RAMEY – On Sept. 28, the Moshannon Valley Community Education Foundation hosted a 5K/10K Walk/Run. The race was held at Palcher Park, Ramey, and continued onto Rails to Trails toward Smoke Run.
Kicking off the race were distinguished guests, Larry and Mary Cusick. After the race, the official announcement was held for the “Class of 2014 Lance John Cusick Memorial Service Scholarship.” Lance would’ve been a member of the class of 2014 but passed away unexpectedly when he was in the first grade.
Members of the class were invited to the official announcement, which would have been Lance’s 18th birthday. The Cusick family has been involved with events of the foundation since its beginning. Announcing the scholarship was Laura Mihalko, who was Lance’s Kindergarten teacher, the Cusick family, Nicole Thompson (Lance’s sister), Tyler Wilkinson (Lance’s brother) and Jim and Barb Orichosky (Lance’s aunt and uncle).
Monies from the KVR fund faculty grants, which enhance the educational experience of the students of the Moshannon Valley School District.
The following is a list of the race winners.
5k
Men 21 & Younger, Jacob Beebe, Curwensville
Men 22-39, Brandon Owens, Woodland
Men 40-55: Rod Kitko, Houtzdale (overall male winner)
Men 56 & up: No participants
Women 21 & Younger: Elaina McClelland, Houtzdale (overall female winner)
Women 22-39: No participants
Women 40-55: Kim Stiles, Houtzdale
Women 56 & up: No participants
10k
Men 21 & Younger: No participants
Men 22-39: Mark Fox, Hanover
Men 40-55: Scott Etter, State College (Overall male winner)
Men 56 & up: No participants
Women 21 & Younger: No participants
Women 22-39: Bethany Bannon, Bedford (overall female winner)
Women 40-55: Barb Orichosky, Morrisdale
Women 56 & up: No participants