Butler County celebrates, remembers and fights back

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By Lucille Leerhoff | Butler County Relay for Life Publicity and Event Chair

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A beautiful sunset fell upon the Relay for Life of Butler County Friday evening at the fairgrounds in Allison as a crowd gathered to support those who have had cancer and remember those who have lost their battle. 
Funds raised for the event are destined for research, advocacy, treatment and education. While the official totals are not yet in, Butler County put on a very successful Relay with the last reported total of $62,000 plus.
Thank you to Jeff and Cindy Kolb for providing lively music, announcements and the great sound system for the event.   The National Anthem was sung by Tom Teeple of Parkersburg and invocation was given by Pastor Jim Brown.
The 23 Relay for Life teams had begun to form and sign up in late winter, and then spent several months raising funds before the Relay. Team Coordinator, Jamie Thompson, has put much effort into the teams from throughout Butler County.  The teams are the spirit of the Relay as each year some new ones are formed.  Marnie Schmidt from M Photography, Greene, patiently took team photos throughout the evening. 
 
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