NEWS NOTES: It has been a while since the last edition of the Chalmette Track Club newsletter. Why? It is simply my fault for not having enough time to keep up with events. I can only hope to do better now that the finish line is in sight for my new house in Arabi. The new house ought to be big enough to host a club meeting at some point. Jennifer Gioia
OLD BUT GOOD NEWS: Vice President Don Brinkman participated in the Tour for the Cure and had this to say about the race and CTC participants, " Fred Lotz, Steve Lotz, Kent Demara, Eve Kazik, Cookie Drapier, Jack Hayes...Our wives were our support group. Charlene made the motel arrangements and coordinated with the girls the parking passes, food, refreshments and anything else that was needed. Shady was at the finish on Sunday at Southeastern University to welcome and cheer us on as we finished. He was also seen
having a finishers beer with the above mentioned group." In November founding Chalmette Track Club member Ronnie Herbert was spotted in a Parish paint store in preparation for his next home project. The former vice president and club singlet vendor rebuilt his home in Chalmette but has not quite gotten back in to running shape. Next project, Ronnie----start a running group on the track! In December Liz and Fred Lots hosted a CTC Christmas party at their beautiful home in Jefferson Parish. Quite a few members showed up to "party-down" and watch a Saints' game in true CTC fashion In January work was completed on Chalmette High School's track and stadium. The track is now a state of the art facility. Gone are the days of choking on track dust (thanks, Buster and Shady) and slow times. Also gone is the original plumbing work done by our late but never forgotten CTC legend, Joe Dembrun. Unfortunately, the track is not open to the public as of yet, but I am
assured that the issued will be resolved soon. I have been informed that someone will be hired to keep watch over the facility as there can be no food or drink (except water) out on the field (artificial turf) and the track (rubberized) . We are seeking permission to host a CTC event on the new track, since that is where our club began, as soon as the high school track season is over. On February 1st and 2nd, President Phil Gioia broke the Mardi Gras Marathon for most consecutive finishes at 25. While congratulations are in order, it is important to note that he did not finish last. Congratulations again?
CURRENT NEWS:
This Sunday, March 22nd is Pelicanman. The race will begin at or about 8:15 am. The staging is in that same place as it was for the previous Pelicanman. Directions are as follows: Find Chalmette(Judge Perez at Paris Rd.). Travel east (scenic route) on Judge Perez Dr. about 7 ½ miles. Turn left at the intersection of East Judge
Perez Drive(Hwy. 39) and the Judge Perez extension road. The staging area is 2.5 miles east on this road. Physical address: 2 light poles down from 2428 East LA 46, Saint Bernard, LA 70085 If you are interested in volunteering to work this race, please contact the following people:Phil Gioia 504- 912-2675Jennifer Gioia 504-228-9180
jlgioia88@yahoo. com Time to start training!!!
On Sunday, April 4th, member Rocky Silva will make his race director debut in a brand new race in St. Bernard Parish at Lynn Oaks school. There are two races: a fun run and a 5k starting at 8:00 am and 8:30 am respectively. Please see the attached flyer for information. Please try to come out and support this first-time race and make it strong like the OLPS race. If you need further information or would like to work this race, you can contact Rocky Silva at 985-637-8201
Mark your
calendars: Sunday, April 19th, is the OLPS race. Stay tuned: flyer will be circulated very soon! Please come out and support this long-running school race. The school fair will be held on May 1-3rd.
Some Sad News: Chalmette Track Club recently lost an old friend and well-known parish political figure, John Lane. Mr. Lane frequently helped CTC members through race course and date issues, especially behind the scene. Mr. Lane, as many of you may remember, operated Racket Ball South where the club occasionally hosted a racket ball night for members. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Lane's family and friends.
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