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Fools
5k sets record for participants
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March
28TH 2009
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Greetings!
Crisp but dry weather greeted a record number of finishers (365) to the
FOOLS finish line arch. A few hours later and we would have had a
wet snow to contend with, but alas we stayed dry and had a good time.
Results can be found using the link provided
in this update.
Thanks to everyone who participated,
volunteered or sponsored the race. A special thank you goes to
those who donated to the State Park Fund to rebuild the Lodge and to
FOX RIVER sock company for donating socks for those who gave $10 or
more to the park fund.
Next weekend is
the St. Patricks Shamrock Shuffle 5K and we will be
helping. Free pancakes after the race, hope to see you
there!
Dave "Trekman" Lipinski
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 TIMING
Our first use of the new timing system was a success
thanks to a great group of volunteers and my wife, Tamara, who did a
super job for the first time ever using the system!
Handing out receipts to folks was a big hit and
will be a feature of all Trekman events. As we learn the
ins-and-outs of the system we will get faster each time.
Thank
you Amanda Vanous for sitting out in the cold for so long handing out
slips!
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PARK FUND
Final numbers are not in yet but we believe we have raised
enough to fix everything needed to get the Park Lodge open by Memorial
Day.
Park manager Lori Eberhard spent the morning with us and
was impressed with everyone she came into contact with. She
is excited to get the projects going and bring the park closer to its
pre-flood glory.
Thanks again to all of you who donated, you are a generous
bunch! FOX RIVER socks - you are the best!
It is not too late to donate, a link to do so is at the
bottom left...
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TEAM
"MIXED NUTS"
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 OFF TO A GREAT START!
Overall
champ Scott Gall is the second from left. He had a great race and
finished in 15:07 for the win. Eva Machuca won for the women in
19:38.
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