Beans named Hansville Citizens of the Year; Hansville General Store named Business of the Year

Published 3:34 pm Wednesday, November 23, 2011

HANSVILLE — Debra and Tom Bean were honored as Citizens of the Year at the annual meeting of the Greater Hansville Community Center, Nov. 16.

Hansville General Store was named Business of the Year.

Community Center President Judy Tallman presented awards to the Beans for their years of dedicated service to the community. Community Affairs Vice President Lois Lee said the Beans have both given tirelessly and have provided great leadership to the promotion of the center and its events.

Whitman McLeod and Hansville General Store has donated a number of items for various events sponsored by the center and has volunteered his time. He also prepares food for the center’s monthly Neighbors Lunch.

Attendees ratified the slate of officers for the community center board: Judy Tallman, president; Fred Nelson, past president; Mike Bryant, treasurer; Sharon Siefer, secretary; Connie Gordon, membership vice president; Lois Lee, community affairs vice president; and trustees Don Lynch, Becky Weinbaum and Chuck Strahm.

On behalf of the Greater Hansville Community Center, Nelson presented an award to Hansville Postmaster Chuck Cox, who is retiring. Lee said Cox has provided “very personalized service to his customers” and supported a staff that is “humane and friendly.”

The community will definitely miss Chuck and wish him well,” she said.