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County chamber-business alliance accepting nominations for citizen of the year

The Hardin County Chamber and BusinessAlliance is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service Awards.

CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 25, 2015, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.

WOW! Several first places - nice way to start band competition season

It was a great way to launch the 2015 band competition season.

The Ada High School marching band launched competition season Sept.
26 at the Revere High School Invitational, Richfield. 

CLICK OUT THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY.

In its class the band earned first place, including first place percussion, guard and visual effects. 

The marching band earned an excellent rating overall, regardless of band size, with their Pac-Man themed performance. 

The Revere High School Invitation is an OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) djudicated event.  

 

Here's an update on Ada Kiwanis

Several significant items were on the recent Ada Kiwanis Club meeting agenda.

• Joe Ferguson presented a certificate of recognition from Hardin County 4-H Junior Fair Livestock Sale to the club. He noted that as part of a buyer’s group, the club supports 76 Jr. Fair projects for Ada youth.  He presented a certificate to President John Berg for the club’s participation.

• Jon Umphress was awarded a certificate of recognition for his service to the club, especially for his service as Club Secretary-Treasurer from 1999-2009.  It was noted that the club owes Jon a great debt for his superlative service.

ReStore benefit raises $600 for Amelia's medical expenses

Diners at ReStore gave nearly $600 Tuesday to Amelia for her medical expenses.

The spaghetti dinner, supporting the little girl and her family, was provided by Padrone's Pizza and Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Zeta sororities.

Another benefit, which was to be held Tuesday, was rescheduled for Oct. 6 due to the rain. The ONU Child Development Center and Ready, Set, Grow Preschool trike-a-thon for Amelia will be held at the Center, 209 S. Union, from 11 a.m. until noon and again from 2 to 3 p.m.

Hardin Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations sought

By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator

Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on Oct. 16. 

Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio. 

Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. 

Nomination forms are available at the Hardin County OSU Extension office or on the Hardin County OSU Extension website at: hardin.osu.edu. 

Jeff Schulman new president of Ada Kiwanis

Ada Kiwanis installed new officers earlier this month.

They are:

• Jeff Schulman, President 
• David MacDonald, President-Elect 
• Bruce Morgan, Vice President 
• Bill Fuller, Secretary 
• Bryan Marshall, Treasurer 
• John Berg, Immediate Past President
• Directors, Charles Van Dyne, Tom Kier and Myrna McCurdy             

A special award of commendation was presented to Brian Myers for his service to the club as secretary. Myers will be leaving the club at the end of the month.

This marked the 94th annual of installation of officers of the club.

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