By Jon Gulliver
Staff Writer
PRESQUE ISLE — A big turnout at Mantle Lake Park for the second annual Friends in Motion 5k race helped to raise more than $2,300 for the Wintergreen Arts Center in Presque Isle.
Welley Ramsey was the first, of nearly 150 competitors, to cross the finish line. Ramsey finished in a time of 16.43.
Fred Bailey and Thomas Beckum finished second and third respectively.
The womens’ division winner was Stephanie Graves in a time of 21.06, followed by Katrina Howe and Marie Beckum.
Prior to the 5k a fun run was held for little kids. The course was one trip around the path at the park. Roughly 40 youngsters took part in that run and all competitors earned a medal.
Friends in Motion is a collaboration of some young mothers who wanted to help the community. Last year the donation was made to a different organization.
