The Bell Tower Community Foundation is grateful to have local dentists Dr James Teusch and Dr Keith Van Beek team up to sponsor the youth admission at the Mahanay Bell Tower for 2025. The two have provided funds so all those age 18 years and younger can ride the elevator to the top and experience the Mahanay Bell Tower this year. This is a $3,000 donation to sponsor for a year and it is very much appreciated.
“This sponsorship makes a huge difference for families, child care centers, and youth groups to attend,” said a Bell Tower Community Foundation board spokesperson.
Pictured at the Bell Tower are (front, from left) Lauren Hedges, Owen Jacobs, Maddox Silbaugh, Hayes Renwanz, Wrenly Allen Octavia Davis and Wilson Sohm, all of whom walked to the Bell Tower with staff from The Children’s Center; (middle row, from left) Bell Tower Foundation coordinator and Foundation board member Peg Raney, Foundation board member Lindy Lehman, Claire Van Beek, Griffin Van Beek, Emberly Riphagen, Riah Riphagen and Griffin Riphagen; and (back, from left) Jefferson Matters director Matt Wetrick, Foundation board member Tim Riphagen, Keith Van Beek, Jim Teusch, Bell Tower guide Sherry Palmer, and Foundation board member Don Van Gilder. The Mahanay Bell Tower is open for tours daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Persons aged 19 and older can visit the lobby at no charge, but there’s a $5 charge to ride the elevator to the observation deck.
