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41 teams help raise $150,000 at Livingston Relay for Life
PONTIAC -- Nearly $150,000 was raised by the 11th annual Livingston County Relay for Life, according to event co-chairman Marcus Maier, himself a cancer survivor. The event, Friday through Saturday morning, was at the Pontiac Township High School football field and track. More than 200 cancer survivors and others forming 41 teams participated in the relay, Maier, said. Judy Donze, who served on the organizing committee, said, “I’m not a cancer victim myself, but I enjoy helping with the event.” Over 100 volunteers assisted, including the making of 2,000 luninarias used in the Friday night opening ceremony. A survivors dinner on the grounds Friday was attended by about 250, primarily those who had experienced cancer, Maier said. “The money raised goes for cancer research, but also is used locally to assist those needing transportation to treatment facilities as well as providing educational programs,” Donze said. Saturday’s events included a pancake and sausage breakfast, activities for youths and a silent auction. Those who participated in the relay or otherwise did volunteer work were “probably sleeping” Saturday afternoon, Donze said. School supplies donated — The Salvation Army, 112 N. Division St., Pontiac, will give school supplies and book bags to eligible families from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday. A LINK card or a medical card is required. Supplies are limited. Fundraiser — Good Samaritan Home of Flanagan will have two events during Flanagan Fest to help buy furniture and a sound system for the dining room. An ice cream social will be 4 p.m. Aug. 18 at 202 S. Harrison St. A concession stand will be available 8:30 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday on the baseball diamonds, and will continue throughout the softball tournament. Housing — The Streator City Council has approved a 50-unit addition to the senior housing complex on Oakley Avenue. The project will include a retention pond to help prevent flooding on Oakley. Some council members questioned the traffic design of the project, which was approved 4-1. Wenona festival — A 1 p.m. parade today will end Wenona Days, a four-night annual event that is this city’s largest festival. A car show, carnival, live entertainment and chicken dinner are part of today’s activities. Theater — About 400 people lined up outside Streator’s Majestic Theater to get into the re-opening celebration of the 100-year-old art deco movie palace. “Hairspray” was the feature, and guests were encouraged to come in a 1950s hair style. Jim Ensign, Tony Sapochetti and Greg Stanmar contributed to this report. E-mail this story | Print this story | Search archives | RSS Show comments |  Hide comments | Hide comments on all stories |
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