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Focus on Fitness 2007 was held on Saturday, July 14 at the Bathing Beach Park in Harbor Beach. There were 122 participants, who started the 5K course at 9 a.m. Each participant could chose if they wanted to run or walk as the purpose of the event was to promote physical fitness into your daily routines, ensuring a healthier and happier you.

Finishers in the Men's 41 and older division included first place runner Brad Volmering, with a time of 18:20 (first overall); Garth Booms finished second with a run of 20:13 and Mike Volmering ran in just behind him.

Other times included Dean Woodke 20:30, Matt Smith 20:38, Mark Mausolf 23:56, Joe Murphy 34:33, Larry Gainor 36:10 and Don Nowiski 36:41.

In the Men's 31-40 Division, Jim Haviland took first place honors with 21:20 and Mark Weiss finished second with a time of 25:57. They were followed by Charles Burleigh 28:39 and Scott Essenmacher 26:58.

Ryan Kiernicki took first place in the Men's 18-30 Division (second overall) with a time of 19:27 and Jason Mausolf took second with 19:44 (third overall). Chris Mausolf followed with 21:20, Shaun Greene 22:21, Sean Albright 23:43, Michael Fleming 23:58, Nick Stevens 26:47 and Brian Garney 26:48.

In the Men's 15-17 Division, Andy Boyce took first place honors (sixth overall) with a time of 20:22, while Alex Delpiere took second with a time of 21:31. Nathan Booms rounded out that division with a time of 23:52.

The Youth Men's Division 10-14 was won by Brady Volmering in 21:44 and Dillon Volmering took second in 23:55. Jacob Weiss 25:28, Matthew Booth 38:05, Robert Ocomen, Rece Essenmacher and Nick Essenmacher also competed in the youth division.

For the Women's Division 41 and older, Ellynne Volmering took first place honors with a time of 20:44 (ninth overall). Helen Woodke came in second at 23:08 and Krys Yocca finished just behind her with a time of 23:11.

The remaining runners in that division included: Cindy O'Parka 23:34, Brenda Plester 25:20, Rhonda Volmering 25:50, Laurie Delpiere 27:47, Carol Booms 29:45, Patti Bucholtz 33:05, Betty Lackie 36:50, Sara Booth 36:50, Rachelle Mausolf 39:04 and Sue Sorenson 39:56.

In the Women's Division 31-40, Crystal Oswald took first with a time of 26:05 and Tracy Woodke finished right behind her at 26:07, Kerri Essenmacher 26:58 and Jill Murphy 37:04 rounded out the competitors.

In Division 18-30, Jolene Talaski finished first with a 22:07 and Cari Mausolf finished second at 24:11. Other division runners included Megan LaPine with 26:20, Carrie Booms 28:06, Nancy Bucholtz 28:12, Jillian Holdwick 28:36 and Carisa Seltz 28:36.

For the Women's Division 15-17, Emily Weiss took first place with a time of 25:57. For the 10-14 year old Youth Women's Division Samantha Smith finished first followed by Kendra Siemen, Caitlin Murphy, Amanda Siemen, Hannah Blanchard and Claire Murphy.

Walkers included Katy Kramer, Matthew Nye, Ashley Messing, Katie Plester, Krystin Vogel, Megan Moliterno, Tami Nickrand, Angie Nowiski, Rebecca Schumacher, Jessica Tenbusch, Christopher and Audrey LaFramboise, Phyllis Stein, Kimberly Stein, Tammy Roberts, Jenny Siemen, Jody Blanchard, Jane Jacobson, Karen Murphy, Heather Kowaleski, Tammy Messing, Katie and Joe Volmering, Lisa Murawske, Kristi Hartline, Leslie Woycehoski, Jean Kleinknecht, Jean Ferriby, Linda Schumacher, Annette Goldkette, Carol Hunter, Paula Ceplecha, Kim Landenberg, Vickie Nowiski, Tam Harp, Mary Capling, Brigitte and Richard Maliniak, Ann Reinke, Vicky Erdman, Sharon Koss, Deb Geiger, Lois Bischer, Kit Hanson, Sandra Harwood, Brian McArthur, Rose Lilla, Ashley Wruble, Brianna Cook, Cheryl and Pat LaPine, Madison Kowaleski, Reganne Kowaleski, Skylar Deer and Riley Deer.