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Jefferson County Relay for Life
Jefferson County Relay for Life was held Friday in Fairfield's Central Park. Dawn Ridgeway Bechtel of Jefferson County Relay for Life said the committee had set a goal of raising $30,000 since the prior relay. Just before Friday's event, the committee had raised $28,758. The committee surpassed its goal with ease as it raised more than $7,000 Friday.
Angela Berg runs a booth during Relay for Life.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo Members of Cub Scout Pack 67 inaugurated the event with a parade of flags around the square. The scouts are, from left, Rorey Krause with the American flag, Tristen Garretson with the Iowa flag and Ian Miller with the Cub Scout Pack 67 flag.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo Denise Conrad, community relations manager for the American Cancer Society, places luminarias around the square. The luminarias contain candles, which are lighted near the end of the event to honor survivors and those who have been lost to cancer.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo Emily Hostetter hands out water to thirsty walkers at Friday's event.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo June Workman holds up a Relay for Life T-shirt available at the annual event that was held Friday in Fairfield's Central Park. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo Niccole Giberson opens the event by singing the national anthem.
ANDY HALLMAN/Ledger photo Barb Bloom, left, buys Relay for Life merchandise from Angela Berg. Both are on the Jefferson County Relay for Life Committee.
