Finn-Fest winners announced

The Finnish American Folk Festival has announced the raffle winners of the day as the following:

#1. OIva Toikka Bird; iittala -Finland; donated by Finn Ware; Judy Perkiomaki.

#2. $400 Donated by the FAFF; Steve Lampimaki.

#3. Gift Basket; donated by FAFF members; Anita Raistakka.

Martini Knife and fish cleaning accessories; donated by Finn Ware; Julia Timm.

Marimekko Tray, Hot Pad, Napkins and scrubber; donated by Finn Ware; Loren Ross.

Gift Basket; donated by Bayshore Animal Hospital, Warrenton; Cheri Juhala.

3-piece cooling racks with tool; donated by Steve Ullakko; Jane Caughoy.

4-piece Luggage Set; donated by Deal's Only; Bri Olson.

Hand-dyed silk scarf; donated by Sherry Hartline; Eva Malerich.

Bird House; Len Chamberlain.

SISU woven towel/wall hanging donated by Finn Ware, and hand-knit sox donated by Deep River Finns (Ervests); Lori May.

The Paavo Nurmi 5K Rrun/walk had 60 participants this year. The winners are as follows:

Female Walkers

1st-Colleen Haley - 33:25 minutes

2nd-Angie Wirkkala - 34:03 minutes

3rd-Stephanie Esvelt - 37:38 minutes

Male Walkers

1st-Phil Penttila - 41:20 minutes

2nd-Marvin Sotka - 44:39 minutes

3rd-Mike Turner - 44:40 minutes

Female Runners

1st-Samantha Shivji - 22:58 minutes

2nd-Betsy Penoyer - 23:53 minutes

3rd-Lauren Katyryniuk - 25:04 minutes

Male Runners

1st-Dylan Wirkkala - 17:24 minutes

2nd-Peter Hakim - 17:37 minutes

3rd-Cramer Smith - 18:37 minutes