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Hardin "All Access" newsletter on Ada Icon

There's lot happening in Hardin County this fall. A great summary of those events is in the October-November issue of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance "All Access" newsletter.

A copy of the newsletter is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Hardin Democrats meet Nov. 13 in Kenton

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 North Detroit St., Kenton.

Committee members should enter the north doors and turn to the loft area to the right.  Those who would like to eat and order from the menu are invited to come at 6 p.m. to dine together.

Committee members will evaluate and make comments regarding the Fall Campaign Luncheon and Rally held at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church with State Representative Kathleen Clyde as our guest speaker. 

Celebrate the holidays with these events at The Inn at ONU

The holidays are approaching and Icon viewers will want to make certain they put these exciting events taking place at The Inn at ONU on your calendar.

• Nov. 7 Food and Wine Pairing at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening full of fine wines paired with delicious food and live music. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hardin County Foundation. Reservations are $45 per person (plus tax/gratuity).

Agnes Crates waited 100 years - now she's Ada's citizen of the year

Agnes Crates, life-long Ada resident, thought she was going to present the invocation at Monday’s Town and Gown Banquet.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF HER ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

She did deliver it, but unknown to her, the community had bigger plans. Mrs. Crates was bestowed the honor of 2013 Ada citizen of year during the banquet.

She joins an impressive list of Ada residents who have received this honor over the past 48 years.

A fitting honor

Ada resident Agnes Crates gets a hug following Monday's Town and Gown Banquet. The 100-year-old Ada resident was named the Ada Citizen of the Year at the 48th annual community-university event.

Here's what happening in Ada and Hardin County this week

Here's this week's events in Hardin County, provided by the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance

New Leaf Open House
Join the staff of New Leaf in Ada and Kenton for their annual Open House on November 16 from 9AM to 5PM.

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