A total of 32 turkeys and 10 hams will be prepared by volunteers from St. John’s Evangelical Church, Abundant Life Assembly of God and Only Believe Ministries for the annual Helping Hands Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Hardin County Retired Teacher Association met on Friday, Nov. 16 at noon at Table One Restaurant in Kenton. President Sandy Moore welcomed 18 members and thanked the hostess committee of Jodine McKinley, Donna Myers, Elaine Hoover, Karen Cannode, and Elaine Minter for the lovely fall table arrangements and favors.

With only hours before the streets of Kenton will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland, the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance staff is making last minute preparations for what promises to be the biggest kickoff to the holidays ever.

ADA — For Ada Police Officer Penny Keller-Clark, her responsibilities stretch far beyond those of a typical police officer and into the realm of community outreach. Penny has been with the Ada PD in a part-time position since 1989, serving in multiple roles such as mayor’s court bailiff from 1992 to 1993 and zoning inspector from 2003 to 2013. In 2007, she was the Employee of the Year.

Kathy Tracy (left), president of the Hardin County Blue Star Mothers, helps volunteers fill their boxes with items which will be sent to troops deployed overseas during the holidays.

PARADISE, Calif. — As the huge Camp Fire roared through Paradise, California, Merleen Barnes waited by her phone in Kenton to hear an update on her sister and family who were directly in the path of the deadly flames.

When Jon Cross goes to Columbus in January to become the representative from the 83rd House District, he will remain the CEO and President of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Cross announced at Friday's Economic and Community Development Breakfast that he will continue with the Alliance in a consulting capacity.

On Dec. 4, the Hardin County Homemakers will be holding its annual Christmas program at the First United Methodist Church in Ada with the ladies of the church furnishing lunch. Lunch will include ham loaf, cheesy potatoes, a vegetable and cookies.

Kama Leigh Arn is a senior at Ada High School. Her parents are Scott and Corsie Ann Leigh of Ada. Kama plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing and then working in a children's hospital. Her working experiences have included being the cashier at the swimming pool and baby-sitting. She has also worked at a pizza shop.

Kenton had a pair of players receive recognition on the Division II All-Ohio soccer teams released earlier this week. Kenton senior midfielder Landon Bartlett was selected to the first team, while senior forward Hayden Hicks was selected to the second team.