The Barton County Relay for Life, a way to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society, takes place Friday at Veterans Park in Great Bend. Monday, Barton County Commissioners passed a proclamation as a means of showing their support for the local event.

Commission Chair Jennifer Schartz read the proclamation which was fitting because of the way cancer has affected her family.

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Schartz will again read that proclamation Friday during the opening ceremony at Veterans Park, then join husband Shannon in leading the opening lap.

That opening Ceremony starts at 6 p.m. and the Relay will go until 2 a.m.

Everyone is urged to become a Super Hero and form a team today and help out with this American Cancer Society Fund Raiser. Find out more on Facebook or call Kim Peach at 785-639-3603.