Beech Tree News Network

Zoie House, a member of the Butler County Cross Country team was the first female to cross the finish line at the First Annual Love for Life 5K Run/Walk at the Ohio County park.  The race was held to benefit the Hope for Life Womens Center in Beaver Dam, Ky.  The Center's purpose is to support those facing unplanned pregnancies by equipping them through prayer, counseling, education, compassion and love.
Zoie finished with a time of 34:18.  Josh Smith of Beaver Dam was the overall male winner with a time of 23:22.  Kathy Lawrence, also a Butler County resident, won the walk with a time of 50:16.  There were 20 runners and 19 walkers that participated in this event which was held last month on Saturday, September 20th. 
Below are the complete race results:
RUNNERS: Josh Smith  23:22, Charlie Beeler  24:12,  Koltlyn Heflin  24:33,  Demian Wilshire  26:58,  Jonathan Whittinghill  27:34,  Carl Goff  27:43,  Zoie House  34:18,  Kari Keith  36:42,  Kamryn Heflin  37:12,  Kandy Nix  37:13,  Frank Davisson  37: 16,  Richard Bennett  37:20,  Carolyn Smith  38:43,  Kelly Davisson  39:13,  Jessica Smith  44:47,  Katherine Keith  51:20,  Emily Smith  51:21,  Caroline Law  54:02,  Lauren Keith  1:12:09
WALKERS:  Kathy Lawrence  50:16,  Missi Fentress  50:17,  Shannon Miranda  50:21,  Allie Fentress  50:22,  Kori  Bennett  53:16,  Kim Bennett  53:18,  Tai Simmons  56:20,  Anna Law  56:21,  Brookelyn Allen  56:22,  Chandler Acquaviva  56:23,  Steve Bennett  59:06,  Dennis Keith  1:12:45,  Dyana Fulkerson  DNF, Kygun Fulkerson DNF, Maci Tichenor DNF, Tammy Maggard DNF, Shelby Tichenor DNF, Anthony Dursi DNF, Susan Dursi DNF.

Zoie is the daughter of Reed and Mandy House of Morgantown.