Memorial Scholarship Motorcycle Run for Ryan Gardner and Courtney Carelli

AUGUST 7, 2004

 

 

 

On March 19, 2004 we all lost two friends, Courtney Carelli (20) and Ryan Gardner (21), taken in a tragic vehicle accident in Petersburg, New York. Not speeding, no alcohol, no drugs - just a terrible accident.

Usually we spend our lives, many years, here on earth to learn, grow, prosper and "leave our mark" on others before we pass on. In most cases we have a long run of many years to accomplish that. In most cases the mark we leave is of our own choice and is one that we spend our whole life creating. That is not the case here as our two friends were not given the time to finishing creating the mark that they would have wanted to leave behind.

This Memorial Scholarship is intended to "Leave A Mark" - for them.

That is what you can do for them. The Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up for high school students in Berlin High School, Berlin New York. This Non-Profit Scholarship Program within the Berlin New York High School District encourages 11th and 12th graders to attend local colleges while still in high school. The program is partially State Funded but the prospective student’s family must offset the financial difference from their own sources. Not all students get the opportunity because of this financial issue.

This Scholarship Event, Your Tax Deductible Donations and all proceeds from this event plan to eliminate the financial burden on families and allow them the chance to send their children to these colleges.

THEN THIS BECOMES AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.


 

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Want To Find Out More Information About Plans For NEXT YEAR'S Run?
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End Of The Trail
420 State Route 43
Stephentown, New York 12168

New York Number 518-733-6471
Massachusetts Number 413-553-5312

 

 

Some of the planned events are:

  • The Motorcycle Run (of course) about 90 miles with a gas stop at the 70 mile mark for the gas-hogs and peanut-tank folks

  • Pig Roast (3 pigs) , 1 Ox, Burgers, Dogs, Side-dishes

  • 2 Bands - One inside the pavilion and one outside in the tent

    • UPTRODEN - Playing outside under the tent

    • MAMMA'S KITCHEN - Playing inside the pavilion

  • Soft drinks and Beer

  • Motorcycle Games

    • Wienee Bite

    • Slow Races

  • Bikini Bike Wash - Warm Weather Permitting

  • Dunkin' Booth

  • Raffles - Raffles - Raffles

 

 

 

T-Shirts are still On Sale....Only Large size left

Stop by the shop or request one by e-mail at: I WANT A T-SHIRT

 

Donaters & Stuff THAT WE Raffled and People WE WANT To Thank

YOUR $20.00 ENTRY TICKET GETS YOU A SHOT AT THE FOLLOWING RAFFLES - AFTER YOU HAVE PURCHASED ONE $20.00 TICKET YOU CAN THEN PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS FOR $10.00

INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF GETTING ONE OR MORE OF THESE
WHO DONATED WHAT THEY DONATED

WHERE IT WILL BE FOUND
Robert Blessin - A Very Good Friend SUZUKI 4WD ATV Raffle Item
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA Season Ski Pass Raffle Item

Dog Guard Fencing, Stephentown, NY, Dave Spain, 518-733-0162
  www.TopDogFence.com

 Underground - Self Install Kit which includes a transmitter, 1 Receiver collar, wire, flags, splices and manual. A $700.00 package --- VERY COOL!!! Raffle Item
Living Tree Sculptures,   Richard Packer, Nassau, NY 518-766-4451 3 Foot Tall Chainsaw-Carved Wooden Eagle Raffle Item
(iTG) Integrated Technology Group, East Greenbush, NY, 518-479-3881   www.iTG-TV.com

Dell All In One Printer: Inkjet Printer, Color, Up to 14 ppm Black and 8 ppm Color, 4800x1200 dpi; Scanner: 600x1200 dpi, 48-bit.  PC Hosted Copier: Up to 13 cpm Black and 5 cpm color, 100 Sheet Capacity, 8 MB, USB Interface

 Raffle Item

Dan Potter, Lebanon, NY

 3 NASCAR Tickets - Louden, NH Raffle Item

LOT'S OF OTHER "ROLL STYLE" RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE ALL DAY LONG FOR THE CHINESE RAFFLE'S  THEY ARE $1.00 EACH OR YOUR ARM LENGTH FOR $5.00, OR YOUR BODY LENGTH FOR $10.00

THEY WORK LIKE THIS - 
YOU BUY AS MANY TICKETS AS YOU LIKE AND DEPOSIT THEM IN THE RAFFLE CAN OR BOX FOR THE RAFFLE THAT YOU WANT TO WIN.

THOSE RAFFLES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

WHO DONATED WHAT THEY DONATED

WHERE IT WILL BE FOUND
Harrison Blum - Boston, MA Gift Certificate to the Taconic Restaurant, Williamstown, MA Raffle Item
Peter Tat-2, New Lebanon NY  518-794-8550 Gift Certificate For Tattoos Raffle Item
Peter Tat-2, New Lebanon NY  518-794-8550 Gift Certificate For Tattoos Raffle Item
Crown Jewelers, Pittsfield, MA 413-442-9073 $50.00 Gift Certificate Raffle Item
Buckey's Bagels, New Lebanon, NY 518-794-8865 Gift Certificate for Breakfast for 4 people Raffle Item
Zucchinis Restaurant, Pittsfield, MA 413-442-2777 Gift Certificate For Dinner Raffle Item
A.J's Pizzeria, West Sand Lake, NY Gift Certificate For Dinner Raffle Item
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA Gift Certificate of A Pair of Universal Passes.  These passes are for their summer activities: Slide, Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Scenic Ride, Laser Shoot, Bouncy-Bounce, Mini-Golf, Fishing Raffle Item
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Hancock, MA Gift Certificate of Another Pair of Universal Passes.  These passes are for their summer activities: Slide, Trampoline, Climbing Wall, Scenic Ride, Laser Shoot, Bouncy-Bounce, Mini-Golf, Fishing Raffle Item
Dianne Mosher, Berlin High School Teacher and Advisor of Class of 2000 Motorcycle Quilt Raffle Item
MT. Nebo Gallery, Inc., Eagle Bridge, NY, 518-686-4334 Descendents of Grandma Moses and owners a gallery, they have donated 2 Very Nice Hardcover Children's books.  Mother Goose & Silent Night Raffle Item
Dunking Doggies, Pittsfield, MA, 413-448-8240 Located on West Housatonic ST, Pittsfield MA.  They have donated a Gift Certificate for a Free Dog Bath - Sure beats using the tub!!! Raffle Item
Tom & Lynn Moxley Leather Motorcycle Saddle Bags  Raffle Item
Tom & Lynn Moxley Leather Backpack Raffle Item
Drag Specialties
Visit Their Web Site		 Bar Stool Raffle Item
Drag Specialties
Visit Their Web Site		 Model Bank Raffle Item
Pittsfield Lawn & Tractor, Pittsfield, MA, 413-443-2623 John Deere Chain Saw Raffle Item
Shooters Highland, Inc. Valatie, NY 518-758-1488 $50.00 Gift Certificate Raffle Item

Intradermal Designs, Pittsfield, MA Tattoos & Body Piercing 413-499-0811
Check Out Their Web Site

 Gift Certificate for Body Piercing Raffle Item
Intradermal Designs, Pittsfield, MA Tattoos & Body Piercing 413-499-0811
Check Out Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Body Piercing Raffle Item

Berkshire Custom Coating, Pittsfield, MA 413-442-3757

 Gift Certificate for the Sandblasting and Powder Coating of One Motorcycle Frame Raffle Item

Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007

 Wrought Iron  Standing Floor Lamp Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007 Wrought Iron Standing Basket Rack & Wooden WELCOME Wall Sign Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007 Heart Candle Set - Wrought Iron Candle Holder With 1 Candle, Glass Candle With A Screw Top, Wooden WELCOME Wall Sign Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007 Wrought Iron Candle Holder With 11 Candles Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007 Wrought Iron Candle Holder With 3 Candles Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007
Ray Darling - Iron Rus
6 Time World Arm Wrestling Champion
Alyssa Humphrey, Stephentown, NY		 AMERICA SET - Wooden AMERICA Sign, Wooden WELCOME Wall Sign, USA Flag Jacket, American Flag Raffle Item
Countryside Tin & Iron, Grafton, NY 518-279-3007 Wooden WELCOME Wall Sign Raffle Item
Founders Grille at Jiminy Peak Gift Certificate for Dinner for Two Raffle Item
Lebanon Valley Dragway, Lebanon, NY 518-794-7130
Visit Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Two People to the NIGHT of FIRE at the Dragway on August 20, 2004 Raffle Item
Lebanon Valley Dragway, Lebanon, NY 518-794-7130
Visit Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Two People to the NIGHT of FIRE at the Dragway on August 20, 2004 Raffle Item
Lebanon Valley Dragway, Lebanon, NY 518-794-7130
Visit Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Two People to the NIGHT of FIRE at the Dragway on August 20, 2004 Raffle Item
Lebanon Valley Dragway, Lebanon, NY 518-794-7130
Visit Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Two People to the NIGHT of FIRE at the Dragway on August 20, 2004 Raffle Item
Lebanon Valley Dragway, Lebanon, NY 518-794-7130
Visit Their Web Site		 Gift Certificate for Two People to the NIGHT of FIRE at the Dragway on August 20, 2004 Raffle Item
The Staff at Country Squire Hardware, New Lebanon, NY Orange County Choppers Embroidered Denim Jacket Raffle Item
THE NEW- Iron Bell, 446 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-6911 $25.00 Gift Certificate 
A big Thanks to Joe, Luv Cami		 Raffle Item
THE NEW- Iron Bell, 446 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-6911 $25.00 Gift Certificate 
A big Thanks to Joe, Luv Cami		 Raffle Item
THE NEW- Iron Bell, 446 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-6911 $25.00 Gift Certificate 
A big Thanks to Joe, Luv Cami		 Raffle Item
THE NEW- Iron Bell, 446 West Housatonic St, Pittsfield, MA 413-499-6911 $25.00 Gift Certificate 
A big Thanks to Joe, Luv Cami		 Raffle Item
Maddens Service Center, Stephentown, NY, 518-733-5700  Gift Certificate for Oil Change Raffle Item
Allison Chioinere, Pittsfield, MA, 413-499-8658 Gift Certificate for an Occasion Cake,  a $25.00 Value Raffle Item
Five Corners Store at Jiminy Peak Food Basket Raffle Item

INDIVIDUAL'S AND BUSINESS'S THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR THANKS FOR HELP AND DONATIONS.  WITHOUT THESE THE EVENT WOULD NOT BE THE SAME

A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU
WHO DONATED WHAT THEY DONATED

WHERE IT WILL BE FOUND

Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department, Stephentown, NY

Visit Our Website

 First - we all want to express a very big thanks to the Fire Department and all of the members for donating the Fire Hall for this event. Second we appreciate those individuals who will be donating their time to help staff the event and further thanks for donating their profits from their part in the event to the Scholarship.

The Fire Hall is found at the end of the run and the proceeds go into the scholarship
Eckhart Farm, Stephentown, NY, 518-733-5137 Corn, Corn, Corn and ICE.  Big Thanks To Larry and Heather For Keeping Up With The EVER INCREASING Number Of  Mouths We Gotta Feed At This Event On Your Plate
WUPE Radio, Pittsfield, MA, 413-499-1100
Visit their Website		 Thanks to JoAnne or getting this on the air and helping us get the word out On The Air
Cindy's Antiques, Lebanon, NY Flower Baskets On The Run
Greylock Graphics Flyers and Tickets 

A BIG THANKS TO THEM FOR ALL OF THEIR WORK

Flyers are found all over the place It's our Advertising for this event
Keith "Gotti"  of Peter Tat-2 Graphics for the T-Shirts On Your Back - You gotta have one
CTB Imprintables, New Lebanon, NY 518-794-0044 T-Shirt Printing Services with Graphics and Logo On Your Back - You gotta have one
Jimmy D's Restaurant, Lebanon, NY 518-794-8161 CASH In the Scholarship Fund
Godfroy's Service Station CASH In the Scholarship Fund
Penny Saver Advertising Advertising For This Event In Store's Everywhere
 -      it's FREE
Greylock Credit Union, Pittsfield, MA 413-236-4000 CASH In the Scholarship Fund
Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, Stephentown, NY 518-733-5362
Visit Our Website		 CASH In the Scholarship Fund

Ray Darling
6 TIME WORLD ARM WRESTLING CHAMPION

Try to whip this guy in Grafton, NY
 on July 3, 2004

ARM WRESTLING CHALLENGE

Proceeds from the ARM WRESTLING CHALLENGE in Grafton, NY July 3. 2004

The Challenge was a Success - or that may be depending on your point of view - Ray did not lose one challenge, he whipped them all and they came from 4 states to try to beat him. He even beat a guy in the Super Heavyweight class, who weighs 265 lbs.  NOT TO SHABBY FOR A 60 YEAR YOUNG MAN!!

THANKS AGAIN RAY - YOU'RE ALL RIGHT

 In the Scholarship Fund

Mario's Restaurant, New Lebanon, NY, 518-794-9495

 Rolls -n- Rolls -n- Rolls Wrappin' Yer Burgers & Dogs
Blarney Tent Rental, Hancock, MA 413-738-5880 A BIG Thanks for A HUGE TENT with lighting.  We Really Appreciate It And You Will To At the end of the run - just stand under it an look up
Bonac North LLC  East Hampton, MA
Chris Harmon		 CASH In the Scholarship Fund
United States Navy Program Office - Pittsfield, MA
Visit Their Website

Copies and Flyers, A BIG Thanks For Your Support

 

 In mailboxes throughout the community

 

Hilltown Pork Inc., Canaan, NY, 518-781-4050

Visit Our Website

 

Special thanks for not only donating pigs but they are going to cook them as well as Eckhart's Corn 

 On Your Plate
RUCH Distributing, Albany, NY 518-841-6304 Beer, Beer Booth and Signs In Your Cup and Signs Hanging All Over The Place
Price Chopper, Brunswick, NY 518-270-7800 Gift Certificate To The Store For Items To Be Used On The Run On Your Plate - OR Maybe Even Your Plate
Kilventon Produce, Stephentown, NY 518-733-6471 Spuds -n- Lettuce -n-  Onions -n- Such.
Thanks Dave, Very Good and Much Appreciated		 On Your Plate
Dave's Supermarket, Stephentown, NY 518-733-5733 Rolls & Rolls & Rolls Wrapping your Burgers & Dogs
Pittsfield Rye Bakery, Pittsfield, MA 413-443-9141 Rolls & Rolls & Rolls Wrapping your Burgers & Dogs
Ioka Valley Farm, Hancock, MA 413-738 - 5915
Visit Their Website		 Ox - For Your Roasting Pleasure On Your Plate
Mark Groat, Pepsi Bottling Inc.  Albany, NY Soft Drinks In Your Cup
Schodack Septic, Castleton On Hudson, 518-477-4322 Big Thanks For The Donation of The Portable Toilets At The End Of The Run, Set Up On The SVFD Muster Field

Live Music by UPTRODDEN
 518-794-0765

 Live Rock & Roll At the SVFD Muster Field - In The Tent

                    Live Music by                     Mamma's Kitchen 413-841-6304

 Live Rock & Roll & Blues At the SVFD Muster Field - In The Pavillion
Kreutziger Custom Butchering, Jay Kreutziger, Nassau, NY 518-766-4240 A Big Thanks To Jay For Another Pig To Roast - Just In Time - We Really Needed It On Your Plate
Seagroat Floral Co. Inc., Albany, NY 518-465-5285 Flowers to be given in Memory of Ryan & Courtney  On The Run
Stop & Shop, Pittsfield, MA  Food & Condiments On Your Dog
Zwack Inc. Stephentown, NY 518-733-5135 Fabrication of the Weinee Bite Stand Hanging yer' Dog

THIS LIST IS THOSE THAT, WITHOUT THEIR PRESENCE AND HELP, THE EVENT WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN THE SAME.  THEY DONATED THEIR TIME AND WORKED HARD TO BRING IT ALL TOGETHER.  IT WAS A REAL CRUNCH TOWARDS THE END.

YOU ALL SHOULD FEEL VERY GOOD ABOUT WHAT YOU DID IT WAS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
WE REALLY HOPE THAT WE DID NOT LEAVE ANYONE OFF OF THIS LIST - IT WAS NOT INTENDED AND WE APOLOGIZE
WHO THEY ARE
Brad Humphrey Cami Nugai Rick Jones
Pat Negus Sr. Pat Negus Jr. Bonnie Negus
Tom Moxley Lynn Moxley Adam Donaldson
Audrey Humphrey Alyssa Humphrey Debbie Caden
Nick Nobes Jennifer Hammer John Negus
Vicki Guilbeault Paul Guilbeault Jason Guilbeault
Nick Guilbeault Terry Baker Tracy Grant
Joe Masula Francis Grant Kim Nanna
Annie Longe Kipper Maxon Mary Ann Humphrey
Billy Maxon Sarah Ring Bethanne
Tim Johns Jerry Moore Dianne Mosher
Katie Nugai Betty Nugai Cindy Nugai
Terry Masula Debbie Maxon  

 

 

Checkout the Newspaper Article and Pictures - What A Write-Up!!!

 

A very special thanks goes out to the Gardner family and the Carelli family for all of their help and support throughout this effort.  

 

 

Don't Forget

T-Shirts Will Be On Sale The Day Of The Event

Sponsors and business's that we want to express extra thanks to

In 1999 Mom and I started showing and selling our iron & tin in our customers' homes, and today we are still doing just as many "Home Parties" as we can do. We wanted to use this site to give more people the opportunity to purchase our products.

An Amish family that we have known for over 20 years introduced us to the welders that make the iron for us. We travel down to Pennsylvania about every two months to restock, and we bring the iron directly from them to you!

We believe in selling good quality products and keeping it affordable for everyone. We have over 175 different items with prices starting at $1, so we really do have something for everyone. There are over 50 items that are under $20.
 Thanks for stopping & shopping with us!

Drag Specialties, Supplier of Performance and Aftermarket For Harley Davidson and Custom Motorcycles

 

 

Run / Map

 

 

 

The run will leave Stephentown at 11:00am, go north on RT22, turn right on Cemetery Hill Road (in Stephentown) Here we will slowly go by the cemetery where we will pass off 300 flowers to the families of Ryan and Courtney. We will then head east on RT43 into Williamstown, MA.  There we will have police escort through town and will again have police escort while we pass through North Adams MA.  East of North Adams we will turn north on RT8 and head into Vermont where we will then take RT9 west to Bennington VT where we will again have police escort through town.  Following RT9 into New York we will stop for gas at the Hoosick Mobile Station on RT7. (this is the 70mi point).  From there we will take RT22 south back to Stephentown, turning right onto RT43 then right on Grange Hall Road then Left into the Fire Hall / Pavilion

 The ride will be about 90 miles

 

 

 Thanks for making this number today: