- Clara Lushsinger and Alina Lushsinger are followed by Ella Himenes Nathan Heath, William Crook, Marina Quiett, and Eleanor Dahl at the start of the Precious Moments Preschool Walk-A-Thon in Lakeport. This year the event, which continues today, benefits the family of Deputy Jake Steely. Preschool director Terrie Sullivan started the fundraiser 12 years ago and continues it each year to teach the children about giving to the community. Past walk-a-thons have raised up to $4,000. More photos inside. - Dave Faries — Lake County Publishing
- Enjoying the reward.
- Clara Lushsinger and Ella Himenes on the backstretch.
- Joshua Crook holds son Samuel, helping him follow William Crook (left) Avery Perry (right).
- At the end of the event, children were treated to popsicles. Eleanor Dahl affirms her interest in a treat as Hope Ingham waits.
- Parents of Precious Moments Preschool students assisted in the annual walk-a-thon and the Lakeport facility on Thursday. The children took pledges, raising money with each lap for the family of Deputy Jake Steely. Front row left to right: Eden York, Zachary Mix, Landon York, William Crook, Marina Quiett, Avery Perry, Alina Lushsinger, Clara Lushsinger, Ella Himenes, Middle row left to right: Anna Mix, Nia Steely, Lynda Steely, Ty Steely, Renee Crook, Samuel Crook, Mattix Scott, Jeanne Stone, Bryce Bridges, Kaylee Robinson, Carly Gleason, Eleanor Dahl, Terrie Sullivan (holding) Mason Scoot. Back row left to right: Leabeth York, Josh Crook, Catrina Scott, Andrew Lushsinger, Rebecca Lushsinger, Marybeth Woodward, Dave Woodward, Conseulo Palutis, Brittinay Heath, Thomas Scott, Jamie Patton (holding Tiana Gleason) and Lily Gleason. - Photos by Dave Faries — Lake County Publishing
- Proud parents Brittany Heath, Lily Gleason, Andrew Luchsinger, Rebecca Luchsinger and Marybeth Woodward capture the action.
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Clara Lushsinger and Alina Lushsinger are followed by Ella Himenes Nathan Heath, William Crook, Marina Quiett, and Eleanor Dahl at the start of the Precious Moments Preschool Walk-A-Thon in Lakeport. This year the event, which continues today, benefits the family of Deputy Jake Steely. Preschool director Terrie Sullivan started the fundraiser 12 years ago and continues it each year to teach the children about giving to the community. Past walk-a-thons have raised up to $4,000. More photos inside. - Dave Faries — Lake County Publishing
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