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The seniors at the Hardin County Council on Aging Senior Center had a Plant Day where they brought in their houseplants to share with the group. Above are (from left) Erma Honeyman, Dianna Shark, Jean Vermillion and Rose Sorgen with their plants.

Judy Harbor (left) and Minnie Moore are among the seniors at the Hardin County Council on Aging Senior Center in Kenton who took a trip to Bellefontaine to eat at Tumbleweed. They enjoyed good food.

Residents of Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center have fun crafting with activity director Libby Wolgamot. Pictured with their snowflake door wreaths are (from left) Joe Harvey, Kathy Lawyer, Kathy Dickerson and Becky Parsell.

Monday – closed Tuesday – shredded chicken, corn, peaches, drink. Wednesday – hot dogs, pork and beans, pineapple, drink.

Blanchard Place in Kenton recently hosted a Family Night. Above, Linda Holcomb displays a gift basket she won at the event.

COLUMBUS — Since its inception, more than 450 older Ohioans have been inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. If you know someone who belongs among those ranks, the Ohio Department of Aging wants to hear from you.

A meal is served at 11:15 a.m. weekdays for people ages 60 and older at the Hardin County Council on Aging in Kenton. Meals are for donation only. Meal reservations are required 24 hours in advance by calling the Council on Aging, 419-673-1102.

The seniors at the Hardin County Council on Aging Senior Center in Kenton had a New Year’s Eve party. The seniors enjoyed sharing their favorite moments from 2018 and what they are looking forward to in 2019.

Breann Purcell and Lindsey Hughes (standing, from left) from Kenton Community Health Center bought gifts for all of the residents at Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center. Receiving the gifts are (from left, front row) Activity Director Libby Wolgamot, resident Elda Eckles and Activity Assistant Danielle Legge.

Joe Dulin, a veteran and resident of Hardin Hills Health and Rehab Center, sits between Harold and Kim Sexton from the Amvets Riders. They brought gifts to all veterans and Blue Star mothers.

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