Thomas C. “Tom” Hubbell, 82, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at 3:28 a.m. at his residence in Ada.
He was born on May 1, 1933, in Ada, Ohio to John E. and Margaret Lucille (Firestone) Hubbell who preceded him in death. On Aug. 8, 1953 he married Janet L. Welsh and she survives in Ada.
Tom was a self employed Licensed Land Surveyor. He was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, where he was a former Deacon. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Tom was a member and owner of Shawnee Long Rifles and a member of the Ada Park Board.
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The monthly meeting is at Community Health Professionals. Deb Curlis, chamber president, said that part of the meeting will be held to finalize plans for the Harvest and Herb Festival taking place in September.
The Hardin County Hootenannies met at Riley Fleece's farm.
President Isaac Davis opened the meeting by asking Riley to lead the American Pledge and Levi Beiler to start the 4-H pledge. Old business was double checking our livestock fair entries.
Also, Faith Holbrook announced the theme for the fair booth is "Hootenannies - Takin' to the Road, Traveling Far with 4-H!" and she gave a reminder to get a 5x7 face photo of each member to put into our booth's cars by the next meeting.