Community college's Dollar Dash doubles donations
Courtney Redding took first place in the women's division of BBCC's Dolar Dash. The event raised $4,200 for the community college's scholarship fund.
BBCC instructor Tyler Wallace took first place in the men's division of the Dolar Dash. The event raised $4,200 for the college's scholarship fund.
MOSES LAKE - In spite of smoky skies this weekend, Big Bend Community College's Dollar Dash fundraiser was a success, according to race director Judy Oakes.
"I was concerned at first about the air quality," Oakes said Monday, "but the sun was out, and it really wasn't too bad."
Out of 75 registrations, 60 people participated in the 5K race., raising a total of $4,200 for BBCC student scholarships. According to Oakes, this doubled last year's turnout. The registration fee of $25 included a race T-shirt for participants and a donation to the scholarship fund.
The race course was line with cheerleaders from Moses Lake High School and BBCC Phi Theta Kappa members to pep up racers and music was provided by Diane Ecret, of Moses Lake.
"It's a neat opportunity for the community to support our kids," Oakes said. "And it was really fun. We get all excited out there."
Sponsors included Hair Club, REC Silicon, Team Reliv, Chemi-Con, Moses Lake Community Health, Michaelle Boetger Graphic Designs, Business Interior & Equipment, Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce, Moses Lake Parks and Recreation, Moses Lake Trails Planning Team, Shirtbuilders, Michael's on the Lake, Ecret Entertainment, Anytime Fitness, Moses Lake, Bruce Snyder State Farm Insurance, Big Bend Community College and the Big Bend Community College Foundation.
Next year's BBCC Dollar Dash will take place on Sept. 28, 2013.
Results:
Female
Age group 0-29: first, Shelly McCuistion, second, Alyssa Maddock, third, Gabi Rios.
Age group 30-39: first, Jennifer Rosin, second Sara Palmer, third Allison Russell.
Age group 40-49: first Courtney Redding, second Angie Smith, third Charlene Rios.
Age group 50-59: first Pam Rathbone, second Terri Brice, third Leslie Morris.
Age group 60-69: first Kerri Richins, second Terry Kinzel, third Ginny Peterson.
Male
Age group 0-29, first: Tyler Wallace, second Grant Gollehon, third Gage Palmer.
Age group 30-39: first Custodio Valencia, second Ed Knebel, third Scott Carsey.
Age group 40-49: first Erik Johnson, second Clinton Hansen, third Chris Arnberg.
Age group 50-59: first Fran Palkovic.
Age group 60-69: first John Peterson, second Louis Logan, third Terry Leas.
Age Group 70+: first LaDell Yada.