TRR photo by Charlie Anzman Gerard Byrne served as master of ceremonies. (Click for larger image)

Olympics in Shohola

By CHARLIE ANZMAN

SHOHOLA, PA — Fog and a driving rain didn’t stop a crowd estimated at 250 from lining the side streets surrounding Rohman’s Inn on Saturday for what has become an annual community event.

They continued to arrive throughout the day to take part in Rohman’s 17th annual Winter Olympics. The tavern’s takeoff on the international sporting event has become a welcome relief to winter doldrums.

Master of Ceremonies Gerard Byrne said the day had something for everyone.

“We’ll have fine food, cooking contests, horseshoes, a keg toss, turkey shoot and, of course, our triathlon.”

The triathlon event included shooting a bee-bee gun, bow and arrow, then drinking 40 ounces of beer.

“If you throw up, you’re disqualified,” he said.

Rohman’s owner Sheila Farrell was busy in the kitchen.

“This is the first year we had bad weather but they’re still here.”

She, the staff, and volunteers captured the light of the day with sunny smiles.