Public Library Hosts First-Ever ‘Book It 5k’

Brandyn Berean, Staff Reporter

October 30, 2013

Public Library Hosts First-Ever 'Book It 5k'

The Saucon Rail Trail, which extends from Hellertown and into Coopersburg, PA, has been open to the public since 2011. The trail allows for biking, walking, or running and in 2013 an addition, which cuts through Coopersburg, has enabled even more use by the community. This convenient trail was the host of the Southern Lehigh Public Library’s first ever Book It 5K.

On October 13th, 2013, the Southern Lehigh Public Library hosted the Book It 5K to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The 5K served as a fundraiser for the library which is adjacent to the Upper Saucon part of the trail.

The race was held from 8:30am to 10:30 am, and the course started at the Upper Saucon Township Community Park, went through the Hellertown section, and then back.

“Anybody is allowed to participate,” said Southern Lehigh Public Library board of directors, Eric Bartosz.

Prizes were given out to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for certain age groups. The prizes included gift cards and certain donations from local businesses, according to Bartosz.

“I believe this event is already a success because the Saucon Rail Trail and the Public Library are both popular,” he said. “This event is inaugural, but it will turn into an annual event.”

Other events happen on the Saucon Rail Trail as well. For more information check out sauconrailtrail.org.

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Brandyn Berean, Staff Reporter

Senior Brandyn Berean was a two-year staff reporter for the Spotlight. In addition to being part of the student newspaper, he also played on the varsity football team for all four years of high school. Brandyn loved being a part of the football team, in fact one of his favorite memories in his high school career was preparing for “war” every Friday night with his teammates. His least favorite part of high school was the Keystone exams because they meant nothing to him. Outside of school, Brandyn loves spending time with friends and family. He also loves to stay active by playing football, golf, and baseball. When he is not hanging out with family and friends or playing sports, he lifts weights at the gym. With only a couple of short weeks left until graduation, Brandyn has some last-minute advice for students going through the rest of high school. “Make the best of everything you do,” he said. “Don’t slack off or it will hurt you in the long run. Have fun as you only get to experience high school for four years and then you're in the real world.” Brandyn has many people to thank for making his high school experience one he will always cherish. First, he would like to thank his parents for helping him to achieve his full potential and never give up on anything he puts his mind to. He also would like to thank his friends for giving him memories he will remember for the rest of his life. There are two important people who made his high school experience extra special. He would like to thank his girlfriend for being there for anything he was involved in and giving him the best two years of his life, and looks forward to the many years ahead. Finally, he would like to thank his best-friend Teagan for being such a great friend, and he hopes that the relationship will continue throughout their lives after high school. In the fall, Brandyn plans to attend Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. He will major in business, and he is still deciding whether to specialize in accounting or entrepreneurship.

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