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In Ashby we met with Chris Ray, a reporter from the Grant County Herald. We are so grateful and happy when the media come out to cover our story and inspire the local communities with soem good news.
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Winnie Thompson from the Ashby-Dalton Post newpaper in Ashby was also happy to meet us and share the torch.
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Two more members joined us, Tara Bitzen(left), from the Chamber of Commerce and Ole the giant Viking(behind us) who was too tall to hold the torch.
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We are so happy and grateful to end our day of running with such wonderful and supportive people. We offered them a few simple but colorful gifts to express just a portion of our gratitude for their presence here on this rainy, chilly day.