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Race in point Friday, June 7, 2013
Keane 5K a success despite heat
By ERICA SCHMITT STAFF WRITER
To step outside for a run in 95-degree weather, you have to be determined to meet some sort of goal, or at least be running for a good cause. In the case of this past Sunday, more than 150 people had a collective reason for bearing the muggy June air as they ran Volume 53, No. 22
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through Old Wethersfield — to raise money for the Richard M. Keane Foundation, which offers local youth athletic, academic and More than 150 people turned out last Sunday to take part in the 12th annual Keane 5K Run/Walk. Despite the mid-90s heat, participants were happy to brave the glaring sun to raise funds for the Richard M. Keane Foundation, social programming. The 12th Annual Keane 5K which offers athletic, academic and social programming for local young people. Run/Walk began at Standish Park, where participants made their way to the Broad Street Green, circling it twice and then heading back up Garden Street to the finish line. “One of the big hits this year — because of the heat — a couple of us put our sprinklers on to cool off the runners,” said Foundation President Judy Keane, whose home abuts the green. “They were very appreciative,” added Keane, wife of the late Richard Keane, See HUNDREDS, Page 4
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Local National Guard members return from Afghanistan, Page 2 Rocky Hill students receive scholarships, Page 3
Kimberly Ruppar of Wethersfield