WARREN — The inaugural Galloping Galipeau Memorial 5K Race, held June 22 at Odd Fellows Hall in Warren and hosted by Boy Scout Troop 254, drew 86 runners and walkers in honor of Paul Galipeau and to benefit local Boy Scouts.

Paul Renee Galipeau of Warren was the former Boy Scouts of America Troop Committee chair and co-founder of Troop 254. Galipeau was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in August 2012, and the race was held to remember his spirit and amazing dedication to Boy Scouting. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, serving as district training chair and OA Chapter advisor. He was a long-time Scouter on the local, district and council levels, and a tremendous asset in training numerous volunteers throughout the years. The father of three Boy Scouts, he was instrumental in bringing a strong Scouting program to the Warren community.

The opening ceremonies began with three horseback riders bearing the Troop's flag standards and the American flag. The fourth, Janette Ross, led her riderless horse, with boots on backwards and Paul's brand, to signify the "last ride" of Paul R. Galipeau. The Color Guard of Troop 254 accepted the colors and raised the flag. A prayer was given by Troop Chaplain's Aide Richard Kinney and Mike McNeil, brother-in-law to Galipeau, and event coordinators Amanda and Paul Shelmerdine, welcomed the crowd and racers.

The Scouts and leadership of Troop 254 would like to thank the following for their help in making this event a resounding success:

Sponsors: The Family of Paul R. Galipeau, Local Color Salon, J.M. Carney Electrical, Warren Lodge #127 I.O.O.F., Warren Day Committee, Knox Machine Company, Holgerson Inc., Children's Collaboration Center, Genuine Automotive and The Playroom.

Supporters: Maine Printing & Embroidery, Swift Storage, Rockcoast Sports, Penobscot Bay YMCA, Warren Public Works Department, Warren Recreation and Damariscotta Banking & Trust Co.

Paul's wife, Judy Galipeau, started the race by firing a starting gun. The Galipeau family, including Paul and Judy's son Hunter, Paul's sons Scott and Sean and their families, along with many others were on hand to either walk, run or volunteer for the race alongside Scouts, families and friends of Scouting.

Money raised from this year's event, and future annual race events, will go toward scholarships for Troop 254 Scouts and adult leaders to attend leadership training – a focus near and dear to Paul's heart.

There were seven age categories, and two divisions: walkers and runners. A trophy wasawarded to the top finisher in each category and division: 12 and Under, 13 - 18 years, 19 - 29 years, 30 - 39 years, 40 - 49 years, 50 - 59 years and 60+ years

Awards were also given out to the top Scout and Adult Scouter finishers.

The Top Scout was awarded to Christopher Shelmerdine, 14, from Troop 254 in Warren, with a time of 21:10. Top Adult BSA Scouter was awarded to Owen Maguire, York district executive from Pine Tree Council, with a time of 24:14.

12 and Under Runners

Talia Willis 28:30, Chloe Blake 36:42, Brady Marchessault 39:06, Elly Shelmerdine 43:47, Emma Galipeau- Eldridge 49:46

12 and Under Walkers

Josh Hagin 49:39, Willa Galipeau-Eldridge 50:47, Piper Galipeau 51:05, Sierra Galipeau 1:02.01, Brenna Galipeau-Eldridge 1:11.33

13-18 Years Runners

Chris Shelmerdine 21:10, Cameron Leach 24:31, Jared Mank 26:08, Laken Harrington 26:16, Richard Kinney 28:43, Hunter Galipeau 29:07, Stephen Smith 29:09, Calvin Robbins 29:11, Emily Leach 29:14, Laurel Brooks 30:40, Mary Allen 34:31, Clayton Freese 45:25, Shane Marshall 43:55, Kyle Blum 45:36, Brian Bradeen 59:54, Nate Courtenay 59:56; Natasha Lowe 43:46

13-18 Years Walkers

Amber Haigen 46:21, Cody Monge 55:49, Nikolas Cole 1:02.40

19-29 Years Runners

Alex Martins 22:05, Owen Maguire 24:14, Dustin Blackington 25:15, Kaye Peabody 47:55

19-29 Years Walkers

Stacey McCarthy 37:00, Brittany Parini 41:40

30-39 Years Runners

Suzanne Allyn 25:13, Jamie Ames 28:48, Shina Athearn 31:02, Kate Aho 31:26, Kate Marchessault 39:05, Alicia McWilliams 43:46, Sean Galipeau-Eldridge 51:05

30-39 Years Walkers

Sarah Marriner-Guptill 36:20, Cristy Deschesne 55:03, Tie for third: Leah Galipeau-Eldridge and Christa Galipeau 1:11.33

40-49 Years Runners

Grant Sorterup 20:27, Chris Roman 21:27, Schuyler Fairfield 22:52, Barb Daggett 23:09, John Leach 25:31, Steve Willis 28:33, Patricia Leach 28:37, Jennifer Brooks 31:50

40-49 Years Walkers

Tammy Hagin 46:22, Robert Pillsbury 47:25, John Hagin 50:07,Marcie Davis 55:49, Scott Galipeau 1:02.01, Mari Grover-Blum 1:16, 51, Patrick Blum 1:16.52

50-59 Years Runners

Ron Haney 21:14, Andrew Cavanaugh 22:12, Steve Frampton 24:26, Kelly Robbins 26:38, Sterling Hoak 31:32

50-59 Years Walkers

Sheila Marriner 37:10, Mike Marriner 39:25, Tammy Parini 41:40, Kelly Pillsbury 47:25, Tied: Kathy Ames & Don Ames 48:45, Tied: Kathy Thyng and Lorrie Staples 48:56, Peggy LaCoste 55:03

60+ Years Runners

Vern Demmons 24:04

60+ Years Walkers

Jeanne Fullilove 45:18, Jim Fullilove 45:20, David Cole 1:08.40, Vicki Harriman 1:08.42

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