MONTPELIER, OH -- For an evening out with a bountiful meal prepared by Auntie V's Catering complete with an array of dairy products and enjoyable program, plan to attend the annual Williams County Dairy Banquet on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Building, located on the Williams County Fairgrounds, Montpelier, OH.

The program will feature recognition of local dairy families and those who have supported the Williams County Dairy Association throughout the year, especially those volunteering in the milkshake stand at the county fair.

Melissa Hart, the wife of a dairy farmer from North Adams, MI, will share her experiences with those in attendance.

Melissa is a mother of four and writes for a number of dairy and agriculture publications including Farmers' Advance, and also writes several daily dairy farm and agriculture blogs. She enjoys serving as a spokesperson in the promotion of agriculture.

Tickets for the banquet are available from: Gene (Robert) Andres, Roger Geiselman, and OSU Extension office, Bryan; John Armbruster and Sharon Kissinger, Edon; Junior Hobeck, Bob Koerner, Bruce Krill, Joe Krill, Allen Radabaugh, Anthony Radabaugh, Joe Radabaugh, John Radabaugh, and Bill Wolfrum, Edgerton; Larry Cooley, David Jaessing, and Dr. Leon Weaver, Montpelier; Dave Bistline, West Unity, and Gary Stuckey, Stryker. Tickets should be purchased by Feb. 6.

Contact John Radabaugh, President, Williams County Dairy Association at 419-636-2057 or 419-298-3146, or Linda Ott, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, at 419-485-5146.