East Ridge MIddle School is in the final planning stages of the 3rd annual Bear Hunt 5000, its annual fund raiser.  The race is Saturday, Septemeber 26, at 8:30 at the Rose Center.  Early registration is $15 until 9/15 then $20 until race day.  Everyone is welcome, all runners and walkers will receive a free t-shirt, and post race snacks.  All proceed will go to East Ridge Middle School.  Thanks to Dr. Lynch for registering with the "Bear."  We hope to see lots of people there.  GO BEARS!

From left are Mackenzie, Brittany, Isaiah, "Bear," Director of Schools Dr. Dale Lynch, Teacher Laura Fleenor, Principal Marcia Carlyle, and Jake.