To the editor:
The Jeffers High School Athletic Dept. would like to extend their thanks to all participants who made the 8th Annual Marathon fundraiser a huge success.
A big thank you to the following businesses for their contributions to this event: Michigan Technological University Mubsters, Favorite Silk Screening, Moyle Construction, Inc., Bay Electric, U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., Range Auto Body, JHS Alumni Association., Sarah Sargent Paine Historical Research Center, Adams Township Foundation, Inc., Range Town Vets, Inc., Ranger Post #6165, Range Auxiliary VFW #6165, CarQuest, Cozy Corner Bar & Grill, Family Chiropractic Center, Tina'a Katalina, Tadych's Econo Foods, Rukkila Negro and Associates CPAs, P.C., Ameriprise Financial, MEEMIC-Bob Hager Insurance, Angela's Massage & Spa, Sayen's Business Equipment, Auto-Pro Glass & Tire, Sayen's Auto Sales , AM Builders, Inc., LR Contracting, Hawk Technologies, Tranquility Hair & Massage and Adams First Responder Matt McCormick.
Thank you to Steve Aho and Cheryl Ruohonen for their help. Also, thanks to Ron Outinen and Jerry Johnson for donating their time as bus drivers.
We could not hold such a hug fundraiser without the help of coaches, athletes and runners/walkers and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks to everyone.
CHRIS DOWNEY
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Athletic Director
Jeffers High School