The Bowling Green City Schools is asking for sponsorships or donations to support the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Program (PBIS). PBIS Teams train building staff and develop positive behavioral initiatives in an effort to continuously promote positive social behaviors. The schools have several initiatives in place to reward students for positive behaviors

• Acknowledgement System: Each school building uses an online reward system, PBIS Rewards (secondary) and Dojo Points (elementary) to give points to students who are practicing the "BOBCAT PROUD" behaviors.
• Rewards: Students can redeem points for privileges, tangible items, access to dedicated events or activities, guest speakers, assemblies, etc.
• Student of The Month: Teachers and Staff select students who embody the "BOBCAT PROUD" spirit each month, acknowledging them throughout each building.

Donation and Sponsorship Card

Food trucks- Deets BBQ, Weenie Dawgs, Snowie Summers (fresh lemonade), and Grumpy's (garbage salads)

Community tents - Wood County Historical Society and WBGU/PBS

Music performed by - Root Cellar String Band

Strawberries and rhubarb are the big hits right now!  There will be more produce each and every week along with flower baskets, plants, honey, eggs, baked goods of all kinds!

Sponsors:

• Danberry Realtors
• Newlove Realty
• The Andersons
• Huntington
• Panda Technologies
• Hartung Brothers Inc.
• First Insurance Group
• Almar Property Management
• The Copy Shop

Vendors:

• Riehm Produce Farm, LLC
• Clay Hill, Ltd.
• Stevens Gardens, LLC
• Bella Cuisine
• Angry Irishman, LLC
• Gary's Kettle Corn
• Dirty Feet Gardens
• Sobee Honey, LLC
• Joseph's Greenhouse
• M & J Craft Baking
• Andersons (in Maumee)
• Great Lakes Custom Sharpening
• Work Leads to Independence
• Scholl Farm

Other vendors attending bi-weekly or weekly beginning in June (harvest time):

• Z Farms
• Sugar Milk Gluten Free Bakery
• Les Is More 894
• Black Swamp Hollow Farms
• 7^th Heaven
• Creek Valley Farms
• Windy Hill Berries, LLC
• 3 Hares Farm

– Statewide, the Ohio EPA is issuing more than $5 million in grant funding to 89 recipients to implement recycling, litter prevention, market development, and scrap tire recycling programs.  The City of Bowling Green, in partnership with Wood County Plays, applied for, and was selected to receive, $116,638 to help fund the installation of the Inclusive Playground.  Grant funds will help offset the cost of installation of the poured rubber surfacing, which is estimated to be $233,277.00 (nearly 50% of the total project budget).

The playground surfacing will be made up of nearly 85-percent shredded recycled tires.  To cover the planned 10,760 sq. ft. of play space planned for this project, it will require approximately 75,000 pounds of recycled tire rubber, which is roughly 2,800 recycled tires.  The recycled tires will all be sourced from Ohio.

“This is a big win for the Inclusive Playground project and for statewide recycling initiatives,” said Amanda Gamby, the City’s Sustainability and Public Outreach Coordinator.  “We’re proud to be able to combine inclusivity and sustainability initiatives into one project, setting a positive local example for all who visit and enjoy this new space.”

Ryan Wichman, Director of Wood County Plays, added, "We couldn’t be happier to be selected for this award by the Ohio EPA.  As an organization we explore every funding option to ensure all kids of all abilities have safe play spaces to enjoy.  The city of Bowling Green has been a tremendous partner every step of the way.  Being awarded this grant is another shining example of that partnership."

Downtown Bowling Green SID has a page on their website dedicated to commercial space that is available for rent/sale. If you have commercial space located in the Special Improvement District that you would like showcased, you can contact them at info@downtownbgohio.org.

Southeastern Container will receive Efficiency Smart’s Ambassador of Energy Efficiency award on Tuesday, July 12. The award will be presented to the company in recognition of its commitment and innovation in reducing energy use, which was demonstrated by its successful implementation of energy-efficient measures in Bowling Green.

Southeastern Container’s Bowling Green plant has worked with Efficiency Smart for almost a decade to reduce energy use and operational costs. During this time, the company has completed large-scale LED and efficient industrial machinery and process upgrades. Most recently, the company upgraded its injection molding and blow molding machines.

Southeastern Container is expected to save 5.3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy annually, $452,467 annually, and more than $6.7 million over the lifetime of its installed upgrades. The energy savings are the equivalent of the annual energy used by 480 homes.

“Bowling Green is committed to the success of its local industries and businesses, said Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher. “Our community is also committed to the sustainability initiatives demonstrated by this project. I look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Southeastern Container and Efficiency Smart and applaud Southeastern Container’s commitment to sustainable solutions like energy efficiency.”

Southeastern Container worked with an Efficiency Smart energy consultant and account manager for technical project assistance and to verify potential savings. Additionally, Efficiency Smart provided an incentive to reduce the cost of the upgrades. These resources were made possible through a partnership between Efficiency Smart and the City of Bowling Green, designed to save Bowling Green Municipal Utilities electric customers money through energy efficiency.

Southeastern Container is a manufacturing cooperative that produces plastic bottles and pre-forms primarily for Coca-Cola. Its mission is to be a leader in environmentally sustainable packaging within the bottling community, a goal that aligns closely with Coca-Cola’s goal to reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030.

“Southeastern Container’s continued investment in new equipment in Bowling Green is proof of the relationship developed with Efficiency Smart and the City of Bowling Green toward achieving Coca Cola’s sustainability goals,” said Tyler Williams, Plant Engineer for Southeastern Container.

“We are delighted to recognize Southeastern Container for making energy-efficient upgrades,” said Sean Clement, Director of Efficiency Smart. “These projects showcase its vision and commitment to reducing energy use and saving money, and the company will enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency for years to come.”

The Ambassador of Energy Efficiency award recognizes entities that have completed substantial energy efficiency projects. To be considered for the award, organizations must be an electric customer of a utility that partners with Efficiency Smart and complete a project that results in significant energy savings for the community.

Southeastern Container is the 40^th recipient of the Ambassador of Energy Efficiency award since its inception in 2013. Southeastern Container was the inaugural winner of the Ambassador of Energy Efficiency Award when it launched in 2013 and is the first company to receive the award a second time.

More information about the services and financial incentives available to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities electric customers through Efficiency Smart can be found at www.efficiencysmart.org/bowling-green-ohio or by calling 877-889-3777.

The City of Bowling Green Tree Commission reminds residents of the 5th annual photo contest. The Commissioners want to raise awareness of Bowling Green’s Urban Forest that is found both on public and private property.

In 2022, citizens are asked to submit photos highlighting trees in all four seasons of the year: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

The contest runs through October 31, 2022. In November, the public will vote for the top photo in each category. The top photo will receive a $25 gift certificate from a local nursery or garden center and a print of their photo from Main Street Photo.

Eligibility:

• Any amateur photographer residing in Bowling Green
• Photos must be taken within the Bowling Green City Limits
• Photo must be of a tree and not other landscape plants (i.e. shrubs, annuals, perennials, etc.)

Photos may be entered online at www.bgohio.org/TreePhotoContestEntryForm

Locally recognized accounting and advisory firm, William Vaughan Company (WVC) was recognized by Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of the Best Employers across the entire state of Ohio in 2022.

“William Vaughan Company is committed to investing in our employees – creating a fun environment that fosters teamwork and encourages career growth,” said Aaron Swiggum, the firm’s Managing Partner. “I continue to be amazed by our team and their commitment to our mission. Even as the WVC family grows, we remain aligned with the foundational values that got us here.”

To be considered for Best Employers in Ohio, companies had to participate in a two-part survey process. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part, worth the remaining 75%, consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and final rankings. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Ohio and analyzed the data to determine the final rankings.

View the Wood County Museum's 2022 Event Schedule. For more information visit their website at woodcountyhistory.org or call them at 419-352-0967.