Bob Simmons, Ada council president, offered comments during the Oct. 6 council meeting about Don Fleming, council member who died eariler this month.
His statement follows:
Tonight we mourn the passing of Don Fleming, our fellow counselor and esteemed colleague. He served the Ada village as counselor for over 39 years.
When I was elected to council seven years ago he saw it as his responsibility to personally mentor me. I always valued his judgement, insight, wisdom and dedication to our village.
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Quest Federal Credit Union is sponsor of a Hardin County Half Marathon, which includes options for a 25-mile bike ride, 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk in October.
The event is Saturday, Oct. 24, and proceeds benefit United Way of Hardin County.
Here are starting times for each of the events, with the start at the north side of the Hardin County Court House in Kenton:
7:30 a.m. – 25-mile bike ride
7:45 a.m. – Half Marathon
8 a.m. – Half Marathon walkers
8:15 a.m. – 5K run/walk
8:30 a.m. – 1 mile fun run and walk
The October West Ohio Food Bank's Hardin County food distribution takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.
Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.
The most recent food distribution was on "Hunger Action Day" Sept. 10.
During the event, 100 families, most from Hardin County, were served. The West Ohio Food Bank distributed 38,356 pounds of food during the afternoon.
