Hammond-Henry Hospital Adopts State-of-the-Art EMR System

Geneseo, IL - Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Board of Directors, Administration, and IT Management are proud to announce that the hospital and its Family Practice/Walk-In Clinics’ Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is transitioning from Meditech to Epic, a state-of-the-art platform hosted by UnityPoint.

Hammond-Henry Hospital has utilized its current EMR software (Meditech) since 1999, according to Heather Henry, IT Manager. Over time, technological advancements and regulatory requirements in the healthcare industry have demanded more from EMR systems and the hospital’s move to Epic is in response to that need.

“We want to give our patients the best possible care, but in this transition period, we ask for your patience and understanding as our staff continues to learn and adapt to new workflows,” said Wyatt Brieser, CEO. “The decision to move to Epic included the year-long-plus effort of heavily researching EMR companies and determining which would best meet current needs while also helping Hammond-Henry Hospital reach its goals for the future.”

The move to Epic will mean all existing and new HHH patients will have a new patient portal entitled MyChart. MyChart will allow patients to communicate with their care team, schedule and manage appointments (including rehab/therapy services appointments), review medical records (such as immunization history and test results), and view After-Visit Summaries and clinical notes documented by your provider.

Hammond-Henry will continue to contract with the same insurance plans and bill for service independently. It will also continue to work with Magnet Solutions for payment plans and self-pay.

“Epic is used by some of the largest hospital organizations in the country. These vast networks of hospitals have extensive teams of technical support staff and other resources needed to implement and maintain highly complex systems and interfaces,” said Brieser. “Small critical access hospitals, like us, lack these resources. To accommodate small hospitals, a program called ‘Epic Community Connect’ was formed. This program allows larger organizations, UnityPoint Health in our case, to host Epic for a sub-network of smaller hospitals.”

“This doesn’t mean we are now owned by or affiliated with UnityPoint Health. We remain an independent hospital,” he continued. “Even if you see the UnityPoint Health name and logo, please know that Hammond-Henry remains the independent critical access organization that you know and trust.”

Patients’ first couple of visits may take a little longer than usual, and they may be asked for information that was already provided in the past.

“Please realize that communication between you and your care team will be improved because of this move to Epic,” said Brieser. “At the end of every visit, patients will receive an After-Visit Summary via the communication method of your preference. This document will outline your visit from that day, show any future appointments you have scheduled, and list your current medications and any new orders or changes made.

“The After-Visit summary also includes patient instructions from your provider, personalized care recommendations, helpful resources, and contact information,” Brieser added. “We are trying to make this move as easy as possible. We appreciate UnityPoint’s assistance, and we anticipate an even better workflow and dissemination of health information in the very near future.”

Please visit www.hammondhenry.com/about/epic-mychart for more information. The transition to Epic will take place on September 21, 2025.

Geneseo Chamber Powers Ahead, Honors Excellence at 2025 Annual Dinner

Zack Sullivan
Geneseo Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director

GENESEO, IL – The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce gathered business and community leaders last night at Lavender Crest Winery for its 2025 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet—an evening of celebration, recognition, and a shared vision for the future.

“The Geneseo Chamber isn’t coasting – we’re charging forward. And we’re bringing Geneseo with us,” said Zack Sullivan, IOM, Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce, as he opened the evening.

The event was more than a celebration—it was an opportunity to reflect on a year of milestones and to share plans for continued progress. Sullivan highlighted key achievements from the past year, including:

• Investment in professional development for Geneseo Chamber staff.

• The Geneseo Chamber’s first advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. in 16 years, representing Geneseo’s business community at the national level.

• Successfully adapting the 2024 Geneseo Christmas Walk after an ice storm forced last-minute changes.

“I can’t be the only person who has noticed Geneseo’s positive economic momentum over the past five years,” Sullivan told the crowd. “This progress is not the result of two people at the Chamber office. It is the result of all of the hard work our business community puts into their crafts, of the leadership at our City, and of your dedication to making Geneseo the best place it can be.”

The Geneseo Chamber reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the local economy, stating: “We are eager to see Geneseo’s continued growth during the second half of the decade. And we’ll be here to support Geneseo’s incredible business community along the way!”

The evening also honored individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership, service, and innovation within the Geneseo Business Community:

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Lorrie & Barry Snodgrass

• Business of the Year – Blain’s Farm & Fleet

• Business Person of the Year – Tina Cooper of NOSH (accepted via video message)

• ACES Award – Geneseo School District 228 (presented by Inspire Continuing Care; accepted by Superintendent Dr. Laura Delgado)

• Beautification Award – Erdman Construction LLC

• Rising Star Award – Habaneros Geneseo

• Volunteers of the Year – Kristen Granell & Ashley Moore, Little Miss Geneseo Music Fest Pageant The Geneseo Chamber thanks its 2025 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet sponsors: Apex Clean Energy, Mel-O-D Lane Boarding, Sedlock Construction, Trackside Liquors, In A Godda Da Vida Music, Geneseo Communications, Catherine Rothschild CPA, and Caffeine and Carbs.

The evening concluded with a spirited auction, friendly networking, and a shared sense of excitement for Geneseo’s future

Lifetime Achievement Award – Lorrie & Barry Snodgrass

ACES Award – Geneseo School District 228 (presented by Inspire Continuing Care; accepted by Superintendent Dr. Laura Delgado)

Rising Star Award – Habaneros Geneseo

Business of the Year – Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Beautification Award – Erdman Construction LLC

 

Native American Culture Program Sept. 12 at Geneseo Library

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current


  Native American Indian Rudy Vallejo will share his Native American culture through song and dance at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Geneseo Public Library.  Weather permitting, Vallejo will put his tent up outside the library.

   Vallejo did not grow up with the Kickapoo tribe, but often visited his family there.  When he was nine years old, his grandfather gave him the Indian name, “Shoip-she-0wah-no,” which means “Vision of a Lion.”  The name is of Potawatomi origin, as is his tribe.  Kickapoo means “he who moves about.  Potawatomi means “people of the fire.”

   There are two other Kickapoo tribes in the U.S., the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas and the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma.  There also are Kickapoo in Mexico, where Vallejo’s father was from.  His mother’s family was of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation from Kansas.

   Vallejo’s maternal grandmother and grandfather (of Kickapoo descent) were sent to boarding schools designed to “take the Indian out of the Indian” and given the western names of “Susie and Frank.”  Vallejo acknowledges the severe struggles encountered by Native children who were forced to abandon their culture and language and he thinks it’s important to “overcome those times and keep going.”

  Information from the Geneseo Library included: “Sharing native culture and history during events such as the one at the Geneseo Library allows Native Americans opportunities to do that.”

   Vallejo has been teaching the Eagle Dance to young and old for years in order to preserve and promote Native culture and history.  He treasures the memories of his grandmother…” My grandmother inspired me to follow in her footsteps and carry on the tradition of dancing, and we need to teach our young people these values and traditions before we pass away and they are lost forever.”

   The Eagle Dance is an honor dance traditionally performed in honor of the elders of the tribe.  Vallejo explained that real feathers are used in the dance, but are received from the National Eagle Repository in Colorado.  Because it is illegal to pick up Eagle feathers from the ground, native Americans can apply for them through the repository.

   “There are 12 feathers on an eagle’s tail,” Vallejo explained.  “The two middle feathers are the straightest. They are called the chief feathers.  The two feathers on the outside are known as the dance feathers.  These are the ones we wear on the dance roach when we perform the eagle dance.”

   “The remaining eight feathers stand for what Native Americans, and all Americans, should be,” he added.  “These traits are honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power and lastly, majesty.”

  In order to prepare for the dance, Vallejo has to dress accordingly.  On his head, he wears a head roach:  which is a traditional headpiece fashioned of porcupine skin with red, white and blue feathers atop.  And he must abstain from consuming alcohol.  They must handle the eight eagle feathers with care so as not to drop them.  In the event that they drop a feather on the floor, the drum would stop playing and a veteran would pick it up and return it to the dancer.

   At one time, Vallejo said Indian tribes could trade eagle feathers for a horse.  His grandfather taught him how to clean eagle feathers by dipping them twice in a river.  Today, he still goes to the Mississippi River to clean the eagle feathers he owns.

   Members of federally recognized tribes are allowed to own eagle feathers because of their great cultural and religious significance.  However, even eligible Native Americans must get a permit to receive and own them.  They are allowed to wear, use, inherit, and give eagle feathers to other Native Americans, but they cannot give them to non-Natives.

New School Staff at 2025 Luncheon at Grace Church in Geneseo

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current


  Jeff Orton, retired Geneseo School District teacher, and Grace Church member, served as emcee at the new staff luncheon.    A quote printed in the programs at the luncheon stated, “Students may not remember everything you said, but they will remember how special you made them feel.”

New staff members, their mentors and new administrators in the Geneseo School District were honored on Aug. 7 at a luncheon at Grace United Methodist Church. The 2025 luncheon was the 45th year for the church to host new teachers, counselors and administrators to the district.

-ELEMENTARY: - Taylor DeSplinter, fifth grade, Northside School; Anna Poel, vocal music, Northside; Madisyn Ryan, kindergarten, Millikin; Katlyn Schmitt, third grade, Southwest; Cassie Wales, fifth grade, Southwest; and Danielle Wieland, fourth grade, Millikin.

-MIDDLE SCHOOL: - Cody Robertson, history, Middle School; Jennifer Woolsey, instructional coach; and Sarah Williams.

-HIGH SCHOOL: – Tara Hinton, English, Geneseo High School; Keyaira Lavine, guidance counselor, Mitchell Munda, physical education; and Michael Bell, special education.

-HENRY/STARK: - Meloney Brasmer, Carrie Brown, Jordan Seei and Stephanie Wexell.

Photos by Claudia Loucks

New staff members at the elementary schools in the Geneseo School District are, in front from left, Carrie Brown, Katlyn Schmitt, Jordan Seei; and Madisyn Ryan; and in back, Taylor DeSplinter, Cassie Wales, Danielle Wieland, Anna Poel and Stephanie Wexell. Photo by Claudia Loucks

New staff at the Geneseo Middle School and at Geneseo High School are, in front from left, Jennifer Woolsey, Mitch Munda, Michael Bell, and Meloney Brasmer; and in back, Tara Hinton, Keyaira Lavine, Cody Robertson, and Sarah Williams. Photo by Claudia Loucks

   Geneseo School District Superintendent Laura Delgado, left; and school board member Diane Olson visit at the new staff luncheon.

 

   Larry Johnsen, left, GHS teacher; Margaret Hitzhusen, retired from Geneseo School District and a member of Grace Church; and Mary Orton, seated, retired from Geneseo School District and Grace Church member, were visiting at the luncheon.

   Brooke Emmerson, left, assistant principal at GHS, and Philip Moe, principal at Millikin School, also were at the luncheon.

   Jordan Seei, left, new staff member in the Geneseo School District, and Tasha Moe, teacher, who is Seei’s mentor, were at the new staff luncheon Thursday at Grace Church.

   Jeremy Mosier, left, assistant principal at GHS, and Tom Ryerson, GHS principal, were photographed at the new staff event held Aug. 7 at Grace United Methodist Church in Geneseo.

 

New Exhibition - Smith Studio and Gallery

Dave Smith
Smith Studio & Gallery

Now on exhibit at the Smith Studio and Gallery, in downtown Geneseo, is the Illinois Art Education Association’s (IAEA) traveling exhibition of K-12th grade student artwork. This unique statewide art exhibition is re-created each year in order to showcase student artwork. The current 2024-2025 exhibition consists of 45 works of art that were picked from over 600 entries. This creative exhibition has been traveling Illinois for the past year and it is now in its’ eleventh and final showing. 

This unique exhibition helps to display much of the Visual Art curricular goals and educational objectives that are included throughout Illinois schools. More importantly this artwork gives a glimpse into the thinking and wonderful creativity of children at different age levels. This exhibition is a delightful treat for families and children. While this unique exhibition is in western Illinois it is hoped that community leaders, school board members and educators at all levels will take the time to consider the importance of the Arts in education. 

During August this exhibit is open and free to the public.

Hours at the Smith Studio and Gallery are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-5:00.

 

Hammond-Henry Hospital moves offices to better accommodate patients, physicians

Geneseo IL - In an effort to better accommodate patients and its expanding list of physicians and services, Hammond-Henry Hospital, located at 600 N. College Avenue, Geneseo, is in the process of moving its Specialty Clinic, its Surgical Clinic, and Home Health Services.

Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Home Health Services recently moved its Cambridge office back to Geneseo and is now conveniently located across from the hospital at 534 N. Center Street. Home Health Services’ hours remain Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, and their phone number is 309.944.4853.

The former Specialty Physicians Center or the Northwest Clinic at Hammond-Henry Hospital will now be called the Hammond-Henry Hospital Specialty Clinic. The Hammond-Henry Hospital Specialty Clinic, which will officially move on August 4, will serve as the office site for HHH’s General Surgeon (James Schrier, MD), Orthopedic Surgeon (Ryan Pizinger, MD), Pain Management Specialist (John Dooley, MD*), and Rheumatologist (Manoj Kohli, MD*).

“The new Specialty Clinic location offers improved accessibility, making your visits more convenient, and you’ll also have a larger, more comfortable environment for all your appointments,” said Derek Fortin, Specialty Clinic Manager. Those interested in reaching the Specialty Clinic can call 309.944.1595.

Cardiovascular medicine, endocrinology, nephrology, and urology patients that formerly visited physicians within the Specialty Physicians Center on the first floor of the hospital will now visit their physicians (except Dr. Cory Straub, endocrinologist, and Keelin Willits, APRN, urologist) in the Hammond-Henry Hospital Outreach Clinic, located in Suite 220 on the second floor of the hospital.

The new Hammond-Henry Outreach Clinic (formerly the Surgical Clinic) can be accessed by taking Elevator 2 and following the signs for the outreach clinic. Those seeing Rajiv Mallik, MD*, Rafat Padaria, MD*; Aswartha Pothula, MD*, Sanjeev Puri, MD*; Rajesh Alla, MD*; and Travis Figanbaum, MD*, will see these physicians in the Outreach Clinic on the second floor, beginning August 4.

Cory Straub, MD*, will see patients in the UnityPoint Clinic, located on the first floor of the hospital in Suite 130. Keelin Willits, APRN*, will no longer have hours or office space in Hammond-Henry Hospital. She will see patients at Urological Associates, PC, at 600 Valley View Drive, Upper Level, Moline, or 3319 Spring Street, Davenport, IA.

* Physician is an independent, non HHH employed contractor with privileges to provide healthcare services at Hammond-Henry Hospital.

Middle School Walking Path to Have Wellness Stations

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current


Marcia Wirth, left; Hammond-Henry Hospital dietitian; and Katie Orwig, Hospital Foundation Manager, are shown at one of the wellness stations now in place along the walking path at the Geneseo Middle School.   The hospital and the Geneseo School District teamed up to add four wellness stations along the walking path and those signs will be unveiled at a celebration planned for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.   Community members are Invited to the event, and walkers along the path will see the new signs as well as receive some giveaways at each of the wellness stations.  Exercises are listed on the signs as well as instructional videos that can be assessed from each sign by a QR code.  Photo by Claudia Loucks

Hammond-Henry Hospital and the Geneseo School District have teamed up to add wellness stations along the walking path at the Geneseo Middle School.

Katie Orwig, Hammond-Henry Hospital Foundation Manager, said, “In an effort to engage with the community, HHH has created an employee-led committee to offer events both inside and outside of the hospital.”

HHH will host an event to celebrate the unveiling of the four wellness stations at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, and members of the community are welcome. Walkers along the path will be able to see the new signs as well as receive some giveaways at each of the wellness stations.

The idea for the wellness stations originated with Marcia Wirth, HHH dietitian. She and her daughter regularly walk a path at Rosland Park in Edina, MN, where there are signs along the way with exercises that can be done as part of a walker’s loop around a lake.

According to Orwig, Wirth has long thought this was something that cold be done in Geneseo…As a co-lead on the community committee, Wirth brought the idea to the group.

Many locations were discussed, but the Middle School walking path seemed to be the best place.

Geneseo Middle School Principal Nate O’Dell was contacted and he brought in the appropriate staff to help in the decision-making process.

The project involves several departments within HHH. Rehab department staff Jennifer Mills and John Davis chose the exercises to be listed and made instructional videos that can be assessed from each sign by a QR code. Using her nutrition background, Wirth teamed up with fellow HHH dietitian Anna Kreiser to add nutritional information and can be expanded upon with the help of an additional QR code.

The cost of the signs was covered by a donation to the HHH Foundation by Wirth, Inc., and Orwig said, “We are happy to partner with community leaders like Wirth, Inc., and the Geneseo School District to establish what we hope to be a long-lasting enhancement to the walking path.”

In addition to her position as HHH Foundation Manager, Orwig also is co-lead of the community committee.

 

From Caterpillar to Chrysalis to Butterfly at Geneseo Library

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

The Geneseo Public Library is buzzing with all kinds of activity. The concrete for the Reading Garden has been poured and the two resident caterpillars have changed into chrysalises.

Library staff is preparing for a class for “little ones” (ages 4-9) at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, which will be under the direction of former preschool teacher Donna Piekos.

The session will include a variety of activities and “hopefully,” a butterfly release.

This spring, the library received a flat of milk weed plants as part of a grant to help the Monarch butterflies prosper in the area. A spokesperson for the library said, “Unfortunately Mother Nature does things on her own schedule, so there is a chance the butterflies may complete their metamorphosis by Aug. 1, and will be gone, but we have a few reserve caterpillars that may help us out.” Contributed Photos

 

Hammond-Henry Hospital to Welcome New Orthopedic Surgeon

Geneseo - The Board of Directors and Administration are pleased to announce that Dr. Ryan Pizinger will offer fulltime orthopedic surgical services at Hammond-Henry Hospital in Geneseo, beginning in the fall of this year. He will also see patients in both the Geneseo and Kewanee Clinics.

Dr. Pizinger’s office will be located within the hospital’s first floor Specialty Clinic, formerly the Northwest Clinic, Suite 110. No referrals are necessary and those wishing to find out more information or schedule an appointment can do so by calling 309.944.1595. A public open house for Dr. Pizinger will be announced at a later date.

“Dr. Pizinger has more than 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, and we are thrilled he has roots in Illinois (Yorkville area) and wanted to come back,” said Colton Anderson, Director of Physician Recruitment and Clinic Services. “He specializes in total joint care and is highly experienced in total joint replacement operations, including the newer anterior hip replacement techniques. Having an orthopedic surgeon of our own is very important for advancing this service for our patients. Dr. Pizinger will be a wonderful addition to our staff.”

Dr. Pizinger specializes in sports medicine, joint replacement surgery, anterior hip replacement surgery, shoulder reconstruction, and hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy. Prior to his appointment at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Dr. Pizinger served SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic in Wisconsin and prior to that, the Illinois Orthopedic Institute, Joliet. While in Joliet, he also served as Director of Sports Medicine for Bolingbrook and Romeoville High Schools.

“I like giving my patients full autonomy in what they choose to do as far as treatment goes. Allowing them to make an informed decision that they are comfortable with is very important,” said Dr. Pizinger. “I ensure they fully understand the diagnosis and all options for treatment. What I like best, though, is fixing a problem and having that patient be happy and pleased with the outcome. It feels good to be part of that process.”

A Board-Certified Surgeon, Dr. Pizinger completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine from Aspen Orthopaedic Associates, CO, in 2012; his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, NH; Medical School from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, VA; and his Pre-Med degree from the University of Maine, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Med with minors in Microbiology and Chemistry.

“I am excited to have this opportunity to serve this rural community in western Illinois, and I hope to see many years of treating people here,” said Dr. Pizinger.

Dr. Pizinger will see patients Monday through Friday. Dr. Pizinger is married to his wife, Jackie, and has two children, Shae, 17, and Samantha, 16.

Richmond Hill Players Comedy Opens July 10

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

David Beeson, left, Kewanee; Jackie Patterson, Geneseo; Jessica Moore, Kewanee, and Samuel Carrington, Galesburg, area among the cast members of the comedy, ‘A Fox on the Fairway,” to be staged by the Richmond Gill Players in Geneseo.  Contributed Photo

  Richmond Hill Players continue the 2025 season with a comedy, Ken Ludwig’s “A Fox on the Fairway.”   The show will be presented Thursdays through Sundays, July 10-20, at the Barn Theatre in Geneseo.

   Tom Morrow, Rock Island, directs the play.

   The Richmond Hill Players’ press release states, “Ken Ludwig’s ‘A Fox on the Fairway’ is a tribute to the English farces of the 1930’s and ‘40’s, taking audiences on a riotous ride that recalls the classic of the Marx Brothers.

   Set amid the leafy greens of Quail Valley Country Club, the story unfolds on the day Quail Valley faces its oldest rival – nearby Crouching Squirrel Golf and Racquet Club – for the golf tournament of the decade.   Battle lines are drawn and the two clubs, like Greece and Troy, assemble their bravest heroes and play on to the final, madcap putt. 

   Along the way these arch-rivals get entangled in wagers, injuries, and romance with uproarious mayhem as they do whatever it takes to save face, win their bets and get their lives in order.”

   The show is considered suitable for those age 13 and older.

   The cast features Jackie Patterson, Geneseo; David Beeson and Jessica Moore, Kewanee; Sarah Carrington and Samuel Carrington, Galesburg; and David Shaffer, Moline. 

   The staff includes stage manager Jim Driscoll, Bettendorf; light/sound/ designer/operator Dana Skiles; set builder Mike Skiles; props crew Ann Keeney-Grafft and Jackie Skiles, all of Geneseo; and set builder, Jim Skiles, Colona.

   On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.  Sunday shows are 3 p.m. matinees with the doors opening at 2 p.m. 

   Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling the Richmond Hill box office at 309-944-2244 or by visiting the website at rhplayers.com.

   Late seating is not permitted; no one will be admitted to the theater after the show has started. 

   Admission to all performances is $12.

   An audio description performance will be held Friday, July 11.  Richmond Hill also offers Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs), which can be requested at the time reservations are made.

   ABOUT:  RICHMOND HILL PLAYERS - a non-profit community theater group presenting plays in the converted top floor of an old dairy barn in Geneseo since 1968.  Approximately 100 active members are involved on and off-stage each year, with actors, directors, backstage personnel, support staffs, and audience drawn from a 75-100 -mile radius that includes cities in both Illinois and Iowa.

Hammond-Henry Employs ‘One of its Own’ as CEO of the Geneseo Critical Access Hospital

GENESEO – After an extensive, nationwide search, the board of directors of Hammond-Henry Hospital has named Wyatt Brieser to serve as its next CEO. The board met early Tuesday in special session to make its selection.

The 38-year-old Brieser, who was born and raised in Henry County, joined HHH in 2009 as a rehab tech, followed by multiple promotions to physical therapist, Long Term Care Living Center Manager, Director of Ancillary Services, and Vice President of Operations, all within Hammond-Henry Hospital. Effective in early July, Brieser’s newest title will be CEO of the Geneseo critical access hospital that will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2026.

“My roots in this community run deep,” said Brieser. “Working at Hammond-Henry Hospital over the last 15 years has allowed me to become more aware of the integrity, responsibility, and resiliency that must accompany our employment. I believe that Hammond-Henry’s success is dependent on our ability to grow with the times while holding tightly to our core values. I will pursue sustainable growth while maintaining patient, provider, and employee satisfaction.

“With due respect to the barriers and obstacles that lie ahead of us, I take comfort in knowing who we are and what Hammond-Henry stands for. I know that we have great potential for continued excellence in healthcare,” he continued. “Furthermore, I believe that we can do it at a level of quality, compassion, and value that surpasses the standard in our nation. I am honored and excited to lead those efforts.”

Brieser has been instrumental in helping bring new physicians and new service lines to Hammond-Henry’s hospital and clinics including neurology, chiropractic care, pain management, and soon, a rheumatologist and its own orthopedic surgeon. He acted as administrator over the recent efforts to upgrade imaging and diagnostic capabilities to the hospital’s MRI, fluoroscopy, and 3-D mammography equipment and, in 2023, was administrator over a $1 million laboratory remodel. He also managed the HHH Long Term Care Living Center through COVID from 2019-2021.

Brieser has continued to be intrinsically involved in athletic training at offsite sporting events, building up local boys’ and girls’ Summit sports programs and the community-wide Free2Play Youth Fun Day, while also remaining an active member of the Geneseo Kiwanis Club and St. Anthony’s Church. Additionally, he is an Inspiring Continuing Care Community partner and serves as the Geneseo Community Center’s Seminars Coordinator.

“Hammond-Henry Hospital and the Henry County community continue to offer me opportunities to advance and grow. I’ve had so many champions in my life to love, support, and mentor me. It has become my personal mission to return that love and support to this community,” said Brieser. “As I’ve grown at Hammond-Henry, my platform to accomplish this mission has expanded. I’ll never fully repay the kindness that has been offered to me, but there will be continued effort and intent to do so.”

As for the future of the hospital, Brieser added, “Our mission continues – to improve the quality of life in our communities through excellence in healthcare. But to drill down further into that mission is a return to our foundational values. For our patients: the care that they receive is not our job, it is our calling to serve in this life. We will provide that care with respect, honor, and dignity. We will find ways to build and sustain services that provide holistic opportunities to receive health and wellness support. For our employees: we will be an enriching environment to innovate and grow. This will be true for entry level employees through highly specialized providers. We will strive to be the place to work and establish a lasting practice. For our community: we will support positive movement in social determinants of health through high-quality healthcare, education, volunteerism, networking (participation and engagement), and resource sharing.

“I can promise you the same effort, dedication, and passion that you have become accustomed to in my tenure. My role as VPO has positioned me for this opportunity, and I will continue to grow under the tutelage of the board, our providers, managers, employees, and community,” he concluded.

A 2024 Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network “4 Under 40” Hospital Leadership Award winner, Brieser received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Augustana College, his MBA from St. Ambrose University, and his DPT from Washington University in St. Louis. Brieser’s family consists of his wife, Hannah; his son, Brooks; his daughter, Maddox or “Moxie,” as she is affectionately called; and another baby on its way in September.

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Cruise the Canal Tours

Zack Sullivan
Executive Director
zsullivan@geneseo.org

Photo courtesy of Geneseo Current

The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce announces its popular Cruise the Canal golf cart tours of the Hennepin Canal for 2025 on Friday September 5 and Friday October 17. The
Cruise the Canal tours allow tourists in our area to enjoy one of Illinois’ State Parks and a second chance to experience the tours surrounded by fall foliage.
"The popularity of the Hennepin Canal State Parkway north of Geneseo has increased over the past few years, with almost 2 million people visiting the 104.5 mile long park annually.” says Zack Sullivan, Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce.
"People organize group hikes, kayaking and canoeing are popular, and of course, the fishing is great! Combined with the majestic sights and sounds of nature at the canal, this is a unique opportunity to discover, or rediscover, one of our area’s best kept secrets.”
The popular golf cart tours offer the opportunity for guests to learn the story of the Hennepin canal - including the construction, history, and ecosystem of the canal. Tours are offered three times per day, with tour times at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm. All tours begin at Lock #24 and travel west to Lock #26 before turning back towards the starting point. The cost per person to participate is $30/person. The Geneseo Chamber also works with assisted
living facilities to provide rides for seniors with no cost for the caregiver to drive.
A portion of the proceeds from the Geneseo Cruise the Canal tours goes to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for preservation, upkeep, and maintenance of the Hennepin Canal State Parkway. Information on how to get involved with canal preservation efforts is available at the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Hennepin Canal.
The canal tours sell out each year and are expected to sell out in 2025, so make your reservation ASAP! For more information and to reserve a spot on one of the tours, call the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce at 309-944-2686 or email geneseo@geneseo.org.

 

Rebuilding Together Will Host Hands-On Ramp Build for Volunteers

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

   Rebuilding Together Henry County is calling on local residents to “roll up their sleeves and join a hands-on volunteer opportunity designed to educate and empower community members.

Rebuilding Together Henry County volunteers include, from left, Hal Clark, Jack Gowan and Steve Durian.  Contributed Photo

   The organization will host an Informational Ramp Build at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Rebuilding Together headquarters, 101 N. Church St., Atkinson.

   The instructional event is open to both new and returning volunteers interested in learning the fundamentals of building wheelchair-accessible ramps.

   Sarah Snyder, executive director of RTHC, said, “Whether you’re an experienced builder or someone simply looking to make a difference, no prior construction experience is required.”

   “This is a great way to get involved with our mission of making homes safer and more accessible for our elderly and disabled neighbors,” she added.  “We’ll provide everything you need, from training and materials to donuts and coffee!”

   Participants in the Hands-On Opportunity will:
  -Gain insight into how the ramp program works.
  -Learn hands-on building techniques from seasoned volunteers.
  -Assist in constructing part of a ramp on-site.
  -Connect with other community-minded individuals.

   Snyder said most tools and supplies will be provided, but those planning to attend are asked to bring handheld drills and impact drivers if they have them. 

   She said, “The event also is a valuable opportunity for volunteers to see the real-world impact of their contributions in building independence and accessibility for those in need.”

   For more information or to RSVP, volunteers are encouraged to email ssnyder@rebuildingtogether-hc.org or rthcpres@gmail.com.

   “Rebuilding Together Henry County has been a vital part of the community for over 30 years, improving hundreds of lives through critical home repairs and accessibility modifications.  The upcoming event on June 28 is just one more way the non-profit continues to build stronger, safer communities – one ramp at a time.”

Sugar Maple Ladies Golf League Hosting Event to Benefit Trinity Health Foundation

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

   Members of the Sugar Maple Ladies Golf League are inviting area lady golfers to join them on Monday, July 14, at their “Swing ‘Fore’ the Cure.” event to benefit the Trinity Health Foundation.

   All area lady golfers are invited to a round of golf at the Sugar Maple Ladies Golf Club, 19283 East 1600th St., Geneseo.  The day includes golf, luncheon, prizes and raffle drawings.    Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on July 14 with a 9 a.m. shot gun start.  There will be a salad luncheon, raffle and prizes after golf.

   Cost is $28 per person for green fees with cart in addition to a suggested donation of $25 to the Trinity Health Foundation ($25 checks should be made payable to the Trinity Health Foundation.)  Green fees are due on the day of the event, payable to Sugar Maple Golf Club. 

   Registration is due by Tuesday, July 1, by sending registration information to Lynda DeMoss, 920 Kadel Ct., Geneseo, IL 61254 or by calling 309-945-3897 or by email at ldemoss920@gmail.com

   In the event of a rainout, the luncheon and raffle drawings will be held as planned.

   The 2024 event raised a total of $2,400 for the Trinity Health Foundation.

   The upcoming 2025 event is being held in honor and in memory of two long-time members of the Sugar Maple Ladies Golf League, the late Sharon VanKerrebroeck and the late Judy Walters.

   The Route 6 Supper Club, located at Sugar Maple Golf Club, will be closed to the public for lunch on July 14 so the Ladies Golf League can use the facility for their luncheon.   

Local Girls Win Miss World Festival Queen Pageants and Still in Competition

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

   Breckyn Granell, left front, daughter of Adam and Kristen Granell of Geneseo; Hensley Powell, daughter of James and Kara Powell, Kewanee; Marissa Nelson, back left, daughter of Brenda and Joel Nelson, Geneseo; and at back right, Mollie Parr, daughter of Tanahya Parr and Brett Parr, Geneseo, were crowned queens in the 2024 Miss World Festival held in Kewanee.

   Marissa Nelson will compete for Miss Illinois 2025; and Mollie Parr will compete for Miss Illinois Teen 2025, on June 28 in Marion, IL. 

   Their Little Sister Queens, Breckyn Granell and Hensley Powell, will be given crowns and will serve as Miss Illinois Jewels at the event.

   Jeanna Moore, of Kewanee, Executive Director for the Miss World Festival Queen Pageants, said, “Historically, the Miss America program only allowed prelim pageant winners to compete and over the years rules have changed.  They have allowed Festival Queens to attend and compete At Large.  The main focus for the Miss America Program is based on the young ladies CSI which stands for Community Service Initiative.  Marissa Nelson, who is competing in the Miss Illinois program, has chosen Serving Our Veterans as her CSI and Mollie Parr, who is competing for Miss Illinois Teen, chose Mentoring Our Youth as her CSI.”

   “The biggest accomplishments both young ladies have made has been stepping out of their comfort zones and into public speaking about something they are passionate about,” Moore added.

   The Miss World Festival Queen Pageants will celebrate the 37th year on Aug. 2 of this year and entries for the 2025 Miss World Festival Queen Pageant are being accepted.  More information is available from Moore at 309-540-8588; or Director Stephanie Smith at 309-883-9031; or Co-Director Kailey Senner on Facebook.  The Pageant Facebook page is Miss World Festival Queen Pageants.  Contributed Photo

 

Zack Sullivan of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Karyn MacRae
iom@uschamber.com

June 6, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Zack Sullivan, IOM, Executive Director, of the Geneseo Chamber, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management.

In addition, participants can earn credit hours towards the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE), certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.

New Exhibition at Smith Studio and Gallery

David Smith
June 10, 2025
Smith Studio and Gallery

The Smith Studio and Gallery is sponsoring a solo exhibition of the creative prints of Jill Kramer, from Oak Park, Illinois. Jill received her MA in Art Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her BFA in printmaking from Kent State University. She has been teaching for over 20 years in museum, school & community art settings and has facilitated programs for preschoolers to senior citizens.

A recent trip out West led Jill in a new direction with her artwork. Bike riding and drawing her way through different landscapes, Jill visited many National Parks in Utah and Nevada. Jill’s creative landscapes became more horizontal …more expansive. Her color palette became earth toned demonstrating her appreciation of the layered structure of the American West. Back home her images were cut into linoleum and printed in black oil-based ink. Each image was then meticulously hand painted in vibrant watercolor. 

THIS EXHIBITION WILL BE UP THRU July 31st.

Hours at the Smith Studio and Gallery are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00-5:00.

Closed on Sunday and Monday.

 

GHS 2nd Semester Honor Rolls

First Honor Roll - GPA 3.50 to 5.40 GPA

Class of 2025

Mason Anderson, Kamden Ariano, Shane Bagby, Liliana Balluff, Rachael Bauer, William Baum, Mason Bealer, Sophia Bellagamba, Aaron Betcher, Jackson Brumbaugh, Gage Buckallew, Elizabeth Carlin, Anthony Carter, Avery Catour, Tyler Chamberlain, Marley Cherry, Sophia Clifton, Emma Cocci, Dylan Cotty, Dru Curcuru, Isabella Curcuru, Elanor DeBlieck, Ava DeWolfe, Connor Douglas, Alayna Duckett, Katelyn Durnell, Kendall Ellerbrock, Addison Espe, Allison File, Kayden Fouts, Kayci Freeman, Dylan Gehl, Caroline Girten, Brady Hamer, Christian Haney, Lindsay Herington, Sydney Hoover, Devan Hornback, Keaton Hudson, Hayliegh-Jane Huglin, Malloree Humphrey, Lily Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Max Johnson, Logan Jones, Preston Jones, Ayden Kane, Hope Kuster, Julia Lewis, Kruiz Ludwig, Annalise Maxwell, Katelynn McMahill, Jackson Moore, Elizabeth Mroz, Jacob Nelson, Sydney Nelson, Kyah Newell, Kale O’Bryan, Colin Orwig, Owen Parker, Jennifer Parsons, Austin Pearce, Dylan Randolph, Allison Reade, Xzavier Reuter, Jeslen Rink, Keely Roberts, Benjamin Robinson, Tristan Robinson, Cavence Rokis, Rachael Roodhouse, Nile Ryerson, Marian Sanchez Sigala, Marian Sancken, Kara Y. Schehl, Shay A. Schmitt, Emilia R. Sebastian, Timothy J. Sheehan, Callaghan Sherbeyn, Paxton A. Skovronski, Dylan Snell, Payton Snider, Addison Snodgrass, Avery Snook, Elli Snyder, Dyllan Staffeldt, Eric States, Lillian Taylor, Jordan Thomas, Kathryn VanDeWoestyne, Logan VanDeWoestyne, Bryson VanHoutte, Carter VanOpdorp, Joseph Venneberg, Joseph Versluis, Stormie Wancket, Gavin Wates, Blake Welge, Dylan Whipple, Kailee Williams, Abby Wilshusen, Braelyn Wyffels

Class of 2026

Zara Andersen, Isabella Angelo, Natalie Aukee, Eliana Barickman, Calvin Bell, Grady Bernahl, Christopher Berry Jr., Greta Bolme, Grant Bomleny, Erin Bowers, Bryson Boxell, Ava Brewer, Aiden Bries, Reid Brodersen, Isabella Brooks, Brennan Brown, Aiden Brudos, Liberty Brumbaugh, Jordan Cechowicz, Joei Christopherson, Brody Clementz, Jack Cooper, Jameson Coppejans, Erika Cotty, Samuel Curcuru, Matthew Darnall, Anna Davis, Ava DeSplinter, Keira Disterhoft, Kaydee Eighmy, Quinnland Einfeldt, Landon Favri, Jonathan Freadhoff, Taber Fulks, Anabella Goethals, Cora Gorman, Dalten Grimes, Bradley Hartman, Hayley Henry, Lucan Herstedt, Christopher Hill, Payton Hofer, Alexandria Hull, Luise Jacobi, Adam Johnson, Andrew Kelly, Erik Kelly, Owen Kelly, Peyton Kies, Devan Lagaisse, Catherine Lehman, Karen Lester, Emma Loehr, Hannah Loehr, Tavion Mangin, Brock Marshall, Jackson McAvoy, Aden McCann, Dawsyn McDonald, Hannah McGee, Cameron Melchert, Janey Neumann, Wyatt Neumann, Gavin Nicholson, Serina Nimrick, Isacc Nixon, Eliana Oaks, Reyhan Onder, Mahi Patel, Lucille Peters, Taylor Peterson, Meya Pollock, Landry Possin, Elizabeth Rapps, Madison Reade, Cy Sammons, Chase Sanders, Bee Scheider, Nina Schmedding, Remy Sharpe, Leland Stickle, Hannah Stone, Tucker Tarkington, Paislee Tuggle, Jay VanHerzeele, Quinntyn VanHyfte, Callie VanKerrebroeck, Ashton Veloz, Cameron Walker, Kye Weinzierl, Madeline Wells, Kjerstin Wildemuth, Kathryn Wilson, Claire Yenor

Class of 2027

Mackenzie Air, Alejandro Aleman, Elena Anderson, Lilliana Anderson, Keaton Ariano, Flynn Arnett, Alexandra Bagby, Mia Balensiefen, Jacob Berry, Eleanor Bertelsen, Annabelle Betcher, Nathan Billingsly, Erik Bjorkman, Grant Bjorkman, Taylor Boone, Ethan Brown, Isabella Brown, Lillian Brown, Jaydon Burrage, Grace Carlson, Kolby Causemaker, Callie Copeland, Phoenix Corlew, Evelyn Dahl, Manuel De San Juan Ayala, Claire DeGrave, Katelyn DeRycke, Carter Dickey, Remlee Dwyer, Leah Falk, Taefyl Freeman, Tyler Gerstel, Kiersten Hancock, Hazel Harris, Emily Haverback, Lambeau Janczak, Maddox Jansen, Mckenna Johnson, Micah Johnson, Scarlyt Johnson, Grace Kaiser, Trenton Kennedy, Matthew Kerschieter, Lydia King, Mckenzie Krug, Aria Mayo-Bechtel, Madilyn Minnaert, Reese Minnaert, Zackery Nanninga, Mark Nelms, Tyler Nelson, Lainey Norville, Esref Onder, Samuel Ortiz, Eli Palmer, Viola Pettit, Lauren Piquard, Carson Pratt, Natalie Reisner, Dominic Ritter, Sydney Rosas, Hayley Rubitsky, Brooklyn Ruby, Connor Runty, Ayla Schultz, Nyna Schweitzer, Brylee Sheffler, Brooke Shollenberger, Reid Simpson, Brooklyn Smith, Ayame Stroh, Claire Swanson,Jeel Vakharia, Jiya Vakharia, Emma Vandeveer, Lucille Wachtel, Kendyl Wassenhove, Jayden Wexell, Alexis Williams, Justin Williams, Robert Wolfe, Rebekah Zimmerman

Class of 2028

Raidyn Allison, Stella Allison, Claudia Angelo, Cyrus Babcock, Katherine Barickman, Landon Barnett, Layna Bassett, Luke Bedford, Lillian Bellagamba, Evan Bender, Tivya Bernier, Fritz Bolme, Allison Boone, Braxton Boone, Kanon Boster, Alivia Brown, Jaylee. Brudos, Rylan Carlson, Lydia Carton, Quinn Cherry, Taeton Chirchir, Ella Clementz, Cole Clifton, Ella Clifton, Harrison Conley, Elijah Coppejans, Brayden Cox, Mallory Daniels, Evelyn DeBaene, Emilie DeCastecker, Madelyn DeJohn, Olivia DeSplinter, Bryce Diehl, Isla Disterhoft, Camryn Ebert, Megan Ehlert, Mason Emerick, Brycen Fahnestock, Andrew Feely, Jasmine Foss, Carter French, Gretchen Fuelling, Jacey Gehl, Gavin Gillespie, Karlee Hankins, Kade Heilman, Kaylin Heller, Cole Henson, Skylar Hileman, Austen Kane, Anadiyah Karn, Anabella Kelley, Lilah Klotz, Cooper Largent, Raygen McKeag, Ian McShane, Addison McSparin, Catalina Meis, Faith Mierop, Natalie Minnaert-Yocum, Ainsleigh Misfeldt, Madison Morrison, Micah Nicke, Anastasia Pitsoulakis, Aleksie Possin, William Rankins, Jaeden Robertson, Colin Roemer, Macey Rosholm, Ida Rowold, Ella Schaaf, Meghan Scheider, Brooklyn Schnowske, Jaxson Seals, Ella Shannon, Alyssa Simpson, Stella Smith, Addison Snell, Sophia Snell, Sydney State, Addilyn Swan, Ella Taylor, Luca Turigliatti, Kellen VanKerrebroeck, Eden VanOpdorp, Patrick Versluis, Nicole Werling, Hannah Wildemuth, Sage Windisch, Peyton Woodruff

Second Honor Roll - GPA 3.00 to 3.49 GPA

Class of 2025

Camden Baumgardner, Brianna Bowles, Madisyn Buysse, Madisyn Jaidah Cribbs, Gauge Damewood, Erica DeDecker, Grant DeShane, Emma Drockelman, Alan Eastburn, Gwenivere Erickson, Elijah Ford, Brayden Franzen, Cole Freeman, Taylor Hawkins, Cody Hensley, Tyler Holtzen, Avery Kennedy, Owen King, Bailey Koning, Rylan Lambert, Elizabeth Lane, Aislan Leetch, Chloe Medler, Zachary Montez, Madelyn Mooney, Amber Newell, Bryce Nixon, Dylan Pankey, Jack Polowy, Kaleb Rahn, Antonio Ramirez, Cooper Ries, Ava Rusk, Ava Sedam, Olivia Seei, Bryson Splear, Nathanial Stees, Charlie Stetter, Jacob Taylor, Leo Underwood, Hayden Veryzer, Jaylyn Wakenight, Sabine Whitmer, Kaylee Wood

Class of 2026

Harrison Air, Bella Bailey, Emily Banker, Lincoln Barnett, Zoey Baughn, Kamron Burris, Graysen Carlson, Jessica Cartwright, Jocelyn Cechowicz, Mylee Clark, Liam Coleman, Tyler Dowdal, Margaret Elder, Perry Farley, Boone Forsythe, Breckan Gomez, Jessa Gramling, Emily Hall, Baela Hansen, Jarett Hasson, Carter Holke, Jacob Holley, Abigail Holman, Alfredo Jimenez, Kameryn Keegan, Charlotte Kroll, Alegna Lopez, Emma Massingill, James Matthews II, Jackie Milem, Jaiden Minnaert, Landon Nordstrom, Shrey Patel, Michael Peterson, Theodore Phillips, Theodore J. Ramirez, Annabelle Ropp, Hayden Schaaf, Mckinsey Sharp, Alexander Snyder, Mya Splear, Maddie Steinert, Kwin VanKerrebroeck, Nick Vyas, Kayleigh Wooden

Class of 2027

Payton Boone, Wyatt Bruce, Gaje Davila, Aiden DeCap, Andre Diediker, Tristan Ferrell, Izaac Gaines,Ethan Galloway, Tyler Gross, Keely Henry, Jakob Hodges, William Holley, Cheyenne Hopkey, Megan Hursman, Alexis Johnson, Aksel Kincaid, Jack Kreiss, Gannon Marckese, Riley Marolf, Khyler McDowell, Jack Mickley, Carson Peters, Maddison Rakestraw, Sydney Rasmussen, Landon Rogers, Lillian Roodhouse, Finnegan Schaad, Molly Snyder, Paizley Stewart, Lilly Stubbs, Easton Swan, Joseph Thoene, Delaney Vroman, Jensen Vroman, Connor Webster, AvaLynn Westfall, Kylee Wisely

Class of 2028

Piper Andersen, Logan Betcher, Nolan Burton, Sophie Carter, Greyson Claerhout, Brynn Coats, Brinnley Coppejans, Lydia DeKezel, Gracyn DeShane, Sophia Doyle, Riley Dwyer, Aaron Ernst, Phoenix Ferro-Heller, Jackson Frank, Hannah Fuelling, Jack Gehling, Evelyn Gernant, Vance Hansen, James Hill III, Cameron Jansen, Caimbrie Jozwiak, Annibelle Juarez, Penelope Kline, Josephine Kubicek, Mayson Lambin, Rayne Mangin, Grace McCallister, Isabella McConville, Alice Miller, Keelie Mueller, Quin Nichols, Evan Orwig, Jadynn Pollard, Arianna Robbins, Dylan Schneider, Titus Schweitzer, Emma Sebastian, Madelyn T. Sherman, Haylee Short, Luke Snodgrass, Kyla Strode, Keiran Thornburg, Chase VanDeWoestyne, Korionna VanZuiden, Kailee Von Motz, Jayden Wheaton, Olivia Yost