In, On, & Around Lake Sawyer This Summer
16th Annual Fun Run
Saturday, June 28th
Over 50 participants this year enjoyed summer like temperatures navigating the 5.2 mile
course. All age groups and abilities were well represented.
Everybody received a free T-shirt, from this year's sponsor Dawn Johnston with Windermere Realty.
Ron Olness took pictures and if you'd like to see them,
click here.
2008 East vs. West Volleyball Match
This year we had a TEN teams, a record turnout! The tournament was single elimination, non-rally scoring to 15.
First Place, for a repeat win and holders of the perpetual trophy for another year was awarded to the WEST - LOVERS team anchored by Weston and Trenton Butt, including the same members as last year; Adam Running, Jacob Meader, Jordan and Kelsey.
Second, and still holding their own, AARP (2) (squared), this year anchored by Doug Geiger the fierce server and Steve Garvich. AARP(2) team members are l-r front: Doug Geiger, Steve Garvich, back Randy Martin, Jeff Potter, Bob Lonneman.
The EAST was well represented by the "Clinic", with the Poe girls who finished in 3rd.
Special guest appearance on team Thesenvitz, headed by Greg and Sarah Thesenvitz, included friend and UW volleyball alumnus, national champ and 2007 USA Women’s National Volleyball Team member Courtney Thompson A newly formed team of now young adults (freshly 18) we'll be hearing more from was headed by residents Kurt Geiger and Meagan Ganzer, with friends Aaron Roessler, Bryon Martin and Bryce Mudroch. Meagan will be playing volleyball at WSU
this coming year. Unfortunately their single elimination came at
the hands of the day's winners, shortening their debut. Many
fans came by to watch and cheer, and the weather held for a
great day of Volleyball Fun! Truly a 'blast' on July 4th.
Thanks, Kris & Wes.
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XTERRA Black Diamond Triathlon
Aug. 3rd 9AM
The national off-road triathlon known as XTERRA is
coming to Lake Sawyer on Sunday Aug 3rd at 9am. Raise the
Bar, a Covington based business, manages one of the
largest triathlon teams in the Pacific Northwest and
promotes competitive events like this that benefit the
local community and economy. This competition is a 1000
meter swim, a 15 mile bike ride on the challenging Sawyer
Trail System, then a 4.25 mile run on a trail that winds
along Frog Lake shores.
The race was
made possible by the generosity of Palmer Coking and Coal
and Ruth Realty who agreed to make their land available.
The Black Diamond City Council and staff have shown solid
support for the race and have allowed the race hub to be
in the Lake Sawyer Regional Park at the south end of Lake
Sawyer. Local Sponsors include: Maple Valley Physical
Therapy, Kriss Chiropractic, Newberry Realty, Tahoma
Athletic Club, and Yarrow Bay Communities.
Registration is open to anyone from
novice to elite now through Aug 3rd. For more information
or to register go to this website;
www.xterrablackdiamond.com or
www.weraisethebar.com
Spectacular 4th Picture by Ron Olness
All in all, the 4th of July events were well attended and
well carried out by the LSCC and a host of volunteers. Some
would say the Volleyball Match or the Fun Run, Walk, Ride was
the best. Certainly the Grand Finale Fireworks was spectacular.
The Water Ski/Wakeboard event morning was cool and damp but hey,
if you're in the water...... Those that attended the Paddle
Boat/Canoe/Kayak contest had a blast and would say surely, that
was the most fun! What a great day of dock parties, yard
parties, boat parties, BBQ's, beverages, and fireworks. And,
there are certainly ways to make next years celebration even
better. Several positive and welcomed suggestions will be
implemented for next years events and max effort will be made to
insure there is an "Uncle Sam" leading the boat parade.
Ron Olness took some great pictures during the day and you
can view them by
clicking here. Also, your comments or suggestions are always
welcome. Just email
the LSCC president.
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Dock Party Saturday August 16th
Alan and Joan Gangl's Dock # 294
3 - 7PM
Alan and Joan have been on the lake about a year now, with
Alan serving on the LSCC as Vice President. Our hosts will be
handling the main course and beverages, and traditionally, party
goers bring a favorite appetizer, salad or desert. It's a
terrific way to meet new neighbors, catch up with old friends,
share some laughs, and enjoy great food. Get there by water,
car, or on foot. 30720 229th PL SE
First Place "West - Lovers"
Second Place "AARP 2"
Third Place "The Clinic"
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