The Peru Gazette

September 24, 2017 Letter to Editor

Dear Editor:

Many sponsors and area businesses, organizations and friends of Scott supported the inaugural Coach Scott Woodward Memorial Duathlon on September 23^rd in the Town of Peru. More than $3,000 was raised for Scott’s memorial scholarship at Peru Central School where annually three seniors who participate in track, cross-country and football are each awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help defray college expenses.

Recognition and thanks to sponsors William Ashley, Jennifer Gaetjens Brandenstein, Aaron LeClaire, Casella Waste, Mark & Tanya Dunham, Forrence Orchards, Kinetic Running, Sen. Elizabeth Little, Peru Federal Credit Union, Peru Health Mart, Cathy Phillips, Marty Shea, Robert Stern, TD Bank, Donna Uliva, Kris Wheeler & Roby Politi, Sally Woodward, Carl “Mike” Zerrahn, and John Zerrahn.

Thanks also to the following businesses and individuals who donated raffle prizes, food and beverages: Adirondack Health, Dunkin Donuts, Hannafords, Kinetic Running, Lisa G’s, Maui North, Mirror Lake Inn, Northern Orchards Inc., ORDA, PepsiCo, Placid Planet, Price Chopper, Rulfs Orchards, Stewart’s Shops and Terry Robards Wine & Spirits.

Special thanks to the NYS Police and Peru Fire Department who provided traffic control and kept the participants safe, John Flynn and the Town of Peru who provided use of the Lapham Mills Recreation Park to stage the event, and Mike Francia and the Peru Cross Country Team and Chazy Varsity Soccer Team who assisted in setting up, directional signage, and cheering on racers. Thank you also to Carole Richards Millea and Cindy Shinault who oversaw the raffles, Mark Morrow who swept the course, Sara Facteau Dunham, Travis Dunham and Sally Woodward for their assistance in planning this event and the 52 participants who competed in the duathlon.

The duathlon’s success is directly linked to these businesses and individuals, and their support ensures that Coach Woodward’s legacy will continue at Peru Central School for years to come.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Breen Randall

Cheryl (Woodward) Breen-Randall

Duathlon Coordinator