The Friends of the Algiers Courthouse

THE ALGIERS COURTHOUSE CLASSIC 5K Walk/Run

2000 5K RACE A SUCCESS FOR FRIENDS

The Algiers Courthouse Classic, held on Saturday, December 2, 2000 was a success in spite of threatening clouds and cold breezes. The fourth annual race to aid The Friends of the Algiers Courthouse raise funds for improvements at the Courthouse fielded 92 entrants. Thanks to great support from the New Orleans Police Department Reserve Unit and Fourth District patrols, the race course was clearly marked and runners enjoyed the cheering courtesy of the Algiers Morning Edition Kiwanis Club. Kiwanians and St. Andrew the Apostle Knights of Columbus members provided the volunteer support in setup, food prep and serving, and clean up. Thanks also go to dedicated Friends volunteers who manned sign-up tables, handed out T-shirts and organized trophies and prizes. EMS services were provided by American Medical Response.

The Algiers Courthouse Classic offers a race course on some of the prettiest streets of Old Algiers and is excellent for families as well as seasoned runners and walkers. Neighbors along the route haul out their lawn chairs and cheer the entrants on. In addition, sponsor donations and entry fees for the three previous races have provided over $14,000 for improvement projects such as the recent sidewalk repairs at the Courthouse.

Thank you, race participants, for your support and enthusiasm! Mark you calendars for our tentative date of The Algiers Courthouse Classic 2001: December 1st.

COURTHOUSE CLASSIC RESULTS

It was cold, but many participants remained to claim their trophies and take part in the prize drawings.

OVERALL WINNERS:
Alastair Jackson, 17:42, Male
Rene Alonzo, 27:26, Female

MASTERS (40+):
Juan Perez, 19:55, Male
Elva Mendoza Brewster, 33:11, Female

Age 20-29:
1st place male: Michael Flora
2nd place male: Jules Galinka
1st place female: Heather Snoeberger
2nd place female: Marianne Pierce

Age 30-39:
1st place male: Will Livingston
2nd place male: Joe Margin
1st place female: R. Whitfield

Age 40-49:
1st place male: Tony Green
2nd place male: Jack Scott
1st place female: Laurie MacGillivray

Age 50-59:
1st place male: Eddie Rose
2nd place male: Ron Durkes
1st place female: Janice Buhler
2nd place female: Jan Tanner

Age 60 and over:
1st place male: Eddie Robichaux
2nd place male: Earl Allebone
1st place female: Dee Martin

WALKERS:
Overall:
1st place male: Wayne Ory
2nd place male: Joe Verneuil
1st place female: Susan Klein and
Jennifer Basinger (tie)

Age 39 & under:
1st place male: Eric Pickering
2nd place male: Rob Doerner
1st place female: Caren Singleton and
Betsy Hickman (tie)

Age 40-49:
1st place male: Mark Ripley
1st place female: Laura Taylor

Age 50-59:
1st place male: Roy Keenan
2nd place male: Kevin Herridge
1st place female: Sue Roberts
2nd place female: Cecile Keenan

Age 60 & over:
1st place male: Ken Pickering
2nd place male: Frank Wagner

Child age 6-12: Cassandra Singleton

ALGIERS COURTHOUSE CLASSIC 2000 SPONSORS

Our sponsors are the best!
HARRAH'S New Orleans
FRAMES inc.
827 1/2 Toulouse, The Restaurant
Westside Cleaners
Jamie M. Manders, DDS, FAGD
Stephanie Benson, LATTER & BLUM INC.
Blaine Kern's MARDI GRAS WORLD
Algiers United Methodist Church
The Algiers Point Association
World Gym
John's Seafood
Algiers Homestead Association
Algiers Animal Clinic
American Medical Response
Tom Arnold, Fifth District Assessor
Mary "KK" Norman, Judge,
2nd City Court
Marty Broussard, Clerk,
2nd City Court
Ennis Grundmeyer, Constable,
2nd City Court
Troy A. Carter, City Council, Dist.C
Eddie L. Sapir, City Council at Large
Rep. Jacquelyn B. Clarkson, Dist. 102
Senator Francis Heitmeier, Dist. 7
Algiers Morning Edition Kiwanis Club
Dione Harmon
Dr. James E. Moorman
Old Point Bar
Ron and Judi Robertson