Ninety-five people elected to run eight kilometres, from Duntroon to Stayner, in an annual road race on that day.
Race organizer Dayn Leyshon said that the number of runners in this year’s race was the most ever since the race began in 1967.
Dayn’s father, Ken, decided to do something special to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday – the Duntroon to Stayner Road Race was his gift.
Ken or Dayn has organized the race since that first run.
The previous high for runners was 85.
“Our little race is gaining in popularity it seems,” Dayn said.
Winning the race was Paul Jewel in 29:34. He was followed by Curtis Coyn, 29:56. Other top racers were Stayner’s Shelby Dickey, 35:49, fastest elementary school female; Justin Viljakainen, 35:39: top elementary school male; Meaghan Wessel, 36:53, high school female; Nottawa’s Chris Dobinson, 32:01, high school male; Lorna Visser, 44:34, masters plus female; Jewel, 29:34, masters plus male; Robin Holmgren, 31:27, masters female; Coyne, 29:56, masters male; Audrey Lee, 32:55, open female; Michael Kulukowsky, 30:06, open male and third overall.
Leyshon added that he would like to thank the Sinclair family of Duntroon, the Township of Clearview, Bub Dickey, and the Stayner Kinsmen.
Let’s not forget to thank the Leyshon family especially.
In a relatively new sport to the area, the Stayner Hitmen Lacrosse executive is please to announce the Stayner Arena will be host to a very exciting Junior C lacrosse game Sun., July 20 at 7 p.m. between the Shelburne Vets and West Durham Patriots.
Five players from the Stayner Lacrosse Hitmen have made the Shelburne squad: Tyler Mattice, Cameron Grasman, Tyler Chapman, Dustin Cramer and Colin Scott.
A barbeque and 50/50 will be run by Stayner Lacrosse in fundraising efforts.
On the North Dufferin Baseball League scene, the biggest developments recently is that Creemore Braves and New Lowell Knights have lost three games each and are 16-3 and 14-3, respectively. They lead the West division.
On the East, Bolton Brewers sit on top with a 12-2-1 record, followed by Aurora Jays 11-3-2 and the Barrie As, 11-4-2. Bolton Braves lead the Junior Division, 13-6.
Over the weekend the Braves defeated Lisle 9-1 Sunday, and Ivy 9-6 Friday.
Also, Jacqueline Sockza, community, recreation and culture programmer for Clearview Township is encouraging people to post events or information about their organizations on the township website, www.clearviewtownship.ca. You can also inquire by phoning Sockza at 428-6230 ext. 249 or jsockza@clearviewtwp.on.ca. She is interested in learning more about the organizations, clubs and people of the community.
