Hurley nears $10,000 mark for COLE'S Foundation

By RALPH ANSAMI

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HURLEY — The Hurley School District is nearing the $10,000 mark in funds raised for COLE’S Foundation, the school board learned on Monday.

Cole Ruotsala, son of Aaron and Moireen Ruotsala, of Ironwood, died of cancer before he was able to attend school and the couple formed the foundation in his honor.

Since its participation in COLE’S Foundation beginning in 2008, the Hurley second grade class has averaged raising between $1,000 to $2,000 a year through pledges for an annual walkathon from families and friends of the school district.

Pledges will be...