Local SWCD to hold 62nd annual meeting

The Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District’s 62nd annual meeting is just around the corner.  It will be held Tuesday, November 15, at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert.

An election will be held to elect one member of the Board of Supervisors. Running in the election are: Dave Jones and David Kemler. Registration and voting will take place from 5:30-6 p.m.

Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with a meal prepared by Grant’s Catering.  A program featuring a presentation by Frank Gibbs, Natural Resources Conservation Service soil scientist, on his recent trip to Tibet will begin at 7 that evening.

Also on the program, the Conservation of the Year Award will be presented, while the conservation activity report and scholarship award recipient will be recognized. Door prizes this year are donated by First Bank of Berne, First Federal Savings and Loan, Wells Fargo and Ace Hardware — Weber gas grill; Mercer Landmark Convoy, Ohio City, Middle Point — Black & Decker Leaf Hog; and Van Wert SWCD — rain barrel.

Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 2-12 years and are available from Bob Gehres, Gary Weck, Ray Eickholt, Craig Pohlman, Dave Jones, David Kemler, Julie Buggle, Justin Wagner, and Noel Morris. Tickets are also available at the SWCD office, 1185 Professional Drive, Van Wert until Friday, November 4.