Runners participating the Don Lakin Memorial Pilgrim’s Run 5K beginning their race from the Pierce City Bandstand on the morning of Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. About 70 runners took part in the race, which raises funds for the Pierce City Backpack Program. Between the runners’ entry fees, donations from local businesses and matching contributions from the Decatur Lodge, the race was estimated to have raised $30,000 Steve Chapman/timesreporter71@gmail.com
