John Balouris Wins St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K
Gibsonia, Pa. - Aug. 5, 2006 - John Balouris, 20 of Allison Park won the 15th annual St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K Run/Walk today, Aug. 5, 2006, with a time of 15:46. Capturing first place in the women's division was Kristie Domis, 15 of Pittsburgh with a time of 19:21.
The event, held along Meridian Road, was sponsored by TRACO. UPMC Health Plan was the course sponsor. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which assists patients at St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas and The Arbors at St. Barnabas who otherwise would not be able to afford their care. Activities at the race included a performance by country and rock band The Shelly Duff band, an awards ceremony hosted by Scott Harbaugh of WPXI-TV, food and beverages, and prize giveaways.
Both overall winners were crowned with Olympic-tradition laurel wreaths and presented with etched glass trophies. Balouris and Domis joined a record-setting 728 runners and walkers who participated in the event.
The second place overall male finisher was Lucas Zarzecny, 17 of Pittsburgh. His time was 15:49. Third place was Lawrence Quinn, 24 of Boalsburg with a time of 15:53. The second place overall female finisher was Katherine Reinhart, 17 of Gibsonia with a time of 19:54. The third place overall female finisher was Heidi Manfred, 25 of Altoona with a time of 20:00. All received trophies for their accomplishments.
Eighty-two more trophies were given to the top three winners in the 14 age categories in the men's and women's divisions. The winners for each category are:
MEN'S DIVISION
Ages 9 & Under
1. Gregory Schleicher, 8, Wexford, 22:08
2. Evan Schleicher, 7, Wexford, 23:00
3. Nicholas Gust, 9, Gibsonia, 26:08
Ages 10 - 14
1. Brian Shields, 11, Allison Park, 20:42
2. Michael Pennell, 14, Wexford, 21:50
3. Jimmy Humphrey, 12, Pittsburgh, 22:56
Ages 15 - 19
1. Kenneth Burgess, 18, Moon Twp., 16:36
2. Patrick Morgan, 16, Wexford, 16:37
3. Cody Kier, 18, Valencia, 16:54
Ages 20 - 24
1. Gregory Byrnes 22, Wexford, 17:06
2. Paul Geibel, 21, Butler, 18:41
3. Justin Achezinski, 21, Butler, 21:07
Ages 25 - 29
1. Matthew Manfred, 25, Altoona, 16:31
2. James Gordish, 25, Sewickley, 17:54
3. Chaz Connolly, 28, Allison Park, 18:24
Ages 30 - 34
1. John Neff, 30, Cranbery Twp., 18:29
2. John Caskey, 30, Penn Hills, 18:52
3. Fausto Franceschini, 33, Pittsburgh, 19:24
Ages 35 - 39
1. James Hommes, 35, Pittsburgh, 16:45
2. Doug Basinski, 35, Pittsburgh, 17:59
3. Jim Pitts, 35, Sharpsville, 18:13
Ages 40 - 44
1. Jerry Maher, 40, Butler, 17:16
2. Emmett Santillo, 44, Beaver Falls, 18:59
3. Rich Sandala, 44, Venetia, 19:33
Ages 45 - 49
1. Dominic Wyzomirski, 46, Allison Park, 17:15
2. Tim Monfre, 46, Butler, 18:00
3. Rich Makin, 49, Saxonburg, 18:18
Ages 50 - 54
1. Dave Sippel, 51, Wexford, 19:11
2. Ron Romanoff, 50, Pittsburgh, 19:21
3. Bill Schmidt, 51, Mars, 20:24
Ages 55 - 59
11. Jim Neigh, 55, Butler, 20:18
2. David Bowser, 56, Natrona Heights, 20:20
3. Jodi Hinds, 56, Maryville, Tenn., 20:21
Ages 60 - 64
1. Jack Neff, 61, Pittsburgh, 21:17
2. James Nagel, 62, Darlington, 21:51
3. Robert Walker, 61, Pittsburgh, 22:00
Ages 65 - 69
1. Lou Alaskin, 65, New Galilee, 22:15
2. Dick Amato, 67, Pittsburgh, 22:31
3. Bill Bright, 65, Cheswick, 25:57
Ages 70 & Over
1. Ray English, 71, 23:52
2. Lou Lodovico, 82, Ellwood City, 26:14
3. Regis Costello, 76, Emsworth, 28:12
WOMEN'S DIVISION
Ages 9 & Under
1. 1. Ani Schleicker, 9, Wexford, 22:36
2. Paige Wilczynski, 7, Gibsonia, 35:17
3. Kara Flaherty, 8, Pittsburgh, 36:54
Ages 10 - 14
1. Laura Humphrey, 14, Pittsburgh, 20:26
2. Sarah Kuethe, 13, Gibsonia, 22:51
3. Nicole Luchansky, 10, Allison Park, 23:00
Ages 15 - 19
1. Emily Wobb, 15, Gibsonia, 21:09
2. Joelle Scarnati, 15, Cranberry Twp., 21:37
3. Lauren McGaughey, 15, Allison Park, 22:23
Ages 20 - 24
1. Cynthia Wilson, 20, Jeffersonville, Ind, 22:59
2. Erin Sondej, 21, Valencia, 23:48
3. Ashley Brooks, 20, Valencia, 24:08
Ages 25 - 29
1. 1. Leslie Kramer, 29, Slippery Rock, 20:14
2. Melissa Macefe, 29, Cockeysville, Md, 21:03
3. Liz Kennon, 27, Pittsburgh, 21:41
Ages 30 - 34
1. Laura Jakovac, 34, Gibsonia, 22:57
2. Heather Popelka, 30, Pittsburgh, 26:54
3. Valerie Hamilton, 30, Glenshaw, 27:40
Ages 35 - 39
1. Joan Schmidt, 36, Carlisle, 23:32
2. Heather Schell, 38, Sharpsville, 23:41
3. Pam Kristoff, 39, Cranberry Twp, 25:51
Ages 40 - 44
1. Sue Ruzicka, 43, Harrison City, 20:18
2. Lori Piedimonte, 42, Cranberry Twp., 20:01
3. Barbara DeRenzo, 42, Allison Park, 22:35
Ages 45 - 49
1. Sharyl Relic, 47, Mars, 21:36
2. Kimberly Reinhart, 45, Gibsonia, 22:58
3. Debbie Deddo, 48, Valencia, 23:53
Ages 50 - 54
1. Michelle Choo, 50, Gibsonia, 22:13
2. Patricia Neubert, 53, Saxonburg, 23:41
3. Cheryl Lane-McKillop, 52, Rural Valley, 26:13
Ages 55 - 59
1. Shirley Macefe, 56, Butler, 21:57
2. Anne Cheman, 55, Harmony, 26:24
3. Nancy Miller, 57, Seven Fields, 28:23
Ages 60 - 64
1. Mary Jo Neff, 63, Pittsburgh, 25:46
2. Barbara Nagel, 60, Darlington, 27:43
3. Virginia Hall, 63, Portersville, 41:43
Ages 65 - 69
1. Janet Vensel, 65, Butler, 47:20
Ages 70 & Over
1. Ruth Reubie, 70, Seven Fields, 31:52
2. Margretta Lutz, 77, Saxonburg, 42:32
3. Mary Ellen McShea, 73, Export, 47:35
The winner in the wheelchair category was Richard Fickes, 43 of Meadville with a time of 44:03.
For the third year, the St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K Run/Walk had a corporate division. Corporate teams were composed of five members with the top three runners' totals going toward the team total. Winning team trophies for the top three teams were:
Running Wild
1. Mark Roberts, 45, Pittsburgh, 19:00
2. Sue Ruzicka, 43, Harrison City, 20:18
3. Doug Hutchinson, 21, Gibsonia, 22:19
Rev's Runners UPMC
1. Dennis Minarik, 55, Pittsburgh, 22:12
2. Daniel Silvio, 24, Monroeville, 22:57
3. Todd Pavoli, 41, Wexford, 22:58
Medrad-Stellants
1. Jim Staresinic, 42, Bradford Woods, 21:12
2. Randy Black, 39, Butler, 21:31
3. Mark Keating, 31, Glenshaw, 23:39
St. Barnabas Health System is the largest health care concern of its kind in Pennsylvania and offers service apart from the ordinary in a faith-based, non-denominational setting. Tracing its heritage back to 1900, the system serves approximately 900 inpatients and residents, plus 35,000 outpatients and home care clients. The health system is composed of the St. Barnabas Communities, including The Village at St. Barnabas, The Washington Place at St. Barnabas and The Woodlands at St. Barnabas; St. Barnabas Clinical Services, including St. Barnabas Nursing Home, St. Barnabas Medical Center, Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas and The Arbors at St. Barnabas; the Kean Theatre; and St. Barnabas Charities, the fund-raising arm.
Contact:
Kathleen Brenneman
(724) 444-5530
kbrenneman@stbarnabashealthsystem.com
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