Griggsville News – September 20, 2023

By Editor | September 19, 2023 |

Jill Kunzeman
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Firefighter donates his 50/50 winnings to the GFD

Thank you to all who played a part in the Griggsville Apple Festival this past weekend! It was a great success, despite the rain that moved Saturday’s evening events to the high school. I want to give a shout out to Lance Bloyd whose name was drawn for the 50/50 raffle. Half of the proceeds from that raffle were to go to the Griggsville Fire Department and the other half to the ticket winner. Lance most graciously donated his half back to the fire department giving the department close to a thousand dollars. This money will go toward an upgrade in turnout gear for the volunteer firefighters. Lance is a firefighter himself and knows the importance of updated gear. Thanks to all who purchased a raffle ticket.
Apple Festival Royalty includes the following: Queen Jillian Orr, daughter of Lori Brown and Jerry Orr; first runner-up and t-shirt sales winner Fayth Shoemaker, daughter of Brett and Jennifer Shoemaker; second runner-up and community scholarship, Tighan Lawson, daughter of Travis and Jessica Lawson; Apple Princess Rachel Street, daughter of Allan and Martha Street; best orator Raylynn White, daughter of David and Vickie White; community scholarship Caramia Martin, daughter of Greg and Amy Martin; Miss Photogenic, Rose Stabile, daughter of Annette Stabile and Stephen Stabile.
Apple Festival Baby Boy is Brextyn Morton, son of Andrew and Amber Morton. Apple Festival Baby Girl is Oaklynn Bradshaw, daughter of Brendan and Brandy Bradshaw.
Miss Apple Blossom is Bobbi Marie Romero, daughter of Bobby Romero and Adrianne McCollum. Johnny Appleseed is Maverick Crawford, son of Eric and Cassie Bolton.
Saturday evening, family and friends of Anita Stauffer gathered at Ryan Stauffer’s for a cookout celebrating her birthday. A smorgasbord of chicken and noodles, pulled pork, fruit salad, cheesy potatoes, cheese dip, and fried fish was served. Kent helped with frying the fish. Lots of stories and laughs were had with Marty Witham, Roseanne and Jennifer Craven, Debbie and Andy Dugan, Lori, Genny, Raegan and Emoree. Sounds like a yummy celebration! Happy Birthday, Sadie!
The Griggsville High School Class of 1963 celebrated their 60th class reunion Saturday. The class gathered at the high school for a tour led by Superintendent Jeff Abell and Board President Eric Kunzeman. Lots of stories were shared as they walked through the hallways of the school. Once the tour ended, the group continued their reunion festivities at the home of Bob and Janice Barton in Pittsfield. A great time was had by all!
The Mt. Sterling YMCA will be hosting Giggle and Wiggle Toddler Open Gym Sept 29 from 9 a.m.-11a.m. This event is open to Griggsville and Perry families.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. The suicide prevention hotline number is 988. You can find more information at www.988lifeline.org.
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