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Cleveland, OH – When Kevin Madzia and Ray Query begin pedaling from the shore of Lake Erie this summer, it will be more than a daily workout, even much more than an extended vacation. The two avid cyclists have set a goal of raising $20,000 for The Melanoma Research Foundation, and hope to promote awareness of the disease along the way, while traveling over 15,000 miles during an 8-month period.

The two will depart on August 24, 2008 from Cleveland, Ohio, "America's North Shore." They will make their way down through the southern United States, through Mexico, and the countries within Central America and South America. They hope to cover 50 to 100 miles per day, depending on the terrain and conditions, and expect to reach Tierra del Fuego (the "Land of Fire") at the southern tip of South America in April of 2009. Along the way, they will sleep in campgrounds and hostels, and prepare their own meals.

A web site has been set up at www.miles4melanoma.com, where Kevin and Ray will report on the progress of their preparations for the ride, as well as provide occasional updates during the ride. In addition to logging as many training miles on their bicycles as possible, they are also preparing by poring over maps to plan their route, collecting the proper camping gear, adapting their bicycles to carry the gear over long distances, and getting as much advice as possible from others who have made similar journeys. They are also taking the precaution of getting vaccinations for some of the diseases that are still prevalent in the less-developed regions of the world, such as typhoid and yellow fever.

Ray's lifelong passion for the cycling lifestyle was most exemplified by a journey he undertook on a dare in 2001, when he bicycled home from Anchorage, Alaska to Cleveland. He has dreamed for many years of making the trip by bike to Ushuaia, the "Southernmost City in the World," which is the capital of the Tierra del Fuego province of Argentina. He has spent time living in various places around the world, including several years doing charity work in Chile and Nepal. He has also done extensive volunteer work locally with the Ohio City Bicycle Co-op. He currently works as an associate at the Century Cycles store in Rocky River, Ohio, and lives with his wife in Lakewood, Ohio.

Kevin's previous foray into long-distance cycling was in 2004, when he rode from Seattle, Washington to Gloucester, Massachusetts with a touring group known as Cycle America. In conjunction with that trip, he raised over $13,000 for The Melanoma Research Foundation. Kevin decided to make the cross-country journey, as well as the upcoming Pan-American Ride, in honor of his father George Madzia, who succumbed to the effects of melanoma in November of 2002. Kevin is a member of the National Mountain Bike Patrol, and is the Information Technology Coordinator for Century Cycles, based in Peninsula, Ohio, where he also resides.

The Miles 4 Melanoma Pan-American Ride team recently announced the support of their first major corporate sponsor. Raleigh Bicycles will be providing two Diamondback Transporter bikes that Kevin and Ray will use for their trip. The Transporter is a 26-inch wheeled mountain-style bike that is designed for heavy-duty commuting and touring. Its all-steel frame and rigid fork will provide comfortable riding on paved roads and durable performance on the rough roads that the team will encounter in the less-developed areas of the world.

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. However, if it is recognized and treated early, it is nearly 100 percent curable. But if it is not, the cancer can advance and spread to other parts of the body, where it becomes hard to treat and can be fatal. While it is not the most common of the skin cancers, it causes the most deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2007, there were 8,110 fatalities, 5,220 in men and 2,800 in women in the U.S.

The Melanoma Research Foundation is the largest private, national organization devoted to melanoma. Their mission is to support medical research for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, to educate patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma, and to act as an advocate for the melanoma community to raise the awareness of this disease and the need for a cure.

Recently named a Top 100 Bicycle Retailer in the U.S. for the seventh time, Century Cycles has hometown bicycle stores in Medina, Peninsula, and Rocky River, providing high-quality bicycles and exemplary service to cyclists and their families in Northeast Ohio for the past 16 years. Century Cycles is active locally and nationally in support of the benefits of bicycling, bicycling paths, and other issues of vital importance to the cycling community. More information can be found at www.centurycycles.com.

Raleigh Bicycles is headquartered in Kent, Washington, and manufactures high-quality bicycles under the Raleigh and Diamondback brand names. Since 1887, they have provided bicycles for racing, touring, and recreational use for cyclists of all ages and abilities. More information can be found at www.raleighusa.com and www.diamondback.com.

To help the Miles 4 Melanoma team meet their $20,000 goal, donations may be made on-line at www.miles4melanoma.com. Donations can also be mailed to Kevin Madzia, P.O. Box 546, Adena, OH 43901.

Corporations and other organizations are encouraged to contact the Miles 4 Melanoma team to discuss sponsorship, in order to assist with trip expenses, or provide equipment, services, or other contributions-in-kind in exchange for promotional consideration.

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AHS grad Inducted into OVAC Hall of Fame! Tom Yakubowski has been selected to be inducted into the OVAC's (Ohio Valley Athletic Conference) HALL OF FAME. The induction ceremony will take place this summer on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling. This is the 5th class or year for the induction and the 4th year for a category called Legends. There will be a total of 16 inductees this summer representing the following categories: Legends, OVAC Family, Media, Officials, Coaches and players representing the following years...1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. Previous inductees representing the 1950's category were: 1st class/year John Havlicek & Bill Mazeroski; 2nd class/year, Chuck Howley & Dick Miller; 3rd class/year, Phil Niekro & Lee Patrone; and the 4th class/year were Don Fleming & John Reger. Tom will be one of two inductees representing the 1950's category for the 5th class/year. Tom says: "I can't begin to tell you how happy and humbled I am to be selected." "I am happy for my family, friends, and very indebted to the surrounding cast of coaches, athletes and fans who have made this induction possible." " I am extremely excited and thrilled to represent and bring honor to the Adena community and all Adenians." "I'm so thrilled and honored to be able to represent our community and all Adenians!" The OVAC will release the names and biographies of this year's inductees and athletes representing the years of 1940 and 1950. They will be covered within a six-week period via the local newspapers, starting Sunday, May 4th, 2008.

ADENA COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR

Date	Event/Sponsor	Time and Details
Sat., May 17th	Memorial dedication @ Rehobeth Cemetery	10:00 a.m. - Rehobeth Cemetery
Mon., May 26th	Memorial Day Services	9:30 a.m. Mass @ St. Casimir Church 10:00 a.m.-Parade 10:30 American Legion Services
Sat., June 14th	Rumble on the Ridge	10:00 a.m. - Shortcreek Sportsman's-Adena
Sat., Aug. 16th	Madzia Memorial Adena Golf Invitational	Contact Paul Kalonick at 546-3444 or Ron Kowalski 546-3228.
Sat., Sept. 6th	AHS Alumni Reunion	Hopedale Social Hall, Time TBA
Sat., Sept.20th	Rumble on the Ridge	10:00 a.m. - Shortcreek Sportsman's-Adena

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