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.
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.
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.
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.
The American Red Cross of Hardin County is helping a rural family following a fire in their home.
Volunteer disaster responders Daryl Flowers and Arin Tracy responded to a call for help on County Road 135 on Saturday morning. They quickly assessed the immediate needs of the family and provided assistance for food, clothing and bedding for one adult and one child.
The Red Cross will continue to aid the residents as needed and assist in long term recovery planning with resources, information, and referrals to partner agencies.
Connie Guyton and Teri Wagner show a tray of scrumptious cupcakes that were served at a style show sponsored by the Senior Citizens Wednesday at Community Health Professionals.
Connie organized the event that saw five local ladies model clothing provided by Bon Worth in the Lima Mall. Teri has been store manager of Bon Worth for 10 years.
Photo identification:
• Connie Guyton (left) and Teri Wagner
• Modeling clothing (from left) Diana Heise, Barbara Fensley and Judy Magee.
• Senior Citizen style show models included Phyllis Scott (left) and Bonnie Cole.
(Photos by Monty Siekerman)
