Our weather deep freeze is almost over and our thoughts turn now to warm weather pursuits and that brings up one of our favorites - "Burgh's 10 K Run and Two Mile Walk" scheduled for Sunday, April 25, 2004. How successful it has been in its first three years! Last year we had over 300 runners and cleared some $15,000 to benefit the Montour Trail.

This year, sponsors Dan, Frank and Tom Daily, owners of Burgh's Pizza and Wing Pub in Bridgeville have raised the Bar (sorry, I couldn't help the reference) to a new high (Oh, forgive me!): they are looking to raise $20,000 this year. Outstanding...and I'll bet they do it! We should not take their projections for an automatic fulfillment, however - you runners, Trail geeks and area pizza lovers must step up to the plate (change of reference here) and help in every way possible. If you can't be a corporate sponsor, be a personal contributor, or a runner or a walker or a working volunteer- there are plenty of ways to participate and they all help.

Meanwhile, go to the restaurant and put a $10 bill on their restaurant "tote" board. Your name and generosity will be there for all to see. With a DJ to keep spirits pumped (there I go again) and lots of good fellowship, you will have a fun race day. Look for applications here in your newsletter, on our website or at the restaurant.

- John Hooton