Running with the Bulls (2012)

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Running with the Bulls Orange County Post, Wednesday, Oct., 10, 2012, pg 9: Photos: Gorgeous gals at the Finish: Mary Rice Israelski, Laureen Somers, Linda Goldstein & Lois Smith at the finish, Walkers at the start at Hill-Hold: Sgt. Dustin Palen readies the walkers., Mel & Mike Brown: Michael Brown and daughter Melanie Latimer, residents of the Bull Stone House, We made it!: Elsa Gerow Cameron and Philip Cameron, And they're off: Runners take off, Shutes & Harts: Robin Greene, Andrew Hart, Elinor Hart, Linda Shute & Association board member Lyle Shute.
Running with the Bulls Orange County Post, Wednesday, Oct., 10, 2012, pg 9

Photos: Gorgeous gals at the Finish: Mary Rice Israelski, Laureen Somers, Linda Goldstein & Lois Smith at the finish, Walkers at the start at Hill-Hold: Sgt. Dustin Palen readies the walkers., Mel & Mike Brown: Michael Brown and daughter Melanie Latimer, residents of the Bull Stone House, We made it!: Elsa Gerow Cameron and Philip Cameron, And they're off: Runners take off, Shutes & Harts: Robin Greene, Andrew Hart, Elinor Hart, Linda Shute & Association board member Lyle Shute.

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Running with the Bulls (2012)

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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House Association

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The article highlights the "Running With The Bulls" 5K Fun Run & Walk held on Saturday, September 22, 2012. The event served as the grand finale of the Sarah Wells Tricentennial Celebration, which marked 300 years since matriarch Sarah Wells first arrived in the area. The Course & Historical Significance The 3.1-mile historical route ran between two historic Hamptonburgh homesteads originally traveled by the Bull family: Hill-Hold: Built in 1769 by William Bull and Sarah Wells' son, Thomas. The Bull Stone House: A historic landmark built in 1715 by William Bull (a stonemason who emigrated from England). Tours of both locations were offered during the event. Event Highlights & Key Participants Co-Chairs & Organizers: Sarah Wells Tricentennial co-chairs Sarah Brownell and Lisa Forst (both of Goshen) expressed pride in celebrating the remarkable matriarch and the great turnout. Notable Participants: Charles F. "Sandy" Johnson of Chester (an 82-year-old 8th generation Bull descendant and Association board member) triumphantly crossed the finish line. Sue Cooney of Blooming Grove (the newest Association board member) called it a "terrific community event with the race’s symbolic finish at The Bull Stone House." Race Coordinators & Officials: Sue Tucker (director of Hill-Hold) was on hand early in the morning to prepare for the race. Orange County Department of Parks Commissioner Richard Rose expressed pleasure with the run's success. Sgt. Dustin Palen readied the walkers at the start line. Race Winners Adult Division Winners: Frank Colella and Samantha Knox. Student Division Winners: Tyler Knox and Caroline Hart. All Individuals Named in the Article and Captions The article and its corresponding photo captions mention the following individuals: Sarah Wells (Pioneering matriarch) William Bull (Pioneering patriarch & stonemason) Thomas Bull (Son of William & Sarah; builder of Hill-Hold) Sarah Brownell (Tricentennial co-chair) Lisa Forst (Tricentennial co-chair) Charles F. "Sandy" Johnson (8th generation Bull descendant & board member) Sue Tucker (Director of Hill-Hold) Richard Rose (Department of Parks Commissioner) Frank Colella (Adult division winner) Samantha Knox (Adult division winner) Tyler Knox (Student division winner) Caroline Hart (Student division winner) Sue Cooney (New Association board member) Sgt. Dustin Palen (Race official / Sheriff's department) Mary Rice Israelski (Finish line participant) Laureen Somers (Finish line participant) Linda Goldstein (Finish line participant) Lois Smith (Finish line participant) Michael Brown (Bull Stone House resident) Melanie Latimer (Daughter of Michael Brown & Bull Stone House resident) Elsa Gerow Cameron (Finish line participant) Philip Cameron (Finish line participant) Robin Greene (Participant) Andrew Hart (Participant) Elinor Hart (Participant) Linda Shute (Participant) Lyle Shute (Association board member)