA 27:45
56 8 Toby Capparik, 45, Bellefonte, PA 30:05
Men 50 - 54
16 1 Marty Mazur, 54, State College, PA 23:44
19 2 Jeff Henderson, 51, Furnace, PA 24:20
26 3 James Maras, 50, State College, PA 25:07
48 4 John Hook, 52, State College, PA 28:24
80 5 Mitchell Schmidt, 52, State College, PA 37:55
Men 55 - 59
15 1 Earl Lake, 57, Furnace, PA 23:19
23 2 Robert Steffer, 55, Emporium, PA 24:58
64 3 Brad Westhafer, 59, Mechanicsburg, PA 31:11
Men 70 - 74
50 1 Terry Derk, 70, Dauphin, PA 28:46
CLASS
PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME
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Women Under 13
25 1 Emma Maras, 10, State College, PA 25:06
32 2 Emma Simon, 10, Boalsburg, PA 25:54
33 3 Katie Maguire, 10, State College, PA 26:28
41 4 Summer Shirey, 12, Pleasant Gap, PA 27:27
45 5 Amber Shirey, 9, Pleasant Gap, PA 28:14
51 6 Gretchen Weyant, 12, State College, PA 29:10
54 7 Grace Peiffer, 12, State College, PA 29:21
76 8 Shannon Welsh, 7, Pleasant Gap, PA 34:00
Women 13 - 16
57 1 Natasha Fedkina, 13, State College, PA 30:23
72 2 Victoria Maras, 13, State College, PA 32:46
84 3 Kimberly Musial, 13, State College, PA 40:21
Women 20 - 24
59 1 Sara Lucid, 24, State College, PA 30:50
70 2 Kelly Crawford, 24, State College, PA 31:57
Women 25 - 29
31 1 Jessica McNutt, 25, State College, PA 25:50
74 2 Kate Woodford, 29, State College, PA 33:37
83 3 Melissa Dyrdahl, 26, Bellefonte, PA 40:05
85 4 Theresa Kutacz, 27, State College, PA 40:22
Women 30 - 34
20 1 Sara Noss, 33, State College, PA 24:24
24 2 Heather Shadon, 34, Bellefonte, PA 25:04
36 3 Liz Troisi, 31, State College, PA 26:50
43 4 Brittany Rhoades, 31, Bellefonte, PA 27:48
53 5 Rachel Garmon, 30, Milesburg, PA 29:18
62 6 Laura Van Velsor, 30, Boalsburg, PA 31:07
69 7 Amy Clark, 34, Bellefonte, PA 31:37
77 8 Christa Gallagher, 34, Howard, PA 34:40
79 9 Naomie LaBrecque, 33, State College, PA 37:54
Women 35 - 39
29 1 Heidi Metzger, 38, State College, PA 25:40
47 2 Erika Smith, 38, Port Matilda, PA 28:19
52 3 Jessie DiLucia, 37, Wayne, PA 29:13
65 4 Pamela McCratic, 35, Centre Hall, PA 31:22
Women 40 - 44
28 1 Kim Neely, 44, State College, PA 25:30
37 2 Jennifer DeCecco, 43, State College, PA 27:06
66 3 Laurie Shirey, 40, Pleasant Gap, PA 31:29
78 4 Tammi McConnell, 42, Altoona, PA 35:38
82 5 Kelly Buchan, 40, Lock Haven, PA 39:45
Women 45 - 49
40 1 Lori Reeves, 49, State College, PA 27:20
49 2 Jennifer Hessert, 45, Port Matilda, PA 28:39
67 3 Patricia Welsh, 46, Pleasant Gap, PA 31:31
68 4 Beth Becher, 47, Altoona, PA 31:35
81 5 Mary Dauberman, 48, Bellefonte, PA 38:27
86 6 Sallly Neely, 49, Hollidaysburg, PA 40:23
Women 50 - 54
55 1 Kim Nelson, 51, State College, PA 29:32
Women 55 - 59
71 1 Kathie Mayo, 58, Bellefonte, PA 32:44
73 2 Bonnie Higgins, 57, State College, PA 33:24
Women 65 - 69
46 1 Paula Jech, 67, State College, PA 28:16
Kids Races
Photos courtesy of Sara Noss
Marty Mazur and Sara Noss help line kids up for the 1/4-mile Kids Race
Aidan Noss is happy with his ribbon after completing the 1/4-Mile Kids Race
KIDS RACE 8 & UNDER 1/4 mile
Name Age Time
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Ben Hoffman 8 1:27
Sarah Neely 8 1:29
Duncan Loviscky 7 1:52
Marcos Lepage 7 1:59
Bib #20 2:03
Daniel Mussett 7 2:04
Addie Parson 5 2:05
Brady Schuchert 4 2:32
Paddy DiLucia 4 2:40
Ellie Marshall 4 2:41
Aidan Noss 4 3:13
KIDS RACE 9 & OVER 1/2 mile
Name Age Time
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Sebastian Lepage 10 3:26
Stanley Hamilton 10 3:32
Keira Welsh 3:47