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Memorial Educational Assistance Awards 2025

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Gary Smiga presented the 2025 awards and renewals. This year, the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville honored five first-year winners and four renewals with Memorial Education Assistance Awards. These awards, given in memory of deceased club members, recognize outstanding graduating seniors from Centerville or Washington Township who demonstrate community service, financial need, and submit an essay.

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Ohio’s Aerospace and Defense: Strengthening the Nation’s Strategic Edge

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Joseph E. Zeis Jr., Senior Policy Advisor for Aerospace and Defense to Governor DeWine, outlines how Ohio’s critical installations, from Wright-Patterson AFB to NASA Glenn, drive innovation, sustain over 38,000 jobs and fortify America’s defense industrial base. Learn about the state’s four pillar strategy to preserve key facilities, spur R&D, attract new missions and develop a skilled workforce.

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Dale Brunner Shares the Expanding Impact of the YMCA of Greater Dayton

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Dale Brunner, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Dayton, shared insights about the Y’s mission, community partnerships, and regional growth. From scholarships and youth programs to senior services and strategic mergers, Dale highlighted how the Y is much more than a gym. Learn how their commitment to collaboration continues to transform lives across the Miami Valley.

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Krista Hollingsworth Carries on Freedom Whiskey’s Mission to Support Veterans

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Krista Hollingsworth shared her personal journey of love, loss, and leadership as she took over the Freedom Whiskey Company after the passing of her husband, Zach. She spoke about the company’s growth, their annual Veterans Day fundraiser, and new initiatives like the Rebuild and Honor Project, all focused on supporting local veterans and continuing Zach’s legacy.

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Bringing Out the Best in Kids Award 2025

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Sarah Jacobs and Marion Delatore received the Bringing Out the Best in Kids Award, an annual honor that recognizes adults in the field of education who have made a lasting impact on local youth. The award was established in memory of longtime educator and Centerville Noon Optimist Club member Margaret Barclay. Recipients must have at least ten years of community service working with young people in the Centerville-Washington Township area.

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