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Runners take off at start of the Live Like Liz 5K Run.

Live Like Liz 5K Race/Walk dodges storm, draws a crowd

WATKINS GLEN, June 7 -- The weather was at first very wet, and then threatening, and then -- suddenly, just in time for the race -- it was clear and sunny. And hot.

The fifth annual Live Like Liz 5K Walk/Run, held Sunday at the Watkins Glen High School and along the nearby Catharine Valley Trail, attracted more than 500 runners and walkers who generated an estimated $14,000 in funds for the fight against ovarian cancer.

That cancer claimed the life of Liz Amisano on Oct. 12, 2005 -- prompting this ongoing movement to spread the word, the awareness, about the disease.

And Sunday -- after registration in the WGHS Field House, a facility commandeered in the early-morning hours when rain was prevalent; and after a prayer and speeches -- the event culminated in a victory by Cody Scott of Ithaca, a Trumansburg High School track standout. The women's titlist was Emily Owen.

The race was in doubt until shortly before it began, both because of the drenching rain and then because of threatening weather to the southwest that might have been moving toward Watkins Glen, complete with high winds. Fire department personnel said they didn't want anyone out on the CVT if high winds started knocking limbs or trees down.

But the skies cleared and the race was held -- and much to the dismay of some runners, it turned stultifyingly hot on the trail, where no breeze was available. One runner collapsed at the finish line and was transported away by ambulance, while most others, sweating profusely, headed for the nearest cache of bottled water.

Race organizers said that more than 300 runners/walkers had preregistered, and that the total number of participants, counting a Kids' Race held on the Field House's indoor track, surpassed 500. There were 260 in the 5K race itself. The amount of money raised, one said, was expected -- at $14,000 -- to be equal to that of years past. One youngster, Isaac McIlroy, stood out among fund-raisers, gathering pledges totaling $605.

Photos in text: Men's winner Cody Scott and women's titlist Emily Owen

Liz Fraboni, left, and Esther Heichel approach the finish line together.

Men’s Results:

Overall Winner: Cody Scott 18:25
Masters Winner: Bruce Deiseroth 19:54

14 and under:
1. Matt Gill 19:40
2. Tyler Sutherland 19:46
3. Mackenzie Stone 19:56

15-19:
1. Tyler Holmes 18:35
2. Samuel Capozzi 19:41
3. Zach Holmes 20:45

20-29:
1. Tim Krebs 19:55
2. Ben Stamp 22:02
3. Scott Shepardson 22:14

30-39:
1. Raymond Lawson 19:13
2. Tom Ketchum 19:53
3. Rodney McClellen 21:22

40-49:
1. Joel Markley 24:02
2. Brian Friedrichsen 24:16
3. Rock Ketchum 24:40

50-59:
1. Aaron Gowan 25:10
2. Charlie Fausold 25:27
3. Steve Spaulding 25:28

60-69:
1. Al Wruck 25:01
2. Alton Derrick 27:23
3. Joe Grosfelt 29:58

Photos in text: Runnerup Tyler Holmes of Spencer; guest speaker Katie Gingrich, a cancer survivor, is greeted by Margie Amisano (back to camera) and Michelle Amisano, sisters of Liz.

Matt Gill stretches before the race. The 8th grader finished fourth overall. Said organizer (and WGHS cross-country coach) Marie Fitzsimmons of Gill and another young runner: "Congratulations to Taylor Kennard and Matt Gill for winning the 14-and-under category at Live Like Liz with excellent times ...The two cross-country runners will have phenomenal careers as they make their way to the world of Varsity."

Women’s Results:

Overall Winner: Emily Owen 21:32
Masters Winner: Christine Reynolds 22:36

14 and under:
1. Taylor Kennard 23:47
2. Jessica Lawson 25:16
3. Brynne Ketchum 26:19

15-19:
1. Amber Swartz 23:55
2. Jaimie Sedlack 25:16
3. Michelle Putman 26:19

20-29:
1. KK Carothers 22:11
2. Kristy Wood 23:39
3. Sophie Fitzsimmons-Peters 23:48

30-39:
1. Tracey Hayes 22:26
2. Amanda Smith-Socaris 23:01
3. Becky Henderson 24:29

40-49:
1. Barb Rossi 25:16
2. Theresa Barnic 25:58
3. Margaret Dickerman 26:21

50-59:
1. Marie Fitzsimmons 28:02
2. Donna McKay 28:54
3. Paula Fitzsimmons 29:23

60-69:
1. Betsy Sims 30:06
2. Jean Derrick 35:46

70-79:
1. Beverly Stamp 44:10

Photos in text: Abby Cocca and Meg Cabezas near the finish line; Michelle O'Brien sings the National Anthem.

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All Results:

1.Cody Scott 18:25
2.Tyler Holmes 18:35
3.Raymond Lawson 19:13
4.Matthew Gill 19:40
5.Samuel Capozzi 19:41
6.Tyler Sutherland 19:46
7.Thomas Ketchum 19:53
8.Bruce Deiseroth 19:54
9.Timothy Krebs 19:55
10.Mackenzie Stone 19:56
11.Zachary Holmes 20:45
12.Mitchell Swartwood 21:20
13.Rodney McClellen 21:22
14.Emily Owen 21:32
15.John Fausold 21:34
16.Hunter Hoffman 21:37
17.Michael Sandritter 21:50
18.Benjamin Stamp 22:02
19.Joshua Hamelin 22:06
20.KK Carothers 22:11
21.Scott Shepardson 22:14
22.Kris Thorne 22:18
23.Andrew Burton 22:20
24.Aaron Ristow 22:22
25.Angel Cruz 22:25
26.Tracey Hayes 22:26
27.Matt Kautz 22:27
28.Gregory Wheeler 22:32
29.Christine Reynolds 22:36
30.Larry Morris 22:52
31.Craig Salino 22:54
32.Todd Kautz 22:55
33.Devon Crispell 22:56
34.Jeremy Brown 22:56
35.Amanda Smith-Socaris 23:01
36.Andrew Conklin 23:06
37.Matteo Scaptura
38.Adam Rice 23:18
39.Shawn Higby 23:18
40.Casey Holland 23:20
41.Adam Meierjergen 23:23
42.Tucker Rossi 23:25
43.Kristy Wood 23:29
44.Taylor Kennard 23:47
45.Sophie Fitzsimmons-Peters 23:48
46.Amber Swartz 23:58
47.Joel Markley 24:02
48.Landy Schamel 24:03
49.Megan Krebs 24:13
50.Brian Friedrichsen 24:16
51.Jesse Johnson 24:20
52.Becky Henderson 24:29
53.Erick Mack 24:36
54.Richard Ketchum 24:40
55.Chris Gill 24:45
56.Dale Fay 24:52
57.Al Wruck 25:01
58.Aaron Gowan 25:10
59.Jared Sandritter 25:11
60.Ron Fay 25:13
61.Ian Mack 25:14
62.Nicholas Greene 25:15
63.Frank Rossi 25:15
64.Barbara Rossi 25:16
65.Jessica Lawson 25:16
66.Jaimie Sedlack 25:16
67.Charlie Fausold 25:27
68.Stephen Spaulding 25:28
69.Eric Schmidt 25:31
70.Phillip Miles 25:48
71.Janelle Sedlack 25:49
72.Kate Farnsworth 25:51
73.Ted Dewey 25:54
74.Theresa Barnic 25:58
75.Joshua Kruk 26:06
76.Pat Gill 26:07
77.Kay Scott 26:10
78.Jeff Learn 26:16
79.Michelle Putman 26:19
80.Brynne Ketchum 26:19
81.Margaret Dickerman 26:21
82.Kelsey Wood 26:28
83.Matthew Haefner 26:30
84.Matthew Griffin 26:33
85.Bryan Rhoads 26:35
86.Aubree Boisvert 26:38
87.Joseph Daughmer 26:41
88.Paul King II 26:43
89.David Smith 26:49
90.Michelle O’Brien 26:50
91.Pete Salino 26:58
92.Kirk Peters 27:13
93.Kelsie Hamelin 27:18
94.Alton Derrick 27:23
95.Jenny McKenzie 27:36
96.Brady Myers 27:36
97.Christie Glick 27:37
98.Samuel Watson 27:43
99.Nicole Rossi 27:43
100.Natalie Bartone 27:44
101.Marie Fitzsimmons 28:02
102.Mario Scarselletta 28:06
103.Holly Mosher 28:08
104.Christopher Burnam 28:11
105.Terri Myers 28:13
106.Kristen Ketchum 28:16
107.Penni Dean 28:17
108.Breanna Crane 28:17
109.John Haeffner 28:17
110.Richard Stickel 28:25
111.Lindsay Schmidt 28:32
112.Jessica Cruz 28:32
113.Dan Lutz 28:40
114.Abigail Cocca 28:41
115.Meg Cabezas 28:48
116.Donna McKay 28:54
117.Timothy Benjamin 28:55
118.Richie Ketchum 28:58
119.Liz Terwilliger 29:05
120.Cassandra Keefer 29:21
121.Paula Fitzsimmons 29:23
122.Bill Cook 29:26
123.Gail Bauman 29:26
124.Logan Voorheis 29:33
125.Gail Sands 29:44
126.Anne Crowley 29:50
127.Ashlee Sands 29:53
128.Melissa Lauerack 29:54
129.Jennifer Miller 29:58
130.Joseph Grosfelt 29:58
131.Lauren Wood 30:01
132.Kevin Bradascio 30:06
133.Betsy Sims 30:06
134.Tevvy Lewis 30:08
135.Krys Watkins 30:18
136.Alicia Learn 30:19
137.Faithe Ketchum 30:19
138.Shawn Carlineo 30:29
139.Kyle Campbell 30:33
140.Kimberly Snedden 30:34
141.Stephanie Thornton 30:35
142.Dawn Koval 30:35
143.Jamie Sitianni 30:39
144.Robert Fitzsimmons 30:43
145.Patti Abernatha 30:44
146.Kayla Rounds 30:47
147.Christina Bedir 31:04
148.Erika Flagg 31:05
149.Cecelia Neally 31:07
150.Edward Westbrook 31:13
151.Jenn Alford 31:25
152.Sarah Hanrahan 31:27
153.Megan Burns 31:31
154.Rebecca Keefer 31:36
155.Sofie Schirmer 31:40
156.Linda Crane 31:44
157.Candace Abbey 31:44
158.Allison Schnautz 31:48
159.Rachel Baccile 31:49
160.Denise Wickham 31:54
161.Karen Salino 31:56
162.Tricia Houseworth 31:59
163.Jenna Swarthout 32:12
164.Andrew Malaney 32:13
165.Kristin VanHorn 32:15
166.Samuel Dickerman 32:16
167.Rachel St. Julien 32:24
168.Craig Olafson 32:29
169.Marsha Romanski 32:36
170.Christy Simms 32:38
171.Patricia Harrinton-Keagle 32:46
172.Tammy Willoy 33:01
173.Michelle McLelland 33:03
174.Brooke Shaffer 33:04
175.Ben Haefner 33:09
176.Leslie Morris 33:10
177.Katrina Swarthout 33:10
178.Jeff Fazzary 33:15
179.Michael O’Bryan 33:24
180.Nadine Cross 33:31
181.Alan Benedict 33:40
182.Jessica Ketchum 33:55
183.Carol Lindhorst 33:56
184.Stephanie Manning 33:57
185.Robert Halpin 34:03
186.Janice Learn 34:04
187.Samantha Senich 34:05
188.Dena Ganoung 34:10
189.Rebecca Gould 34:16
190.Lydia Myers 34:19
191.Susie Alexander 34:21
192.Mikayla Elliott 34:22
193.Halle Phillips 34:27
194.Darby Cady 34:48
195.Lori Ellison 34:48
196.Kat Whitigmore 34:49
197.Eileen Malaney 34:51
198.Hilary Niver-Johnson 34:52
199.Emily Marcellus 35:08
200.Bernadette Stranger 35:11
201.Sadye Halpin 35:11
202.Debra Compton 35:12
203.Barbara Swarthout 35:17
204.Roxanne McCarty 35:17
205.Caryn Grover 35:26
206.Kristen Kriel 35:26
207.Jane Suhey 35:28
208.Heather Churney 35:35; 209.Andy Chorney 35:39; 210.Jacquelyn Bubb 35:40; 211.Keith Bubb 35:40; 212.Gerlando Purpura 35:45; 213.Jean Derrick 35:46; 214.Michael Myers 35:54; 215.Gregory O’Bryan 35:58; 216.Stephanie Robbins 36:17; 217.Beverly Matern 36:35; 218.Jen Sommers 36:38; 219.Jenna Arcangeli 36:57; 220.Ellie Dickerman 37:00; 221.Antenella Purpura 37:03; 222.Brian Colunio 37:11; 223.Elizabeth Casey 37:13; 224.Matthew Casey 37:13; 225.Jody Latini 37:17; 226.Stephanie MacInerney 37:18; 227.Kristen Heichel 37:23; 228.Liz Fraboni 37:41; 229.Esther Heichel 37:49.

230.Lida Riedlingen 37:53; 231.Tina Bennett 37:54; 232.Alissa Sands 37:57; 233.April Ruda 38:15; 234.Kathleen Swinnerton 38:37; 235.Sylvie Dickerman 38:58; 236.Christine Brewer 40:23; 237.Jessica Lewis 40:25; 238.Lana Osgood 40:27; 239.Maggie Myers 40:27; 240.Hannah Phillipsburg 40:27; 241.Jessica Brogdon 40:28; 242.Jenna Gimbar 40:28; 243.Elena Likoudis 40:28; 244.Kaitlyn Butter 40:29; 245.Melinda Butter 40:29; 246.Kyra Wilson-Houck 41:17; 247.Sarah Teed 41:19; 248.Maria Palmer 41:48; 249.Sandra Holmes 42:04; 250.Barbara Fay 42:07; 251.Susan Schnautz 42:07; 252.Nancy Hoffman 42:39; 253.Sarah Cline 42:53; 254.Heather Sands 43:48; 255.Christine Harding-Grosfelt 43:59; 256.Beverly Stamp 44:10; 257.Patricia Lewis 44:27; 258.Carrinne Garlia 44:52; 259.Ellen Brewer 46:37; 260.Naomi Brewer 47:34

Photos in text:

From top of All Results section: Michelle Benjamin, Hannah Capozzi and Anthony Curren were among the walkers; Jaimie Sedlack crosses the finish line ahead of Charlie Fausold; Jenna Swarthout and Andrew Malaney complete the race; Hilary Niver-Johnson and Emily Marcellus finish the race together; workers Cassie Wait and Amber Swartz; mugs for sale; Nick Sorensen videotapes the event for video-class extra credit; the Satterly Hill Boys performed in the Field House before the race; WGHS freshman Devon Shaw and girlfriend Chelsea Lehman were on hand, hours before Devon was to travel to Philadelphia for cancer surgery later in the week.