“Join the Thrill: Fun Run on February 8 to Energize The New Era!”

Members of the Sweet Home Rotary Club are organizing a fun run on Saturday, Feb. 8, to generate funds for The New Era as the newspaper proprietors endeavor to revive the publication.

Ken Bronson, a member of Rotary, mentioned that the event will be “a genuine fun run,” which will be timed, but instead of a fixed registration fee, participants will have the flexibility to contribute whatever amount they choose to assist the newspaper.

He emphasized that this planned run unofficially revives the former Sweetheart Run in Sweet Home, which used to be held around Valentine’s Day.

Bronson indicated that the goal for the organizers is to collect $7,800 in donations, which “is sufficient funding to cover 50% of the non-staff production expenses for 12 weeks.”

The run, also supported by Steelhead Fitness, will commence and conclude at Sankey Park, with timings managed “the traditional way,” using a stopwatch at the finishing point.

Participants will have the option of a 5K run/walk and 10K run routes, with a water station set midway along the courses, which will intersect. Both events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

Additionally, a 1-mile run/walk for children is planned, open to participants of all ages, commencing at 9:30 a.m.

“This is a no-cost, donation-only event,” Bronson stated. “The crucial aspect is to aid our Sweet Home publication, The New Era. This is our community’s newspaper.”

For those who prefer not to run but wish to support the newspaper during its recovery towards financial stability, independent donations are welcome, he mentioned. Bronson is also negotiating an arrangement with the Sweet Home Community Foundation to oversee the funds raised at the race along with any extra donations for the newspaper.

For further details, please contact Bronson at 541.954.7198, or reach out to Steelhead Fitness at 541.262.1560.