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HOLDING ON – Connor Walker, 4, right, has a tight hold on his brother Parker’s hand during the annual Island Falls Fun Run held Saturday.
The 17th annual Island Falls Summerfest was another great success, as 89 participants enjoyed the fun, weather and competition. The winners in this 5k Run/4k Walk/half-mile Fun Run selected their prize from dozens and dozens of home-made pies and other desserts, a treat that everyone looks forward to.
WINS – Jeff Ashby of Fort Fairfield was the overall male winner and Marie Strouse of Caribou was the overall female winner of the 17th annual Island Falls Summerfest 5K run.
The pie/dessert auction that followed, along with entry fees, made this the highest fund-raiser to date, which was benefited equally between the Agape Food Pantry and the Greater Houlton Christian Academy.
Many thanks to all those who participated in one of the events; to the many, many businesses in the area that donated close to $1,000 in door prizes, plus water, fruit, and ice.
According to organizer John Walker, there was not one business in Island Falls that did not help out, “so thank them when you patronize their business.” He also wanted to extend thanks to the many businesses in the southern Aroostook who donated door prizes, to the tireless efforts of those working behind the scenes/during race day and to the many faithful and talented cooks who supplied many a delicious pie/dessert. 
CHECKS TIME – Evan Lewis checks his time after crossing the finish line in Saturday’s Island Falls 5K race.
“Without all of you, this largest race event in the County would not be the fun and success that it is, so a big-time thanks,” he said. “Seeing the smiles, the excitement and the laughter were absolutely priceless.”
The overall winners were Jeff Ashby of Fort Fairfield and Marie Strouse of Caribou, with times of 17:29 and 19:29, respectively. Strouse’s time was just 12 seconds away from Angela Ewings’ record set in 1997.
The overall walk winners were Jim DeCrescenzo from New Jersey and Lauren Rockwell of Island Falls with times of 26:09 and 26:13, respectively.
The half-mile Fun Run for those under age 10 was won by Tyler Levesque of Presque Isle in a record 3:26 and Teagan Ewings from Littleton in 3:50. Several age groups had very close competition so that was extra exciting.
As always, next year’s race will be the first Saturday in August, which will be Aug. 7, 2010. Please plan ahead to participant in the races or dessert making or both.
Ian Williams on the move
Half mile Fun Run
Name Address Time
1. * Tyler Levesque Presque Isle 3:26
2. Torey Levesque Presque Isle 3:36
3. * Teagan Ewings Littleton 3:50
4. Bailey Donovan Dyer Brook 4:33
5. Ethan Walker Island Falls 4:56
6. Kalle Williams Hodgdon 5:10
7. Isaac Potter Houlton 5:12
8. Janine Moulton Island Falls 5:16
9. Ian Williams Hodgdon 5:22
10. Rebekah Guido Wilton 5:46
11. Conner Walker Island Falls 6:39
12. Elijah Neureuther Houlton 6:40
13. Kaden Neureuther Houlton 6:57
THEY’RE OFF – Runners take off from the start line of the 17th annual Island Falls 5K race.
1. * Jim DeCrescenzo New Jersey 26:09
2. * Lauren Rockwell Island Falls 26:13
3. * Kylie Dunphy Island Falls 26:14
4. * Gabrielle DeCrescenzo New Jersey 26:25
5. * Thomas Prescott Island Falls 26:28
6. Tracy Willigar Bangor 26:29
7. * Jan Neureuther Hodgdon 26:32
8. * Richard Lane Island Falls 27:36
9. * Mary Potter Houlton 28:23
10. Allen Schenk Island Falls 28:27
11. Jeannie Schenk Island Falls 28:48
12. Kelly Greene Island Falls 28:49
13. * Sheila DeCrescenzo New Jersey 28:52
14. Alexandria Stanley Houlton 29:51
15. Katie Prescott Island Falls 30:29
16. * Keith MacKenzie Island Falls 30:30
17. Gail Peiffer New York 31:00
18. * Diane Curry Portland 32:17
19. Cynthia Rockwell Island Falls 32:52
20. Heather Boyer Virginia 33:05
21. Phillip Curry Portland 33:10
22. Elizabeth Moulton Island Falls 33:29
23. Brenda Wallace Hodgdon 36:45
24. Cheryl Peiffer Pennsylvania 36:52
25. Claire Prescott Island Falls 44:30
26. Trish Prescott Island Falls 44:31
27. William Prescott Island Falls 44:33
TOP WALKER – Jim DeCrescenzo of New Jersey finished first in the 4K walk, while Connie McLellan, behind, participated in the 5K run.
1. * Jeff Ashby Fort Fairfield 17:29
2. * Thomas Beckum Caribou 17:51
3. Marco Guido Wilton 18:17
4. Alfred Hanscom Presque Isle 18:30
5. * Marie Strouse Caribou 19:29
6. * Erik Sjoberg Hodgdon 19:37
7. * Leo Kashian Caribou 21:10
8. * Dillon Beckum Caribou 21:50
9. Trevor Levesque Presque Isle 21:52
10. * Michelle Roy Frenchville 21:57
11. Dana Morrison Weston 22:08
12. * Angela Ewings Littleton 22:09
13. Dean Patten Presque Isle 22:20
14. Linda Mountain Mapleton 22:33
15. Steve Emery Smyrna Mills 22:34
16. Tyler Strid Caribou 23:08
17. * Pete DeCrescenzo New Jersey 24:10
18. Robbie Rockwell Island Falls 24:11
19. Chris Smith Presque Isle 24:14
20. Evan Lewis Littleton 24:34
21. Jake DeCrescenzo New Jersey 25:11
22. Parker Walker Island Falls 25:15
23. * Nicole Porter Caribou 25:22
24. * Kelly Kashian Caribou 25:34
25. Shawn Serra Hodgdon 25:41
26. Matt Seder Hodgdon 25:46
27. * Alan Chamberlain Virginia 26:00
28. * Connie McLellan Cross Lake Twp 26:05
29. * Brent Bailey Houlton 26:23
30. Destinee Neureuther Hodgdon 27:47
31. Dave Smith North Carolina 28:13
32. Jennifer Walker Island Falls 28:44
33. John Walker Dyer Brook 28:48
34. Chelsey Folsom New Brunswick 28:54
35. Brittany Charette Crystal 29:21
36. * Rebekah Stephens Island Falls 29:39
37. Emma Senzek Houlton 30:40
38. * Jenna Stanley Houlton 31:13
39. Peter Stanley Houlton 31:15
40. Darcy Newman New Hampshire 32:04
41. Wendy Lewis Littleton 32:08
42. Scot Walker Island Falls 32:23
43. Barrett Potter Houlton 32:30
44. Jared Daniels Island Falls 32:33
45. Lisa Bates Houlton 33:13
46. Allison Emery Island Falls 34:49
47. Kim Grant Crystal 35:02
48. Bill Emery Island Falls 35:08
49. * Ruth Hare Houlton 35:42
AT THE FINISH – Linda Mountain stays ahead of Steve Emery as the duo comes to the finish line of the Island Falls Summerfest 5K race held last Saturday.
