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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.

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 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.

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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!

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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