276 test drive Fords in Eau Claire
Published 10:53 pm Thursday, November 4, 2010
Eau Claire took advantage of Ford Motor Co.’s “Drive For UR School” program through C. Wimberley Auto Mall, receiving more than $5,000 Nov. 4 that will be divided between its 10 athletic teams. Pictured Thursday afternoon by a Mustang are co-chair Jane Dohm and chair Jo Herman, Eau Claire Athletic Director and Middle School Principal Nate Ledlow, Rodney Burandt, George Riecke, Eau Claire High School Principal Shane Lausch and Dennis Wimberley of the Dowagiac Ford dealership on M-51 South. During the test-drive event Oct. 18 at ECHS, the district received $20 for each of the 276 participants, or $5,520. Each team will receive about $500 to spend on whatever needs it identifies.
Eau Claire took advantage of Ford Motor Co.’s “Drive For UR School” program through C. Wimberley Auto Mall, receiving more than $5,000 Nov. 4 that will be divided between its 10 athletic teams.
During the test-drive event Oct. 18 at ECHS, the district received $20 for each of the 276 participants, or $5,520.
Each team will receive about $500 to spend on whatever needs it identifies.