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Malverne resident Peter Hawkins was the first particpant to start this year’s race.
Hundreds lace up to run or walk in 20th Seaford Wellness Council 5K By lUKE FEENEY lfeeney@liherald.com
Hundreds of runners gathered in Seaford on Saturday morning for the Seaford Wellness Council’s 20th annual Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk. The race began at 9 a.m., with the start and finish lines established in front of Seaford High School, at 1575 Seamans Neck Road. “The people that make this come together have just been outstanding through the years,” Mike DiSilvio, the wellness council’s president, said. “It’s just a wonderful holiday and festive event.” John Schmuck, a 22-year-old Westbury resident, was the overall winner of the race, clocking in with a time of 17:13. The top female finisher was 44-year-old Long Beach
resident Cristin Delaney-Guille, posting an impressive time of 18:56. Race participants received a shirt with a uniquely designed event logo and were treated to hot chocolate, bagels, an awards ceremony and extensive raffles after the race. John Scaparro, president of Seaford Public Library Board of Trustees, and Margaret Grub, Seaford Chamber of Commerce president, were chosen as the race’s honorary starters. Starters are chosen from the general community and the chamber’s designated Businessperson of the Year. Scaparro, a retired detective sergeant with the NYPD, also serves as president of the Nassau Library System’s board and is active in the Seaford Knights of Columbus. He previously served as grand knight and financial secretary, and was on the board of Continued on Page 2
he kids have put all their heart, their soul, into it. It’s amazing.
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