Scenes From East Windsor's 5k Road Race

Local veterans were honored at the East Windsor Town Hall on Saturday morning, Nov. 5, as part of the town's annual Veterans' Day festivities. The East Windsor Veterans Commission sponsors the annual event, which features a 5k Road Race.

First Selectwoman Denise Menard gave a welcome speech followed by an invocation by Father Paul Gotta and reflections of the holiday by military speaker Col. William Adams and state Rep. Christopher Davis. Hannah Dessert sung the national anthem and Peter Falca performed God Bless America.

Despite the chilly weather, many gathered for the race, which began promptly at 10 a.m. and featured over 100 runners. The race is considered a "seed" race to Thanksgiving Day's Manchester Road Race. The East Windsor Veterans Commissions uses the proceeds of the race – it costs from $5 to $15 to enter – to pay for various programs that honor veterans living in town.

This year's overall race winners were Jacob Gurlzer with a time of 15:31; followed by Justin Fyffe with 15:36; and Josh Ferenc with 15:57. In the women’s class, runners of note included Melissa Stellato with a time of 18:13, Beth Krasemann with 18:50 and Linda Yamamato with 19:53.

Prizes were also awarded to the top three male and female veterans, as well as the top three in each age division. Each received a cash prize.

Full race results will be posted online at www.eastwindsorct.com as well as www.plattsys.com.