Dear Zott's Creamery,

As your close for the very last time, I want to take a moment to thank you for your contribution to our community.

Zott's came to Willard when I was still in middle school. I didn't know what to think at first because it replaced my favorite spot to get drinks and hang out after school. However, after a few months, and one really good blue raspberry-Snickers Twister, I fell in love with Zott's Creamery.

And so our relationship began.

It was summer school trips with my A+ class, ice cream trips after cheer practice-because, let's face it, I totally deserve it-, and milkshakes with my little brother before I leave for college.

But it's not just me who'll miss your yummy sundaes and really cool flavor infused cones. It's the little kids who looked forward to getting a cone from Zott's after the first day of school and for the parent's who would share their ice cream cone and hang onto their every word. It's the girl's soccer team, whose generous coach promised them all free ice cream cones if they won the game. It was awkward middle school dates and meeting up with friends for the first time in years. It was a family outing after a Rec Center soccer game or a day at the WAC. It was laughs between friends and memories made and the occasional indulgent Dirt sundae.

Zott's Creamery was a staple to the Willard community. You weren't truly a member of our little town until you had had an ice cream cone from Zott's.

We'll miss your kind service and your loving contribution to the community. I think I speak for the entire town of Willard when I say, thank you for your service and we wish you all the best. Zott's will forever be a part of the Willard community.