(PRESS RELEASE / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
GRANT MONEY AWRDED … The Bryan Youth Activities Fund, held at the Bryan Area Foundation, awarded $7,500 in grants to various Bryan, Ohio, youth sports groups. Each program recipient will use the money for their diverse athletic needs, ultimately allowing more local children to participate in that sport and instill in all competitors the value of teamwork, healthy lifestyles, leadership, and determination. Pictured left to right in the front row during the check presentation are Bryan Swim Team Association representative Nichole Wallace, Bryan Little Bears Football Program representative Jessica Watson, and Bryan Youth Basketball representative Shelly Smith. Pictured in the second row left to right are Bryan Girl’s Softball Association representative Brett Cordy, Bryan Soccer Association representative Natalie Smith, Bryan Baseball Association representative Ryan Miller, Bryan Area Foundation President/CEO Amy Miller, and Bryan Swim Team Association representative Jennifer Martin.