LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Determination is a powerful force, especially for a Girl Scout. “It's a long story, but I knew that I wanted to get this done,” 11-year-old Ruth said. 11-year-old Ruth of Troop 2424 was determined to complete her service project. “I used [a] glue stick, glue stick, hot glue gun, popsicle sticks, just some, and paint, just to build some little mock-up models,” Ruth said. This story continues below.