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Girl Scouts announce 5K winners

Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council announce the winners of the Girl Scout 5K Spirit Run on July 17, 2004 in Morrison-Rockwood State Park.

Male

19 & under: First-Josh Smith (Rock Falls), Second-Shawn Smith (Rock Falls), Third-Brandon Sattizahn (Erie)

Age 30-39: First-Chris Scott (Morrison), Second-Brian Parker (Morrison), Third-David Smith (Rock Falls)

Age 40-49: First-Tom Shipp (Prophetstown), Second-Mark Sattizahn (Erie), Third-John Forde (Chicago)

Age 50-59: First-Jim Say (Sterling)

Age 60 & older: First-Larry Dougherty (Morrison)

Female

19 & Under: First-Lindsey Carpenter (Prophetstown), Second-Megan Sattizahn (Erie), Third-Tessa Bender (Prophetstown)

Age 20-29: First-Corey Traynor (Morrison), Second-Sarah Brandor (Morrison)

Age 30-39: First-Tammy Barajas (Sterling)

Age 40-49: First-Nancy Gehrke (Sterling), Second-Nancy Carpenter (Prophetstown), Third-Kathy Sattizahn (Erie)

Age 50-59: First-Beth Tayor (Anchorage, AK), Second-Colleen O’Horo (Morrison), Third-Martha Countryman (Prophetstown)

Girl Scouts would like to thank all the runners and walkers for participating in our event. All of the funds raised, stay in and support Girl Scouts in Green Hills Council. Girl Scouts uses the funds to provide financial assistance for girls to attend events and camp. Funds are also used to provide leaders and volunteers with resources, such as books and videos, and training opportunities. The Girl Scout 5K Spirit Run is an annual event and will be held next year on July 9.

Katie Olszewski stated, "Our goal of the Spirit Run was to raise awareness and funds for Girl Scouts. We wanted an activity that the community and families could participate in to help us reach our goal and be fun and recreational at the same time. For a first time event, we were happy with the turnout and outcome, but hope to really have it grow over the years. We really enjoyed our partnership with MorrisonFest and look forward to being a part of it next year!"

Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council is a non-profit organization that serves 49 communities in the 8 counties of Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin. Girl Scout levels: Daisy Girl Scouts (5-6 years old), Brownie Girl Scouts (6-8 years old), Junior Girl Scouts (8-11 years old), Cadette Girl Scouts (11-14 years old ), Senior Girl Scouts (14-17 years old).

by Dawn Zuidema, theCity1.com
July 23, 2004