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The Huron Chamber of Commerce is a vital and supporting link for our businesses, encouraging involvement and networking in our local Community. Through an assortment of events and committee project opportunities, you and your company will work hand in hand with other respected business leaders.
Wildflowers At Arboretum Add Excitement
To Lighthouse Races
A new course for the Huron Chamber of Commerce’s 14th annual Lighthouse Races took runners through the blossoming trees, wildflowers and a small lake glistening in the early morning light on Saturday, May 5.
More than 225 runners turned out for the 10-Mile and 5K races, along with the Kalahari Kids’ Fun Run, sponsored by Kalahari Waterpark Resorts. A portion of the proceeds from these events is used for scholarships to be presented later this month to two graduating Huron High School seniors.
The top overall finishers in the 10-Mile Race were Jered Simon of Monroeville, who finished in 58:15, and Stefanie Lee of Norwalk, who finished with a time of 1:07:54. Coming in top overall in the 5-K run were Nick Falbo of Wakeman with a time of18:40 and Deedra Bejarano of Huron, who finished in 22:49.
Placing second and third overall in the 10-Miler were Kurt Michaelis of Milan, 1:02:37; Brian Whittaker of Sheffield Village, 1:02:53; and Cori Dike, of Huron, 1:08:34 and Paulette Hanselman of Oak Harbor, 1:13:59.
In the 5-K, the second and third overall winners for the men and women respectively were Cory Schoenherr of Milan, 19:22 and Nathan Beal of Wakeman, 20:32; Halle McFarlandof Findlay, 23:06 and Megan Bucher of Huron, 23:07. Click for more results
Chamber Celebrates Huron’s Finest With Numerous Awards
Six groups of deserving citizens were honored at the Huron Chamber of Commerce’s “Celebrate Huron” gala on Saturday, March 10 at Mesenburg’s Plaza Place. Chamber President Bruce Miller, Director Sheila Ehrhardt and Rotary President Christine Crawford introduced the honorees.
The event was opened to the public in effort to once again create an annual recognition night for all Huron residents, not just Chamber members. Guests vied for prize-filled balloons, an opportunity to beat the dealers in a live gaming event, numerous raffle and door prizes.
Honorees included: The Solberg Family, Ralph Pisano, The Christmas Ladies, Rev. Tom Holzaepfel, and Derrick Chennault.
Huron Lagoons Marina, a third-generation family enterprise for the Solbergs is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It was named “Business of the Year.”
The Huron Rotary Club and the Chamber teamed up to honor Ralph Pisano, the senior living members of each organization. The former Huron Municipal Court judge has been practicing law in the community since 1951.
In 2008 a trio of local women decided that downtown Huron could using some sprucing up at Christmastime and set about initiating an innovative “Adopt a Lamppost” drive. Sandy Otterman, Beth Fisher and Julie Sowecke, with the help of Huron Street Department crews, decorate downtown lampposts with fresh greenery and red velvet bows. Thanks to generous donations, they have plans to illuminate the greenery next year.
The recipient of the “Star Award 2012” was the Rev. Tom Holzaepfel, a person who has dedicated his life to helping others. As pastor of Lighthouse Assembly of God Church, he has a full-time position shepherding his flock. But her also reaches out to needy people of the area, running a food pantry at the Huron church, as well as the local unit of the Salvation Army.
The Community Beautification Award went to a business owner who has lovingly spruced up what was already a Huron landmark. From the stately white rocking chairs on the front porch, to the hand-carved wooded brown bears that can be found around the property, Derrick Chennault has made the large red building at the corner of Cleveland Road and Huron Street, once again the landmark it was when known as Wileswood Country Store. His business, Eastwood Environmental, and the Huron Chamber, have offices there.
Committee members planning the event included: Jacquie Clark, Christine Crawford, Sandy Foster, Sharon Miller and Doug Studer. |
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