Rejoice In It!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Monday, June 2, 2014

Thanks for supporting this year's Bite Back Run! This year we earned $1,286 for Compassion International's Malaria Fund. This money will be used to provide households at risk with treated mosquito nets, educating families about malaria prevention, and treatment for those suffering from malaria.

Kids’ One Mile Run

Girls Winner: Morgan Minor

Boys Winner: Blake Minor

5K Race

Overall Fastest Times for 5K Race

Men: Sergei Wegner 18:52

Women: Lindsie King 22:17

12 and Under

Girls: Caitlin Mond

Boys: Wyatt Cummings

Ages 13 - 19

Women: Sammy Allen

Men: Sergei Wegner

Ages 20 - 29

Women: Katie Valentine

Men: Dan Harwood

Ages 30 - 39

Women: Lindsie King

Men: Bart Hinkle

Ages 40 - 49

Women: Tabitha Gregory

Men: Dean Cummings

Ages 50 - 59

Women: Julie Haltness

Men: Dave Winney

Ages 60 and Up

Women: Bonnie Cudnuhufsky

Men: Bob Engebretson

Bite Back 5K Run Times

1. Sergei Wegner 18:52

2. Lindsie King 22:17

3. Meg McKinney 22:28

4. Sara Seaver 23:30

5. Bart Hinkle 23:32

6. Nick VonBargen 24:28

7. Wesley Colapietro 24:38

8. Katie Valentine 24:47

9. Dustin Woods 25:17

10. Wyatt Cummings 25:19

11. Dean Cummings 25:19

12. Meira Pedersen 26:03

13. Caitlin Mond 26:11

14. Joshua Baczuk 26:22

15. Dong Oh´ 26:22

16. Eric Haltness 26:29

17. Dan Harwood 26:44

18. Ashley Harshell 26:59

19. Kurt Conridge 27:00

20. Julie Haltness 27:25

21. Kalin Woods 27:27

22. Tabitha Gregory 27:28

23. Emma Childs 27:29

24. Rylie King 27:29

25. Tesslina Cummings 27:29

26. Jeffrey Prevost 27:37

27. Laura Schneider 27:38

28. Jenny Adsitt 27:43

29. Sammy Allen 28:22

30. Paul Mond 28:24

31. Dave Winney 28:50

32. Karen Cline 28:50

33. Christine Auble 28:58

34. Regina Ward 29:21

35. Justin Major 29:23

36. Michelle Cullen 29:59

37. Chloe Auble 30:11

38. Seth Auble 30:12

39. Erika Holbrook 30:14

40. Jennifer Stubblefield 30:16

41. Jennie Sodergren 30:17

42. Bonnie Cudnohufsky 30:38

43. Robin Oh´ 30:58

44. Kyra Meyer 31:02

45. Clayton Gondek 31:40

46. Gianna McCune 32:30

47. Karen Cummings 32:38

48. Grace Seiber 32:44

49. Krista Hutchinson 32:48

50. Ashley Haltness 33:37

51. Theresa Randall 34:14

52. Michelle Webb 34:47

53. Marianne Prax 34:52

54. Bob Engebretson 34:52

55. Cherubim Palomar 34:54

56. Destiny Day 36:31

57. Lori Day 37:05

58. Lillian Palmer 37:35

59. Calvin Gondek 37:55

60. Caitlyn Childs 38:37

61. Marika White 38:37

62. Lucy Palmer 38:47

63. Greta Palmer 38:49

64. Eric Oh´ 39:00

65. Rachel Oh´ 39:01

66. Sharry Miller 39:11

67. Jolyn Benes 39:11

68. Shannon Major 39:55

69. Billie Comer 40:37

70. Mo Radotich 41:10

71. Jane Haltness 44:13

72. Wendy Langseth 44:14

73. Beverly Colapietro 49:20

74. Shirley Beck 49:21

75. Nicole Putnam 55:18

76. Catherine Heroy 55:19

77. Beth Hayward-Berry 55:39

78. Rebekah Weicht 55:47

79. Craig Graves 55:47

80. Raechel Gondek 57:51

81. Rebekah Gondek 57:52

82. Isaac Gondek 58:30

83. Jess Gondek 58:41

84. Becky Blais 59:43

85. Barbara Guest 59:49

86. Tammy Mond 59:50

87. Ruby Morales 61:00

Monday, March 24, 2014

2014 Bite Back 5K

4th Annual

Bite Back 5K Race

May 31st

Registration 10 a.m. – John Kelsey Plaza

Kids' Race 10:45 a.m. ($5)

5K Race 11:00 a.m. ($10/$20 family)

Prizes For All Age Groups, Men & Women Categories

Contact: Sheri Beck 831-2325

sheribeck33@hotmail.com

rfool.blogspot.com

Sponsored by: Compassion International & Valdez Parks & Rec.

Proceeds benefit Compassion International's Malaria Fund

Snowshoe Race

This year the Second Annual Tortoise & the Hare Snowshoe Race joined the Valdez Winter Games events. We had a great time! Entry fees will be given to Compassion International's Water of Life fund. Clean water for children and families living in extreme poverty-- in Jesus' name!

2014 Race Results:

2014 WINTER GAMES RESULTS
Provided by Valdez Parks & Recreation

Kid’s Snowshoe Race:

Girls’ Division
1st place- Sara Bauman
2nd Place- Haley DePoppe

Boys’ Division
1st place- Calvin Gondek
2nd place-ClaytonGondek
3rd Place- Vincent Kompkoff

Adult Snowshoe Race:

Women’s Division
1st place-Meira Pedersen
2nd place- Gianna Giusti
3rd Place-Michelle Cullen

Men’s Division
1st Place- Todd Wegner

Kids Cross Country Ski Race:

Girls’ Division
1st Place- Kaia Kompkoff

Boys’ Division
1st Place- Sam Norris
2nd Place-Calvin Gondek
3rd place-Wyatt Cummings

Adult Cross Country Ski Race:

Women's Division
1st Place- Rylee Norris
2nd Place- Michelle Cullen

Kids Ski/Archery Biathlon:

Boys’ Division
1st place- Sam Norris
2nd Place- Wyatt Cummings

Adult Ski/Archery Biathlon:

Women's Division
1st Place- Rylee Norris
2nd place- Michelle Cullen
3rd Place- Tied- Anne Norris & Jenny Heckathorn

Men's Division
1st Place- Logan Heckathorn

Overall Result Winners

Snowshoe Race Kids
1st Calvin gondek
2nd Clayton Gondek
3rd VincentKompkoff

Adults
1st Todd Wegner
2nd MeiraPedersen
3rd GiannaGiusti

Cross Country Ski Race Kids
1st Sam Norris
2nd Calvin Gondek
3rd Wyatt Cummings

Adults
1st RyleeNorris
2nd MichelleCullen

Ski/Archery Biathlon Kids
1st Sam Norris
2nd WyattCummings

Adults
1st RyleeNorris
2nd Logan Heckathorn
3rd MichelleCullen

Thursday, November 7, 2013

One Meal One Day

We’re conditioned to habitually eat. Maybe I should speak for myself. I walk into the house and the first thing I do is go to the kitchen for a bite to eat. I have a break at work and I immediately open the snack drawer for a nibble of something. Watching a movie? Where is the popcorn? Friends are coming tonight. What should I serve them? Bible study is this week. Who’s bringing snacks? Sporting event? Where is the concession stand? Breakfast, lunch, dinner…my whole day moves around feeding myself!

Now stop. Imagine what it would look like if you gave up one meal, one day. Could you? Would you? Not because you felt guilty and pressured to do so, but because you recognized that the food, we nonchalantly partake in, is a luxury and a blessing from our Lord. He has given much to us, and as a result we stop, recognize the blessing, and feel compelled to give out of our blessing to those who have less.

The thought of giving up a meal is hard to do for most of us. It would require a sacrifice way beyond giving up the movie popcorn or the refined sugar that I’m avoiding for the new diet I’m trying. I challenge you. I double dare you. Try giving up one meal, one day. It’s a good thing to do. When you’re on the other side you’ll feel good. You’ll feel in control, and you’ll be excited to give.

One Meal One Day allows YOU to skip a meal and donate the money you would have spent on that meal so a child in extreme poverty can get the nutritional support she desperately needs.

Thanks. I know you have a lot on your plate (ha), but I thought this opportunity was important enough to share with you. According to the United Nations Millennium Goals more than 6 million children die from malnutrition each year. One Meal One Day.

You can donate on my webpage: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/sheribeck/fall2013

By the way…Thanksgiving is coming. What are you serving?

Skipping with you,

Sheri

Child Advocate

Compassion International