On July 16th, the FSST Wellness Center, Brownsfield Program and FSST sponsored the 16th Annual Wacipi Walk/ Run. Registration started at 8:15 am to 8:45 am in front of the bowling alley with the events starting at 9:00 am. There was a 9k and 1,2, or 3 mile fun walk run event. The walk/run is a non-competitive event held for the enjoyment and health of the participants. Each participant that registered was given a logoed tee shirt sponsored by the FSST Brownsfield Program. Bottled water, fruit and bagels with cream cheese spreads was provided by the Wellness Center and the Tribe.
There was a great turn out for the event considering the heat and humidity. Grant McAdaraugh, Director of the FSST Wellness Center was the emcee for the event. The event started with a prayer by Grant with a moment of silence to remember the community members that passed away this past year. Elizabeth Wakeman, Director of the FSST Brownsfield Program, also welcomed the participants and reminded them that the purpose of her program is to preserve our lands and Mother Earth.
 There was a total of 153 participants.
1-18 age group-64-32 females & 27 males, 19-54 age group-48, 35 females & 23 males, 55 + age group-31, 16 females & 15 males.
109 for the 1 mile walk/run
27 for the 2 mile
10 for the 3 mile
6 for the 9k
Winners of the 9 K: Bruce Allen-1st,
Rich Nesje-2nd, Charles Wallowing Bule Jr.-3rd.
Other participants in the 9k: Carol Tjarks, Carol Jensen and Mark Allen.
Prize Winners (drawings):
Avayah Weston-toddlers girls bike
Kiesli Smith-Girls Youth Bike
Ashten Weston Youth Boys Bike
Kaleb Zephier-Teen Bike
Caleb Allen-Toddler boys bike
Wayne Pitsenberger-Adult Bike |
