22nd Annual Turkey Trot results

The 22nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k, presented by Richardson “No Bull” Insurance, was held Saturday, November 16 at the CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Outpatient Rehabilitation Center located at 901 S. William St.

Over 60 runners and walkers took to the streets of Atlanta in support of the CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation.

Crossing the finish line first with a time of 21:19 was 13 year old Dylan Bouchard from McLeod, TX.

Finishing a close second, and the over top female, was Alexis Waldum with a time of 21:22.

Penny Lynn walked her way to the title of top walker with a time of 41:46. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals were also given in the following age groups: 12 & Under female: Landry Peace 29:33, 12 & Under male: Brady Majors 25:38, Jackson Isely 27:01, Hunter Griggs 36:23, 13-18 female: Keri Fomby 22:06, Kendall Fant 22:41, Anne Marie Hanner 26:42, 13-18 male: Trent Granberry 21:58, Kaden Satterfield 22:41, Christian Isely 31:22, 19-29 female: Katelyn Fielder 30:47, Chelsea Ivey 31:15, Kayla Berry 38:58, 19-29 male: Will Allen 23:45, 30-39 female: Kimberly Majors 28:40, Kristen Dufner 29:40, Aimee Daniel 29:47, 30-39 male: David Isely 27:59, Benjamin Killett 35:13, 40-49 female: Laura Dossey 31:02, Nickey Hutson 33:17, Terri Peace 37:20, 40-49 male: Jason Griggs 22:12, 50-59 female: Jennifer Christian 26:37, Laurie Sims 29:37, Chrissie Allen 29:58, 50-59 male: Monty Murry 23:17, Harold Myers 23:28, Paul Cothren 39:00, 60-69 female: Tonnie Turpin 32:19, Leslie Fox 40:23, Martha Ward 52:36, 60-69 male: Max Fruge 25:53, Jim Christian 29:14, Everett Lee 56:19, 70 & Over female: Diana Upchurch 56:37, 70 & Over male: Jeff Hale 43:07, James Upchurch 56:38.

Spring Creek Enterprises once again sponsored the course bounty, in which eligible 1st place male and female finishers could win an additional $500 prize if the standing course record was broken. Although the finishing times for this year’s 5k were impressive, the 2018 record times of male 15:34 and female 19:56 stand for another year. “It’s always exciting to see the first few runners cross the finish line, and with so much on the line, the anticipation really builds. Even though the bounty wasn’t claimed this year, I was really impressed we had so many runners finish under 30 minutes,” added Melissa Kimble, Foundation Development Coordinator.

After the run, participants and community members were treated to a delicious Thanksgiving feast at CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta. This year’s turkey cook-off winner was Mark Lafferty with Lafferty’s Home Center.

The pumpkin pie cookoff winner was Amanda Lafferty with her pumpkin pie crunch. Special thanks goes to Aramark for sponsoring the feast and to the staff at Cass County Bank for helping serve.

The Turkey Trot 5k and Community Thanksgiving are fundraisers benefitting the CHRISTUS St. Michael Atlanta Foundation. The Foundation would like to recognize its board members, sponsors, and all those who made this year’s event a great success.

Current Foundation board members are Becky Garrett, Kendell Wolfe, Michael Stringer, Miranda Johnson, Renee Hozdic, Rodney Bynum, Amanda Lafferty, Robin Betts, Chad Clements, and Kirby Mc-Cord.

2019 Sponsors include: Richardson Insurance, Rushing Pest Control, Cass County Bank, Ivan Smith Furniture, Ark-La-Tex Lawn, Superior Realty, Tong Brothers Auto, Amanda Lafferty Law Office, Renee Hozdic Travel Dreams, Merle Norman, Red River Federal Credit Union, Flint Furniture, Peace Financial, Donna Koehler, Fidelity, Terri’s Treasures, Kelli Cox Farmer’s Insurance, Kelli Ashbrook State Farm, Cornerstone Title, Atlanta Air, Genesis PrimeCare Ellington Memorial Clinic, HHS, John Hathcock Construction, Family Eye Care Clinic, Heritage Hospice, and Spring Creek Enterprises.