News roundup for Nov. 3

Brunswick High School October students of the month Brunswick High School and the Medina Kiwanis Club announced Rylan Sheets and Breigh Worsencroft as the October students of the month. The world language department nominated Sheets. She takes a mix of honors, advanced placement and College Credit Plus courses and has completed Brunswick High School's full Spanish curriculum. She serves as the captain of both the high school soccer and swim teams. She is a senior class officer and a member of AP&We, SALT, National Honor Society and LINK, while also volunteering for local sports programs and events. Sheets plans to continue her academics and swimming career in college, working toward her goal of becoming a pediatric occupational therapist. "Rylan (Sheets) is a dynamic student who stands out among her peers," Melanie Lopano from the Spanish department said. "She strives to communicate with staff and peers and has a very clear social and emotional understanding of her classmates. She can read their expressions and speaks to them with kindness to either offer encouragement or positivity. She is an outstanding example of a well-rounded and dedicated Blue Devil." The music department nominated Worsencroft. She takes honors, advanced placement and college-level examination program courses and has completed the full Project Lead The Way curriculum. Outside the classroom, she earned the rank of Eagle Scout by completing a project to help organize the shoe storage for the Marching Blue Devils. She is in her second season as drum major for the Marching Blue Devils and is active in Youth State Leadership, VOFT, brass choir and pit orchestra. She is also a four-year member of the high school swim team, a 10-year equestrian and has traveled to New Mexico to support a local ranch through her community service work. Following graduation, Worsencroft plans to attend Ohio University to major in nursing with aspirations to specialize in respiratory therapy or oncology. "Breigh (Worsencroft) is in her second season as drum major and has had an amazing start to the season leading the marching band with confidence, grace and a positive attitude," Sam Portzer from the Music Department said. "She strives to understand the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others." York Township Veterans Day program York Township will hold a Veterans Day program to dedicate its new honor roll sign and garden of honor, created in tribute to York Township service members. The dedication will take place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 at the York Township community park at 3874 Columbia Road. Visit yorktwp.org or call 330-722-0185 for more information. Community Action Wayne/Medina offers winter crisis program Community Action Wayne/Medina and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services want to help keep Ohio families warm this winter. Income-eligible Ohioans can receive onetime help with their home heating bill through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis program. The winter crisis program assists Ohioans who are facing service disconnection, have already been disconnected, need to establish new service or must pay to transfer service. It also supports households with 25 percent or less of bulk fuel in their tank so they can maintain service. To qualify, a household must have a gross annual income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that is $57,750. To apply, residents of Wayne and Medina County must schedule an appointment with Community Action Wayne/Medina. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 330-299-0540 or online at tinyurl.com/yn66uvrt. Applicants should bring copies of the following to their appointment: Their most recent energy bills. A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or the last 12 months for each member. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members. Proof of disability, if applicable. Households served by a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio-regulated utility must sign up for the Percentage of Income Payment Plan or another payment plan if an outstanding balance remains on the utility bill after receiving assistance. For more information about the winter crisis program and what is needed to apply, contact Community Action Wayne/Medina at 330-264-8677.