Thanks to all who helped make festival race successful event

Wow, what an amazing, exciting event the Chisholm Trail Race was this year.

This was my first opportunity to be involved in the process. I am totally impressed with the wonderful sponsors and all the volunteers who gave their time and talent to make this such a great event.

Special thanks to Sonic, Dillon’s, Wal-Mart, Meridian Grocery, Newton Medical Center, Newton Recreation Commission, First Bank, The Breadbasket, Druber’s, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Mike Duncan, Barrick Wilson, the city of Halstead, the city of Newton, APAC, Wendy’s, The Newton Kansan, McDonald’s and, last but not least, my husband and children.

I am so proud of our community!

— Tracie Strain,

Newton Activity Center

wellness director