Bethel Rotary race participants, sponsors

To the Editor:

Sunday, September 17 dawned bright and perfect for the 8th Annual Bethel Rotary 5K & One Mile races, held in partnership with the Mahoosuc Kids Association, at the beautiful Valentine Farm & Conservation Center of the Mahoosuc Land Trust.

The Presenting Sponsor of this event is HealthReach Community Health Centers. Congratulations to all the finishers of both the One Mile and 5K running/walking events, the runners spanning in age from 2-75! In order, they were Charlie Luetje 10, Adelaide Luetje 10, Cecilia Crooker 9, Henry Hanson 10, Vianne Hanson 8, Marli Sullivan 8, Kimball Burrill 7 and Kendall Bieluch 7.

Also, Delilah Taylor 7, Landon Fauche 7, Thomas Moore 7, Elinor Connell 8, Olivia Gainey 5, Harper Quinn 5, Ronan Szeliga 4, Madeline Lewis 9, Emily Savage 9, Kennedy Kendall 7, Althea Weisberger 9, Keegan Rodney 10, Olivia Lunney 7, Wednesday Belanger 11, Pamela Bieluch 4, Lucy Decato 10, Maren Decato 4, Lily Lewis 11, Anna Szeliga 7, Summer Savage 7, Everett Broderick 3, Oliver Broderick 3, Renate Hanson 2 and Lily Burrill 9.

Our 5K runners and walkers were: Marcus Wentworth 24, Eric List 55, Ellis Slover 17, Marcus Littell 17, Brian O’Neil 57, Will Brown 16, Aurelio Flores 18, David Mcpherson 58, Cassie Mason 38, Milo Thompson-Vougol 17, Aaron Osterhage 32, Peter Rearick 71, Abraham Crooker 10, Katy Crooker 42, Joe Tomaselli 17, Bonnie Blevins 30, Susan Brooks 64, Jeremy Hanson 34, Geo Ames 59, Myles Felch 34, Grace Scott 13, Gordon Rosenberg 10, Charles Cavanagh 70 and Scott Lane 44.

Also, Isla Decato 13, John Wholey 66, Anthony Tessier 51, Melinda Blair 48, Jenn Evans 25, Kevin Finley 58, Bjorn Vandenbulcke 15, Julie Schubert-Cowan 65, Grace Goff 14, Abbie Richardson 27, Helen Demaio 11, Rosie Barstow 15, Mallory Raymond 14, Patricia Mcpherson 58, Roxanne Ames 53, Mitchell Benedict 65, Caroline Choi 14, Finn Lane 15, Kathleen Willis 54, Lindsay Gardner 32 and Cade Brown 10.

Also, Karen Burns 43, Hannah Goodbody 17, Karen Bieluch 42, Sarah Decato 47, Rebecca Mize 17, Molly Hagan 16, Bri Schnorrbusch 17, Michael Rodney 51, Aidan Rodney 17, Barbara Russell 67, Jean Benedict 60, Julie Reiff 60, Beth Allen, 61 Mary Smith 73, Eileen Broderick 68, Kathi Burke 71, Lee Smith and Loraine Duclos 75. We missed those who registered for both events, but were not able to be there!

We open the event to remote runners who would like to support the cause. Thanks so much to Stefan, Karl, Katrina, Matias Kormacher, and Maxine Lubrico. This event directly benefits our communities, with all proceeds of the 5K/1 mile earmarked for after-school and enrichment activities for the youth of the SAD #44 area.

Many thanks to the following businesses and individuals for sponsorship support! Antje & Hans Peter Schaefer, Allen Advisors. LLC, Auntie Tori’s Place, AVA Woodworks, Bancroft Contracting, Bethel Adventure Tours, Bethel Auto Sales, Cassie Mason Real Estate, Barker Mountain Bikes, Bethel Beverage Co., Bethel Family Dentistry, Bethel Kitchen Designs, Bethel Station Chiropractic, Blair Industries, Inc, Carter’s Cross Country Center, Carver Woodworking, Cho Sun Restaurant and Clean Cut Painting.

Also, Clearwater Builders, Cochecho Family Dentistry, Community Energy/Brooks Bros, Craig Harris Associates, Crockett & Wright, P.C., Cross Ex/ Doug Jones Inc, Crossroads Diner & Deli, Deiulio Realty Group, Doug Zinchuk Roofing, Field Plumbing & Heating, Gemini Café, Gneiss Spice, Good Food Store, GraceNote Inn (The), Bill Hamel Auto, HealthReach Community Health Centers, High Country Realty, LLC, Holidae House, Independent Electric Supply, Bob & Lynn Laux, Le Mu Eats, JAR Co., LLC, Kelly O. Newkirk, CPA, Kowloon’s Chinese Restaurant and Mahoosuc Realty.

Also, Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, Maine Street Realty, Michael Steven & Associates, Newry Mall LLC, Northeast Bank, Norway Savings Bank, Pete’s Griddle, Pooh Corner Farm & Greenhouses, River View Resort, RC Elite Racing, Savage Auto Repair, Smokin’ Good BBQ, Sport Thoma, Stony Brook Recreation, Sunday River Ski & Snowboard Club, The Dan Gray Family and The Bethel Resort & Suites.

Also, The Glen House, The Sudbury Inn, The Thomas Agency, Western Maine Budo Arts, Western Maine Supply Co., Western Maine Home Builders, Dave Duguay, OC Commissioner, and donations from True North Adventureware, Sport Thoma, Mainely Provisions, and Lindt Chocolates.

The event would not have been possible without the assistance of our Rotary, and Friends of Rotary volunteers! They were: Mac McConathy, John Wholey, Scott Parker, Jean & Mitch Benedict, Craig Harris, Michele Cole, Darlene Beck, Julie Hart, Mary Smith, Marilyn, DiFillipo, Amy Connell, Jenn Evans, Brenda Blond, Steve Wight, Rich & Susan Kenney, Scott Hynek, Richard Tummon, Steve Smith, Mark Beck, Samantha Wormwood, Kaylina Diedricks & Lucy Abbott, Alison Aloisio and co-event directors, Kevin Finley and Robin Zinchuk.

We appreciate every business and person who in some way contributed to the success of this event!
We hope to see you all next year on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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