Tim O’Reilly and Howard Yoder Elected as Supervisors for the Soil and Water Conservation District

 

Tim O’Reilly and Howard Yoder won the election for supervisor at the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District annual conservation meeting and banquet at the Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City, on October 29.  Andra Troyer also ran.  There were 46 votes cast in the election.

Several awards were given at the banquet.  Supervisor Andra Troyer recognized Julia Cumming, Program Administrator, for 15 years of service.  Supervisor Bob Hunter along with Elizabeth Mead and Doug Shannon of Farm Credit Services of Mid America, honored the 2011 District Cooperator of the Year, Ralph Parsons Farm Partnership. Ralph “Sonny” Parsons, Ralph “Chip” Parsons, and Ralph “Tab” Parsons received a complimentary farm sign. 

People who attended the banquet voted on their favorite photos for the photo contest.  The number of photos entered into the contest was narrowed down by professional photographer Tim Bever of London Image. The photos had to be taken in Madison County and fit into one of three categories: next generation of farming, scenic, and wildlife.  Photo contest winners were Lorraine Zimmerman, Julie Mills and Elisha Fisher. 

The banquet concluded with a presentation about West Jefferson in 1938 by Earl Ballenger.