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face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>It’s for the young!<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>It’s for
the old!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>And it’s for a
good cause! </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial size=2><STRONG>The Ashtabula Arts Center will once again hold the
annual </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial size=4><STRONG>“Run for the Arts” </STRONG></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>on Saturday, July 18th.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"
/><o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" align=center><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG> <o:p></o:p></STRONG></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Sponsored by the Ashtabula County Medical Center, this
5k prediction run/walk is not just for athletes.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The event, which is a flat 5K (3.1
miles) begins and ends at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th Street in
Ashtabula.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The event is open to
everyone.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Participants will run
and/or walk at their own pace.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Everyone has a chance to win!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Here is how it works.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Before the race begins, participants
will guess how long it will take them to complete the 5k distance.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Then everyone runs and/or walks the
route that winds through scenic Ashtabula Harbor.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Those that finish closest to their
predicted time will win.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Leave your
watches at home.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>No timing devices
will be allowed.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>In addition to awards for the winners and door prizes,
every entrant will receive a free ticket good for one 2009-2010 G. B. Community
Theatre show at the Ashtabula Arts Center. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Registration forms can be picked up at the Arts Center
front desk in advance or on the morning of the race.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Registration will begin at the Arts
Center at 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Registration fees are $10 adults and $6 students.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>All proceeds will benefit the Ashtabula
Arts Center.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Join the fun and show your support for community arts by
grabbing your running shoes, grabbing a friend and coming out to compete in this
annual fundraiser!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>For more information call the Arts Center at (440)
964-3396.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2>The Ashtabula Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts
Council.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt"><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396<BR></FONT><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>aac@ashartscenter.org</FONT></A></DIV></BODY></HTML>