What will become of The Blessing of the Rodents?When organizers of the Kalamazoo Marathon changed the 'traditional' date of the Borgess Run for the Health of It, little did they realize how much havoc they would wreak at Run Camp.
"Our entire schedule is a mess," lamented Sandra Shaw, Vice President of Camp Values. "How do you plan The Blessing of the Rodents when campers don't even arrive until after Groundhog Day? I'm not sure we'll be able to keep some of our finest traditional events."
Of greatest concern, reports Shaw, is the always exciting Rattlesnake Roundup, held annually in the parking lot of the YMCA, as campers delight in capturing hundreds of the slithering creatures. "Move that back two weeks, and with the warmer temperatures, you've got some pretty lively reptiles."
Lost in the shuffle, too, said Shaw, was the Rob Lillie Look Alike Contest. A heavy favorite to defend his crown, Rob Lillie "hasn't even started training yet. I think we owe him the courtesy of adequate preparation time."
On a positive note, Shaw said her team was able to organize the ever-popular Name That Goldfish Contest, which is also open to children and grandchildren of campers. The entry deadline is January 17.
"Give us a couple years, and we'll be back on track," said Shaw.
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