DW Memorial Dice Run Recap
DW Memorial Dice Run Recap
Dennis and Wayne Shining Down On a Great Day
OLEAN - The inaugural DW Memorial Dice Run was held earlier this month in honor and memory of the event namesakes - Dennis Jones and Wayne Johnston. “We believe that they were looking down on us as more than 156 participants - mostly in motorcycles and a few cars - took to the 105-mile dice run start/stop in Olean and throughout northwestern Pennsylvania,” reported David “DJ” Dick, Rally organizer since early 2010’s and current member of the DW Dice Run committee added.
Dice run stops included American Legion Post 530, Shinglehouse, Pa.; Vinny’s Bar & Grill, Coudersport, Pa.; and Tack’s Inn, Lewis Run, Pa. The rollers headed back into Olean with their last roll and turned in their cards at Angee’s Restaurant.
“The committee had goals of $8,000 in sponsor monies, 200 participants in the dice run and 200 commemorative shirts sold,” stated Meme K. Yanetsko, GOACC COO. “Although we fell short in both participants and shirts sold, the sponsor monies hit over $10,000! All committee members agreed that this renewal of the dice run hit a home run and was deemed successful.”
The Winners of the Shults Auto Group Dice Run were Marcia Reynolds of Hornell and Deb Slawiak of Olean - both tied for 1st place with a score of 112 (out of a possible 150 points); 3rd place went to David Shoff (105) of Olean; Tom Witter Jr. of Cuba and Debbie Freeman of Olean tied with a score of 103; Mark Peterson (unknown) won the special dice roll of 95; and Samantha Hochadel (unknown) and Tim McDivitt of Duke Center, Pa. tied for best lowest roll score of 66 (out of 25) points.
The benefactors of this 1st annual dice run will be students from Archbishop Walsh Academy and Olean High School.
“The Enchanted Mountain Motorcycle Enthusiasts, with assistance from GOACC worked with the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation to establish a scholarship fund, named The Dennis Jones and Wayne Johnston Memorial Scholarship Fund,” said Mr. Dick. “It’s our plan to continue to donate to the fund until it generates two scholarships a year for a student at Walsh and one at OHS; Wayne's and Dennis’ children went to school there, and we thought it would be a great memorial helping future students prosper after their high school years.”
Yanetsko added, “We will wrap up the event in early October and will present back to the community what funds will be added to the scholarship fund.”
Next up for GOACC is the 3rd Annual Allegheny River Running Fest which includes both a half marathon and 10K, and now also includes a 5K. For more information on Chamber events, call Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce at 716-372-4433 or email info@oleanny.com.