A Thank You from Portland Parks & Recreation

August 16, 2011

Dear Editor,

On Friday August 12th, Portland Parks and Recreation Commission sponsored the 8th annual “Come on Over” road-race. With the help of the Parks and Recreation Commission, Ralph Zampano, Steve Steinkamp, Ellen Kelley, Chris Donahue, Eric Peterson, Hilary Phelps and Dolores Bates, and Parks and Recreation Staff, and many volunteers it was another successful run. Very special thanks to Debbie Rooth, David Kraszewski, and Robert Edwards for the help with making the event a success. This year’s event had 108 runners.

We would like to thank our sponsors without whom we couldn’t run such an event. The local business community has supported this event from its inception and we are very thankful for their continued support. This years sponsors are: Angela’s Fine Jewelry, Daniels Oil Co., Inc., Gildersleeve Spirit Shop, Dr. John L. Mormile, Chiropractor, Jarvis Airfoil, Inc., Portland Discount Liquors, Mom’s Club, Cumberland Farms, Chris Cote’s Golf Shop LLC, Coins N’ Gold Exchange, Brownstone Bottle Shop, LLC, Piper Memorial Veterinary Center, Quality Welding Service, LLC, Portland Dental Care, LLC, Pro-mold Plastics, Gotta’s Farm, Portland Electric Co., Inc., Top Dog Hot Dogs, LLC, Superior Concrete Prod., LLC, McGinley Builders, LLC, Portland Subway, BB Tees, Brownstone Discovery Park, Tri- Town Foods, EG Salon, Bordonaro’s Pharmacy, Inc., Portland Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. as well as Portland Grounds Department, Susan Bransfield, First Selectwomen, David Bliss and the EMT’s from the Portland Fire Department and The Portland Police Department. Through donation of goods and services, manpower and funding of the race, we are able to run a challenging, safe and fun event.

All proceeds from this years race go to the supporting the Parks and Recreation Programs and Summer Camp Scholarships. Thank you again to our sponsors, volunteers and participants and hope to see you next year.

Sean Dwyer

Director, Portland Parks & Recreation