Runners, walkers enthusiastically support Tinkham's 5K for Camp Whitley Saturday
(Talk of the Town photos by Tara Brandon) Participants in the second annual Tinkham's 5K run/walk at Camp Whitley Saturday started the race in the rain, ended in the sunshine. Below, center, Dr. Lori Kirgis sets her pace along the run route Saturday morning. Kirgis finished wth a time of 33:38. At bottom, at the near mid-point of the race runners and walkers are already making their way back to the finish line. In all, 67 registered runners and walkers finished the race.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano 
Rain clouds hovered briefly Saturday morning, making many wonder if Tinkham’s 5K run/walk at Camp Whitley might involve dodging puddles and soggy spectators, but sunny skies prevailed resulting in an enjoyable event for all involved.
Participant in the run represented all ages from young children on up and all ran, showing their support for the 80 year-old camp on the shore of Troy Cedar Lake.
Following the run, and an awards ceremony lead by the run’s coordinator Brian Bills, participants enjoyed a plentiful breakfast of sausage, eggs and pancakes prepared by volunteers in the camp’s kitchen.
The overall male winner was Kevin Heckman, running the 5k event is 18 minutes, 13 seconds. The overall female winner was Dawn Heckman. Heckman’s time was 25:37.
Additional results can be viewed by clicking here. 