Thanks to the work of more than 20 volunteers, the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) 16 th Black Fly Blitz on Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 – was a resounding success.

Despite an overcast morning accompanied by drizzle nearly 100 participants completed the 5K run/walk. Proceeds from the Black Fly Blitz support the WCA, which owns and operates the WCA’s Red
Barn, a community center, and Timmy Patten Park, a beach and playground.

Duncan Domey, Wilmot police chief, ensured all were safe and sound throughout the race. Members of the Wilmot Volunteer Fire Department’s FAST Squad including Scott Carpenter, David Herr and Tim O’Neill were on hand to assist with medical emergencies. The Wilmot
Ladies Aid Society loaned their tables. The Wilmot Highway Department provided road
barricades to ensure participants’ safety at intersections along the course.

Race day helpers included Melissa Aubertin, Jay Aubertin, Ernie Brake, Michael Boland, Max Brown, Hayden Brown, Ann Davis, Kate Doucette, Adam Glass, Lindy Heim, Kristin McCarthy, Brian McCarthy, Laima Morin and Brian Pauling.

Other volunteers included Jenny Santora, Jim Santora, Molly Santora and Caspian Caponigro.

Marc Davis assisted with sponsor recruitment. Meg Dugan photographed the event.

Ensuring the financial success of the Black Fly Blitz were the 41 race sponsors.

FloorCraft, Lake Sunapee Tree Service, Rayno Construction and Woods Without Gile
contributed at the platinum level.

Gold sponsors were Spring Ledge Farm and Tom Conway Tree Service.

Sponsoring the event at the silver level were Belletetes, Clayton Miller Plumbing, Huckleberry Propane and Oil, J.A. Metalcraft, Kearsarge Property and Landscape Services, Kearsarge
Veterinary Clinic, Park-N-Go Market and Scott Carpenter Construction.

Bronze donors were Andover Pizza Chef, Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Barton Insurance
Associates, Chadwick Funeral Service, Dr. Donna Reed, Frank Anzalone Associates, Hannaford Supermarket, Labsphere, Marathon Landscaping and Lawn Care, Market Basket, Marshall’s
Garage, Milestone Real Estate, Morgan Hill Bookstore, Northeast Delta Dental, O’Halloran Group, Perkins Landscaping, Pleasant Lake Veterinary Hospital, Promotional Solutions, The Insurance Center, The Refinery and Market, the Terhune Family and Walker Automotive
Services.

Companies donating services included Byron’s Septic, Echo Communications, the InterTown Record and Lakes Region Tent and Event.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the Black Fly Blitz a fabulous event!