Fourth of July Activities Heat Up in Grand Lake Stream
July 5, 2013
The Downeast Lakes Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) was pleased once again to partner in the 2013 “Grand Lake Stream, America” Fourth of July celebrations organized by the town and the Guides’ Association. This is a big event for our community, and accomplished through the hard work of lots of volunteers – our hats are off to them!
Kicking off the celebrations, the DLLT officiated the three mile Race for Grand Lake Stream. The race took a leap forward this year, with 65 participants. Summer intern Mary Carmack coordinated the race, and “The support and enthusiasm was fantastic!” said Tanya Rucosky, the DLLT Education and Communication Manager. John Brady was the first finisher, in 19 minutes and 52 seconds. Winners of each category and complete results are posted below.
At 11 o’clock to the “whoops” of fire engines, the 4th of July Parade launched itself down Milford St., curved onto Water St. and entered the ball field triumphantly. Among the floats, flanked by children in canoes, came the Downeast Lakes Land Trust entrant. The float drew attention to the Downeast Lakes Water Trail canoe campsites DLLT has developed. “The children were so helpful, and did a wonderful job on their canoes,” said DLLT director and education committee chair, Sue LaPlante.
Mark Berry and Lee Whitely of Downeast Lakes Land Trust were also asked to coordinate and judge the Fly Casting Competition. We are pleased to congratulate: Charles Tomah of Indian Township (1st Place), Connor O’Neill of Shapleigh (2nd Place) & John Sideras of Novelty, OH (3rd Place). Thanks to sponsor L.L.Bean, the winners took home great new flyfishing equipment!
The day ended with laughter, songs, a sparkler parade up to the dam, and a fireworks display put on by local camp owners. “It was a really nice day,” said organizer David McCullough as he tidied up the ball field this morning, “I think everyone had a really good time.”
Results, 3 Mile Race for Grand Lake Stream, 2013:
Winners by age class: (Complete results are below)
John Brady Men’s 16-30 19:52
Adrienne Carmack Women’s 16-30 22:31
Jamie Arsenault Men’s 30-51 22:34
Derek Howard Men’s 51-70 23:12
Thomas Carmack Men’s Youth 27:56
Catherine Feaga Women’s 31-50 29:27
Ellen O’Neill Women’s 51-70 31:08
Kew Clayton Women’s Youth 31:09
Ellen O’Neill Women’s 51-70 31:08
Top Walkers:
Beth Cooper 36:25
Jim Kesel 39:12
Linda Babbs 45:02
Lisa McGuire 46:23
Amy Cameron Bennett 47:26
Special Awards
Andrew Wallace –Oldest Participant (82)
| NAME | M/F | AGE GROUP | WALK/RUN | TIME |
| John Brady | M | 16-30 | Run | 19:52 |
| Adrienne Carmack | F | 16-30 | Run | 22:31 |
| Jamie Arsenault | M | 31-50 | Run | 22:34 |
| David B Carmack Sr. | M | 31-50 | Run | 23:12 |
| Derek Howard | M | 51-70 | Run | 23:12 |
| Mike Canton | M | 16-30 | Run | 23:32 |
| Paul Rathjun | M | 16-30 | Run | 25:24 |
| Kelsey Oneill | F | 16-30 | Run | 26:04 |
| Garrett Babbs | M | 16-30 | Run | 26:14 |
| Justin Roy | M | 16-30 | Run | 27:09 |
| Sandra Roy | F | 16-30 | Run | 27:11 |
| Thomas Carmack | M | 0-15 | Run | 27:56 |
| Michael Lancto | M | 51-70 | Run | 28:03 |
| Francis Oneill | M | 51-70 | Run | 28:29 |
| Catherine Feaga | F | 31-50 | Run | 29:27 |
| Kristin McAlpine | F | 31-50 | Run | 30:17 |
| Jenna Howard | F | 16-30 | Run | 30:48 |
| Tara Dwelley | F | 31-50 | Run | 30:50 |
| Ellen Oneill | F | 51-70 | Run | 31:08 |
| Kew Clayton | F | 0-15 | Run | 31:09 |
| Camille Howard | F | 16-30 | Run | 31:21 |
| Julia Berry | F | 31-50 | Run | 31:31 |
| Andrew Bilodeau | M | 31-50 | Run | 32:29 |
| Christy Roy | F | 31-50 | Run | 32:45 |
| Heather Gavweiler | F | 16-30 | Run | 33:03 |
| Bel Clayton | F | 0-15 | Walk | 33:04 |
| Megan Lancto | F | 16-30 | Run | 33:27 |
| Lisa Howard | F | 51-70 | Walk | 33:31 |
| Andrea Dyer | F | 31-50 | Run | 34:08 |
| Barbara Carter | F | 31-50 | Run | 34:57 |
| David Carmack | M | 0-15 | Run | 35:57 |
| Mackenzie Wookey | F | 0-15 | Run | 36:05 |
| Kristin Herman | F | 31-50 | Run | 36:05 |
| Sam Herman | M | 0-15 | Run | 36:06 |
| Kristen Hollencamp | F | 16-30 | Run | 36:23 |
| Beth Cooper | F | 51-70 | Walk/run | 36:25 |
| Jessica DiPrima | F | 0-15 | Run | 36:30 |
| Joanna Morrison | F | 16-30 | Run | 36:31 |
| M Clayton | F | 0-15 | Run | 36:38 |
| Gretchen Schaffer | F | 31-50 | Run | 37:49 |
| Stephanie Blair | F | 16-30 | Run | 38:45 |
| Jim Kesel | M | 51-70 | Walk | 39:12 |
| Bill Moros | M | 51-70 | Run | 40:11 |
| Ed Cameron Jr | M | 51-70 | Run | 42:19 |
| Linda Babbs | F | 51-70 | Walk | 45:02 |
| Lisa McGuire | F | 31-50 | Walk | 46:23 |
| Andrew Wallace | M | 71+ | Walk | 46:50 |
| Krista Clayton | F | 31-50 | Run | 46:51 |
| Kari Roy | F | 16-30 | Run | 47:07 |
| Gretchen Galvin | F | 31-50 | Run | 47:07 |
| Malika Moulton | M | 0-15 | Run | 47:23 |
| Ben Arsenault | M | 0-15 | Run | 47:24 |
| Amy Cameron Bennett | F | 31-50 | Walk | 47:26 |
| Richard McGuire | M | 31-50 | Walk | 48:27 |
| John Bennett | M | 31-50 | Walk | 48:27 |
| Tabitha Galvin | F | 0-15 | Run | 49:05 |
| Patti Lancto | F | 51-70 | Walk | 51:59 |
| Fred Wookey | M | 31-50 | Walk | 52:34 |
| Andrew Wookey | M | 0-15 | Walk | 52:34 |
| Alissa Wheelock | F | 16-30 | Walk | 52:35 |
| Lindsay Wheaton | F | 31-50 | Walk | 52:35 |
| Adrienne W Carmack | F | 31-50 | Walk | 52:36 |
| Lydia Mather | F | 16-30 | Walk | 55:53 |
| Barbara Mather | F | 51-70 | Walk | 55:53 |
| Alan Mather | M | 51-70 | Walk | 55:53 |
| Drew McGire | M | 16-30 | Walk | 60:21 |
