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FOUNDATION WEEK … The Bryan Area Foundation observed Foundation Week, Sunday, October 13-Saturday, October 19, and as part of that week, awarded 82 grants from designated and organizational funds, totaling $328,990 to various nonprofits. Each recipient will use the money to help them achieve their mission and goals and improve the quality of life within our community. To learn more about designated and organizational grants and how to establish one, please contact the Bryan Area Foundation. Pictured left to right are United Way of Williams County Executive Director Andy Brigle; Bryan Ohio Rotary Club Treasurer Rick Kuhman; Williams County Sportsmans Educational Association representative Joe Nester; Williams County Family YMCA CEO Daniel Tinch; Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development Andy Hunter; Millcreek-West Unity Foundation Trustee Lew Hilkert; Academic Booster Club President Julie Taylor; Bryan Area Foundation President/CEO Amy Miller; Williams County Department of Aging Executive Director Sarah Stubblefield; First Presbyterian Church representative Yvette Zedaker; St. Patrick Catholic School Principal Tracy Koenig; Williams County 4-H representative JoAnn Skiles; Wesley United Methodist Church Senior Pastor Steve Rath; Bryan Ohio Rotary Club Service Chair Ty Otto; The SHARE Foundation of Community Hospitals of Williams County representative Chad Tinkel; Edon Northwest Local Schools Superintendent Anthony Stevens; and Bryan City Schools Superintendent Mark Rairigh. Congratulations to all recipients and thank you for making our communities better!