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Linda Snyder accepts the inaugural Joy Roth Community Service Award that was presented to her and her late husband, Bob Snyder, by the Ottawa County Republican Committee.
The late Robert “Bob” Snyder and his wife, Linda Snyder, of Catawba Island were honored as the inaugural recipients of the Joy Roth Community Service Award presented by the Ottawa County Republican Committee. Snyder had passed away in April 2021.
The presentation was made recently at the Ottawa County Republican Annual Fish Fry at the Catawba Island Club. The award, a graphic picture of the late Joy Roth’s signature and a signature tote bag in Joy’s favorite yellow color, was presented by Joy Roth’s husband, Jeff Roth, to Linda Snyder.
The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council (BAC) has held its inaugural Graduation Ceremony for the Ottawa County Skilled Trades Academy (STA) at the Ottawa
Lakelynn Design, owned by Abbie Fox, was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the annual business and industry awards ceremony of the Ottawa County Improvement Corp.
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The Bill Mack Business Leader Award was posthumously presented to Joy Roth, founder of the Ottawa County Community Foundation. Accepting the award were Joy Roth’s family (left to right), husband Jeff, daughter Alison, and son Walker, who accepted the award presented by OCIC Board President Ken Williams of the Catawba Island Club.
The Ottawa County Improvement Corporation held its annual Business and Industry Awards at Gideon Owen Wine Company last Thursday evening, honoring the stellar efforts of community businesses and leaders.
Lakelynn Design was named Entrepreneur of the Year. When the pandemic hit and small businesses were informed they had to shut down, owner Abbie Fox had to think fast and come up with a different way to reach her customers.