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[Marlin Democrat] -- Pedaling for dollars
Mar. 16th, 2005 01:57 pmPedaling for dollars
by Denise Schoppe
Staff Writer
The Marlin Democrat
March 16, 2005
Buck Rogers completed his mission on Monday, Mar. 14, of riding 500 miles over Spring Break to help raise funds for Marlin youth.
"This has been a great experience," Rogers said.
The Marlin ISD elementary school counselor and volunteer chaplain/motivational speaker for the Marlin Bulldogs football team, began and ended his long distance trek with great fanfare.
On Saturday, Mar. 5, Rogers and approximately 75 adults and children hit the streets of Marlin from Wal-Mart in a bicycle parade ending up at the Falls County Courthouse. Once there, Mayor Norman Erskine opened the festivities with a short speech before all of those present enjoyed food and games.
Wal-Mart donated a bike to be given away, and HEB gave a gift certificate that was used for school things for the children present. Marcus Rodrigues provided music. The dunk booth, run by Marlin Animal Control and the Police Department Auxiliary, was the biggest draw.
Special guests of the day were eight Baylor football players, including Ryan Jefferies and Paul Moesley, both of which spoke to the crowd. They played played catch with the kids, and put together small games in the courthouse lawn.
Rogers began his 500-mile journey that day by riding 50 miles in the afternoon. Rain on Sunday kept him down to 30 miles, but he made it up later so that by Thursday afternoon he checked in to the fire house having completed 300 miles.
Rogers averaged 60 miles per hour and rode approximately three hours, 15 minutes per ride. He went an average of 51 miles per day.
Rogers didn't travel alone all those miles. He had company from firefighter Roland Russell, and police officer Jeremy Moehnke.
The Marlin Police Department and Fire Department handled traffic control and safety for the project. MFD validated his daily ride results.
Rogers raised over $1000 in donations from 15 business and 10 individuals over the course of the week, and he thanks his sponsors -- Citizens State Bank, Williams Feed Store, Evans tire Service, The Chicken Place, State Farm Insurance (Jimi Lynn), Majestic Flowers and Gifts, Sonic, Cactus Mexican Restaurant, Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Garland's Burger Place, Wal-Mart, HEB and T-shirt Design -- for their support. He is still hoping for donations from the church community, as well pledges from groups or individuals wanting to make donations at a later time.
Anyone wishing to make donations, can mail the pledge/donation card to First Baptist Church. If someone did not receive a pledge card, they should contact Chaplain Buck Rogers at 749-3600.
Rogers also thanks members of the Marlin Ministerial Fellowship, members of the Marlin Elementary School, the mayor, City Council members and Marlin Youth Mission for all their service in helping organize the parade and courthouse events.
Rogers ended his 500 mile journey with fan fare, as he was welcomed to Marlin Elementary School with sirens blaring and lights flashing.
"Hopefully, this will provide the momentum needed to help our youth," Rogers said
by Denise Schoppe
Staff Writer
The Marlin Democrat
March 16, 2005
Buck Rogers completed his mission on Monday, Mar. 14, of riding 500 miles over Spring Break to help raise funds for Marlin youth.
"This has been a great experience," Rogers said.
The Marlin ISD elementary school counselor and volunteer chaplain/motivational speaker for the Marlin Bulldogs football team, began and ended his long distance trek with great fanfare.
On Saturday, Mar. 5, Rogers and approximately 75 adults and children hit the streets of Marlin from Wal-Mart in a bicycle parade ending up at the Falls County Courthouse. Once there, Mayor Norman Erskine opened the festivities with a short speech before all of those present enjoyed food and games.
Wal-Mart donated a bike to be given away, and HEB gave a gift certificate that was used for school things for the children present. Marcus Rodrigues provided music. The dunk booth, run by Marlin Animal Control and the Police Department Auxiliary, was the biggest draw.
Special guests of the day were eight Baylor football players, including Ryan Jefferies and Paul Moesley, both of which spoke to the crowd. They played played catch with the kids, and put together small games in the courthouse lawn.
Rogers began his 500-mile journey that day by riding 50 miles in the afternoon. Rain on Sunday kept him down to 30 miles, but he made it up later so that by Thursday afternoon he checked in to the fire house having completed 300 miles.
Rogers averaged 60 miles per hour and rode approximately three hours, 15 minutes per ride. He went an average of 51 miles per day.
Rogers didn't travel alone all those miles. He had company from firefighter Roland Russell, and police officer Jeremy Moehnke.
The Marlin Police Department and Fire Department handled traffic control and safety for the project. MFD validated his daily ride results.
Rogers raised over $1000 in donations from 15 business and 10 individuals over the course of the week, and he thanks his sponsors -- Citizens State Bank, Williams Feed Store, Evans tire Service, The Chicken Place, State Farm Insurance (Jimi Lynn), Majestic Flowers and Gifts, Sonic, Cactus Mexican Restaurant, Lupita's Mexican Restaurant, Garland's Burger Place, Wal-Mart, HEB and T-shirt Design -- for their support. He is still hoping for donations from the church community, as well pledges from groups or individuals wanting to make donations at a later time.
Anyone wishing to make donations, can mail the pledge/donation card to First Baptist Church. If someone did not receive a pledge card, they should contact Chaplain Buck Rogers at 749-3600.
Rogers also thanks members of the Marlin Ministerial Fellowship, members of the Marlin Elementary School, the mayor, City Council members and Marlin Youth Mission for all their service in helping organize the parade and courthouse events.
Rogers ended his 500 mile journey with fan fare, as he was welcomed to Marlin Elementary School with sirens blaring and lights flashing.
"Hopefully, this will provide the momentum needed to help our youth," Rogers said
