Check out this article reprinted from the Horse-Shoe Trail BLAZE Newsletter, which details the work several Pacers did to improve our adopted section of this iconic trail!
Pacers Horsing Around
Author: pagodapacers
Memorial Service for Barry Goodhart Scheduled for Sunday, April 13
To view the full obituary, please visit https://www.lutzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/barry-goodhart
Barry George Goodhart, 84, of Robesonia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Barry was at home surrounded by his loving family, as a beautiful snowstorm blanketed the area. He was the devoted husband of the late Diane Louise (Auchenbach) Goodhart, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born at home, in Stonersville, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence George “Doc” and Evelyn Grace (Orr) Goodhart and the grandson of the former Berks County sheriff and auctioneer Victor L. Goodhart.
From a young age, Barry was always on the move, embracing the outdoors in every way possible. Whether it was golfing, cycling, basketball, canoeing, skiing, camping, or hiking, he found joy in all activities that allowed him to connect with nature. A lifelong competitive runner, Barry cherished the memories of his many years in the sport. He was a dedicated and active member of the Pagoda Pacers Running and Cycling Club, where he not only competed but also generously volunteered his time and energy. Barry played a role in organizing races and rides, assisting with a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks, and ensuring the race-day needs of the athletic community were met with care and efficiency. In 1995, Barry launched a new running race for the Pagoda Pacers in Oley, PA, taking on the role of director for the Oley Valley Country Classic 10-Mile Road Race. He approached this responsibility with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. The event’s overwhelming success led to the addition of a 5K race in 1998, further enriching the race’s tradition. This race celebrated its 30th anniversary in November, a testament to Barry’s lasting impact on the running community.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am at Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. After the ceremony, family and friends will come together for a procession of Corvettes. Leading the way will be Barry’s cherished 1960 silver Corvette, as we take him and Diane on one final journey through the countryside. Along the route, we’ll pass by some of the places that held special meaning to Barry. This heartfelt road trip will conclude at the Stonersville Fire Company, located just next door to the very place where Barry was born 84 years ago. We invite you to join us in celebrating Barry’s “Last Ride”.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Skyline Drive Corvette Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 14231, Reading, PA 19612. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences and to sign the virtual prayer book, please visit http://www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
35th Shiver by the River Recap
The 35th Shiver by the River is complete!!!! We had 854 finishers throughout the series, with 171 runners completing the series. In looking at all of the months, our fastest runners for the series were Glen Heck (16:13 5k at the Dec. race); Brittney Miller (20:06 5k at the Dec. race); Brendan Shearn (33:20 10k at the Dec. race); and Brittney Miller (42:24 10k at the March race). We thank every runner and volunteer who joined us!
In March, we had 215 5k runners and 61 10k runners. Congratulations to the top 5k runners, Austin Strohl (17:20) and Ty Diaz-Cruz (20:16); and the top 10k runners, Jordan Slifka (36:50) and Brittney Miller (42:24).
Results of each race, plus the series results, can be found on pagodapacers.com. Awards which were not picked up at the banquet are at Fleet Feet West Reading (705 Penn Ave), and can be picked up any time during normal business hours, until April 10th.
Special thanks to Elaine & Alan Cooke and Steve Maguire who brought the Pacer trailer to the races. This is such a huge help!!!
As always, THANK YOU to all the Pacers who participated either by running, volunteering, or both! We sincerely appreciate all of our volunteers, whether you helped us at one race or every race; whether you have helped us for years, or this was the first time you volunteered for Shiver. Everyone was so willing to do whatever was needed to make this series another success! I don’t want to mention specific names for fear of forgetting someone, but volunteers, you know who you are and runners, you know who they are – you see so many of the same volunteers parking cars, at the water stop, at the same registration table, at the same intersection, or inside the farmhouse supplying soup and pretzels. THANK YOU!!!!!!!
The awards ceremony was again held at the Temple Fire Company, in Muhlenberg Township. THANK YOU to the following for the donation of door prizes:
Joanne Patti
Fleet Feet
Victor Emmanuel
Brittney Miller
Andrea Adam
Alecia Bradley
Janine Biedler
Nate Pantoja
Tiffany Pantoja
Justin Kershner
Amy Hamilton
Isaac’s Restaurant
THANK YOU to our sponsor:
Dieffenbach’s
Please contact Sue Jackson at shiverdirector@pagodapacers.com if any door prize donors were missed.
If anyone has any comments, concerns, or questions concerning the series, please feel to contact one of the race directors. We do value your input, and we do read the surveys, making modifications when possible.
We have already begun preparations for next year. Jim Dietrich park is reserved for the 2nd Sunday in Dec, Jan, Feb and March; and Temple Fire Co is reserved for the 2nd Sunday in March. We’ve started conversations about swag for next year. We hope to see everyone next year–bring a friend!!!!!!!
Sue, Georgine, & Tiffany
This Month’s Membership Meeting: 4/10/25
** Please let us know if you will attend, so we can plan for food.**
We submit a headcount on the Monday before the meeting. You can mark yourself “Going” to the Facebook Event, comment on the event, or contact president@pagodapacers.com.
Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters
100 E. Summit ST
Mohnton, PA 19540
https://goo.gl/maps/fukZK8BEGAsXUjDv5
The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and the stairs are on your left. No need to ring the buzzer for entry.
Food and drink at 6:30pm
Meeting starts at 7:00pm
All members welcome. Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.
Minutes from the Monthly Membership Meeting (March ’25)
Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Mohnton Fire Company
Steven Vida presided
Jennifer Pierdomenico recorded minutes
19 members in attendance
CALL TO ORDER at 7 pm
Minutes from the February meeting were accepted as posted.
REPORTS
Treasurer Report (Shaun Luther)
- Balance is $91,410 which is 86% of target
Shiver by the River Race Report (Sue Jackson)
- Thank you to all the volunteers!!
- 247 ran for the series and 409 overall runners. Profit was ~$5K
Scholarship Report (Katie Beane)
- 13 applications received, which is double that of last year, and the committee is planning to meet.
Club 2025 Spending Plan (Steve Vida)
- The 2025 spending plan presented with an estimated income about $4.5K greater than estimated expenses.
NEW BUSINESS
- No new business reported
MEETING ADJOURNED at 7:46 pm
Wednesday Night Runs (April ’25 Locations)
Our mid-week group runs have at least two different distance options (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) with an appointed leader for at least one of the two routes. Each run will have its own Facebook “event,” and the routes will be posted a couple days before the run. After each run, those who can will stick around for food, drink, and good conversation, either at a nearby restaurant or a club member’s residence. Come for the run; stay (if you can) for the fellowship. (If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries–just come run with us!)
- April 2: Blue Marsh Stilling Basin (upper lot) — post-run at Blue Marsh Italian Restaurant
- April 9: Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields — post-run at Schaylor Brewing
- April 16: Trout Run Spots Complex — post-run at Liberty Tap Room
- April 23: Antietam Lake Park — post-run at the Tobias Frogg
- April 30: Monocacy Hill Recreation Area — post-run at Island Pizza
All runs start at 6:15 p.m.
The Horse-Shoe Trail STILL Needs YOU!
This month’s volunteer opportunity on the Horse-Shoe Trail has been rescheduled from March 1st to March 15th.
The Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy is rerouting a small portion of the trail that happens to be on a part of the trail that the Pagoda Pacers have agreed to help maintain. They have requested that we provide some help with this effort. The planned date is March 15th, 2025, at 10 a.m. Parking is where the Horse-Shoe Trail crosses Gebhart School Road in Brecknock Twp.
The scope of work includes:
- Move and place some big rocks to create an edge to what is sometimes a creek.
- Build some bench-cut retainer wall on slope.
- Bench-cut some of the slope into the retainer wall.
- Place a few stepping stones to hop across in the wet times.
- Should take no more than 2-3 hours.
We are looking for 3-5 people that don’t mind getting their hands dirty. The HST Conservancy will provide all the required tools. Gloves are recommended.
GPS Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wLC44Bn17WKrrUhQ7
Contact Shaun Luther at charliehorsedirector@pagodapacers.com to confirm you can help or if you have any questions.
This Month’s Membership Meeting: 3/13/25
** Please let us know if you will attend, so we can plan for food.**
We submit a headcount on the Monday before the meeting. You can mark yourself “Going” to the Facebook Event, comment on the event, or contact president@pagodapacers.com.
Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters
100 E. Summit ST
Mohnton, PA 19540
https://goo.gl/maps/fukZK8BEGAsXUjDv5
The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and the stairs are on your left. No need to ring the buzzer for entry.
Food and drink at 6:30pm
Meeting starts at 7:00pm
All members welcome. Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages.
Minutes from the Monthly Membership Meeting (February, 2025)
Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Mohnton Fire Company
Steven Vida presided
Jennifer Pierdomenico recorded minutes
23 members in attendance
Call to order at 7:00pm
January meeting minutes were accepted with no changes/corrections
REPORTS
Treasurer Report was given by Shaun Luther. Account balances are 95% of target ($101,695 of $106,168 – recalculated from last year).
Target is 3x expenses and 2 items change from 2024
– Increase in social function expenses (Christmas party and Wine&Cheese)
– $2.8K for pacer swag
– 3x of each of these added to target balance has increased target balance).
Starting taxes and should be done by end of month.
Last Kris Kringle Income is in and starting to get Shiver income & Blues Cruise.
SV: Will review expenses/targets at next month’s board meeting for review
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
Meeting adjourned at 7:15pm.
This Month’s Weekend “10-Miler”: Run to the Pagoda on 3/16/25!
The next Weekend “10-Miler” won’t exactly be 10 miles, but it will be a lot of fun!
We will meet at the Wyomissing Quarry Soccer Fields on Sunday, March 16, and run to the club’s namesake: The Reading Pagoda!
(Then we’ll run back.)
Round-trip mileage will be about a half-marathon (13+ miles), but if that’s a bit more than you want to tackle, you have the option of starting and finishing from RACC instead! (RACC to Pagoda round-trip mileage will be approximately 6.5 miles.)
Start times:
9:30 a.m. for those starting at the Wyo Quarry
10 a.m. for those starting at RACC
Lunch and drinks after–location TBD!
Hope you can join us!
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