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Men 9 and under

1 Eric McMillin
2 Brian Newsom
3 Gharet Starke

Men 10 to 13

1 Quinn Hood
2 David Pipinich
3 Corbin Amen

Men 14 to 17

1 Jake Buffy
2 Zach Rainier
3 Derek Thurber

Men 18 to 51

1 Sean Cronin
2 Charlie Cox
3 Owen Kirk

Men 52 and over

1 Ben Millard
2 Don Inglis-Widrick
3 Ron Weaver

Prizes were awarded to the top three canine finishers in the race as well. Those guardians who were dragged around the course by their dogs were:

1 Analissa Hilt
2 Linsey Cornish
3 Jackie Bates

Awards were also presented for the best Howl-O-Ween costumes (see photo on page 6) for:

Best Overall "Fireman"
Youngest "Chili Pepper"
Oldest "Lion" (the dog)
Cutest "Pumpkin"
Scariest "Skeleton"

The winners of the big prizes presented for gathering the most pledges for the care and feeding of the wolves were:

1 Mary Eaton                        4 Tasha Brewer
2 Donna Nayduch                 5 Christina Carlisle
3 Alex Dressen                     6 Nickie Koeller
7 Betsy Lemmons                  9 Michael Harris
8 Terri Ockander                10 Tami Needy

Total pledges this year exceeded $5,000. We are truly grateful for all the effort that was put in by our supporters to raise these funds. The prizes, again this year, were spectacular. They included; a 32" Sanyo Color TV, a Sony Play-Station 2, a Lori Salisbury Art Print "Last of His Pack", two 20" Sanyo Flat Screen Color TVs, a Motorized Two-wheel Scooter, a Pat Wendland Art Print "Sky", 2 VCR/DVD Combo Players, and a Scanner/Printer/Copier. Our sincere thanks to the Wal-Mart Distribution Center for these prizes.

We must also thank the rest of our wonderful sponsors, without whom this event could not occur. The wolves truly appreciate their donations of cash, goods or services.

Sanctuary Sponsor Level ($1,000 +)

Clear Channel Communications
PetCo
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Nestle Pet Care Company

Pack Sponsor Level ($500 - $999)

The Altered Egos
White Bird Sound
The Pepsi Bottling Group
Majestic West
Lori Salisbury Gallery
Kinko's - Greeley
Estes Park News
Lanteri Insurance - Allstate
PetsMart

Alpha Wolf Sponsor Level ($250 - $499)

Nature's Own
Runner's Roost
Regent Broadcasting
Anderson Farms
Vern's Place

Beta Wolf Sponsor Level ($100 - $249)

Munson Farms
Red Wing Shoes
The Egg & I
Gib's New York Bagels
Bear Essences
Runner's Choice

Lone Wolf Sponsor Level ($1 - 99)

Full Service Beverage Company
Mugs Coffee Lounge
Waste Management
Children's Mercantile
Cottonwood Farms
Barnes & Noble

THANK YOU!

Last but definitely not least, thanks to all the volunteers who were instrumental in getting everything associated with the event together. This includes the permits, fees, inspections, awards, prizes, pumpkins, gift bags, t-shirts, refreshments, decorations, set-up, tear-down, cleanup, scheduling, advertising, & animal handling. A few individuals in particular jumped into the chaos that existed, because of Pat's absence, and brought all of the arrangements together, in spite of Frank and his demands.

Donna Nayduch
Amber Rowland
Brandy Russell
Sharon Sharp
Debbie Turner
Melinda Wilson

Remember to register early next year and avoid the rush, while making our planning process a little easier.