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39 Circle of Excellence: $50,000 - Toyota Bodine Aluminum Endowments: $20,000 - Tammy Stratman Brown Foundation $10,000 - Troy Flooring Center Gold Level: $10,000 - Tom & Toni Castor In the summer of 2012, approximately 30 community volunteers set out on a mission to establish the Lincoln County R-III Education Foundation for the Lincoln County R-III School District. The establishment of the 501(3) c opens the doors of opportunity for students, teachers and even the community. The Foundation has collected more than $175,000 in tax deductible donations, grants and fundraising efforts. In the first year, the R-III Education Foundation awarded $32,500 in grants impacting more than 1,000 students in the R-III District. This year, the Foundation will award nearly $80,000 in grants to enhance the educational experience for students. These grants could not have been awarded without the help of the Foundation’s Founding Donors. Silver Level: $5,000 - Anonymous, Dale & Tracy Black, Jim Trenary Chevrolet, Robbie Krieg, Old Monroe Lumber Company, Peoples Bank & Trust Bronze Level: $1,000 - AbeTech, Bank of Old Monroe, April Bryant, Ben & Sarah Burkemper, Chartwells, Cuivre Park Elementary PTO, Les & Sonya Ellison, Patrick Flannigan, Pat & Julie Flynn, Bob & Pam Hall— In Honor of Mr. Trojan Basketball, Matt & Kasey Hall Family, Dale & Jane Kelley, Charles & Mary Anne Kemper, Bruce & Laura Kolpack— In Memory of Peggy Krieg, Kyle & Lisa Larson, Lincoln Educational Achievement Foundation, Linda McGlothlin, Ron Mills, Terry Morrow Memorial Fund, Mark & Cassandra Penny, Dale & Joan Reinker, Jim & Betty Schulze, Shelter Insurance Foundation/Eric Hood, Donald E. Thompson, Donald Thompson Family Charitable Family Foundation, Les & Mary Sue Thompson, Troy Middle School PTSO Sponsor Level: $250 - Barb Arnold, Mary Berk-Mooney, Phil Brock, Debbie Colbert, Todd & Emily Culbertson, Scott & Andrea Davidson, Education Funding Group, Nancy Fennewald, Finklang Eye Health Associates, Jeanie Firoved, Mike & Denise Francisco, Shelly Hanebrink, Carolyn Harman, Bruce & Vicki Hubbard, Brad Jennings, Georganna Krumlinde, Lincoln Co. Area Retired School Personnel (LCARSP), Main Street Elementary, Jerry Raines, Dana Ray, Nichole Rothermich, Margaret Schulte, Tracy Scott, Kristi Shinn, Charles & Melissa Skouby, Al Slusser, Drew Tignor, Troy Flower Shop, Troy R-III CTA, Sherry Waymon, Joe & Sandy Witte Patron Level: $500 - Thom & Geniece Artru, The Bechard Family, Dan Busekrus, Community State Bank, Beverly Danback, Falls Veterinary Clinic, Sherri Heckman, Dr. Mary Ingmire - In Honor of Dr. John Lawrence & Mrs. Nancy Cook, Doyle Justus & Virginia Mennemeyer, Sherilyn Loftsgard, Larry & Julie Miller, Jason Smith, Justin & Christy St. Pierre, Greg & Janis Strawhun, Troy Rotary Club, Greg & Melissa Vaccarro ** There are also nearly 200 community members and organizations that became supporters of the Lincoln County R-III Education Foundation at the Friend Level. For a full list of Founding Donors, visit www.lcr3EducationFoundation.org