That nasty little kid known as El Nino took a break on the first day of March, which was much more lamblike that lionine. It was a lovely day: foggy and damp early, turning partly cloudy with even some sun later on. More than 100 cabin-fever sufferers came out to Goethe Park and had so much pent-up energy that 27 did more than one course. Below are the complete results.
The park is so small that there's only the room and challenge for white, yellow and orange. Controls can't be placed too far from trails, because there are so many. But the new map (revised a year ago) is a huge improvement.
The white course was won by Richard Zeunges and Barry Cole in a time of 15:16. Second were Art Livingston, Melidy and Jill Walker of Casa Robles High School ROTC in 17:08. Third were Marsha Hand and Sharon Kirkbride in 18:14.
Zipping around the yellow course in 27:20 were Larry and Nick Bergmooser. They were followed by Sarah Blanchette and Diana Gudeman at 29:30. Third were Anna Vanderveen, Jack Harrah and Rex the wonder dog.
Taking the orange course was Martin Bergstrand, a newcomer to the area from Sweden, in 32:27. Welcome to California, Martin! USOF President Gary Kraght was next at 41:50 and Bob Landry was third at 51:01.
I wish to thank my daughter, Carolyn Schmidt, who did registration and learned about orienteering for her fourth-graders, who asked the next day, "Did you get lost?" Also, Ron Gross, who did starts and finishes and Rich Petersen, who not only did starts and finishes, but picked up the yellow and orange controls. Also, Rachel Freund, who picked up the white controls, and Brian Peterson, who stepped in to help with starts.
White 1.1 km 9 controls
1. Richard Zeunges, Barry Cole 15:16
2. Art Livingston, Melidy, Jill Walker 17:08
3. Marsha Hand, Sharon Kirkbride 18:14
4. Danielle Bergmooser 18:00
5. Noelle Simon 20:14
6. Carolyn Schmidt 23:06
7. Allison Reynolds, Karen McWilliams 32:22
8. Robert Termin, Chris Bryson 34:51
9. Julie, James, Holly Rodeo 38:56
Yellow 2 km 11 controls
1. Larry, Nick Bergmooser 27:20
2. Sarah Blanchette, Diana Gudeman 29:30
3. Anna Vanderveen, Jack Harrah, Rex 32:10
4. Garrett Salling, Chad Golden 34:00
5. Tom, Tommy Olson, Ben Gearhart 35:48
6. Pete, Ken, Christina Duisenberg, 36:43
Dylan Holcolm
*7. Marsha Hand, Sharon Kirkbride 37:25
*8. Richard Zeunges, Barry Cole 41:45
*9. Noelle Simon 39:45
10. Lisa Forest, Terry Alsup 41:28
11. Larry, Travis Swafford, Tracy March 41:57
Georgiana Richardson, Danielle Pruitt
*12. Danielle, Ursy Bergmooser 44:24
13. Ken, Daria Roe 46:20
*14. Allison Reynolds, Karen McWilliams 46:50
15. Steve, Michael, Matt Vlach, 47:45
Jonathan Kokes
16. Lisa Parker group 54:34
17. David Dawson 54:40
18. Martin, Emily Pierucci 33:20
Karolyn Beltman
19. Terry Palmere group 58:02
20. Rebecca, Scott Willmschen, Kyle 76:44
Parker
Orange 3.9 km 12 controls
1. Nartin Bergstrand 32:27
2. Gary Kraght 41:50
3. Bob Landry 51:01
4. Jeff Thompson 58:49
*5. Pete Duisenberg 65:45
6. Jim, Charlene Michaels 66:03
7. Ron Gross 72:20
8. Brian Michaels 72:35
9. Rachel Freund 74:15
10. Kathy Friedman 77:14
*11. Ken Roe 85:35
12. Brian Peterson 87:40
13. Jason Curry 89:45
*14. Tom Olson, Michael Vlach 91:00
15. Don Gee 92:09
*16. Steve, Matt Vlach, Jonathan Kokes 93:32
17. Dwight Freund, M. Weger 98:53
*18. Larry, Travis Swafford, Tracy March 101:45
Georgiana Richardson, Danielle Pruitt
19. Rebecca Higgerson, Brian Johnson 101:54
20. Dave, Kathy Knepshield, 104:03
Mike, Amy Condrin
*21. Thomas Olson, Ben Gerheart 107:08
*22. Kyle Parker, Scott Willmschen 109:00
23. Mark Looney, Joe Pierucci 111:18
*24. Garrett Salling, Chad Golden 116:57
25. Dave, David Walsh, Jesse Fernandez 126:49
26. Melinda Haslam 140:40
27. Andrij Peurifoy DNF
* second course