Meiring gets OK to expand

A Fort Recovery poultry farm recently received permission from the state to build manure storage and increase its flock.
Meiring Poultry Farm LLC, 2062 Watkins Road, which is owned by William and Janet Knapke, was given the go ahead to remodel existing barns to accommodate increasing its pullets from 330,000 to 450,000.
The farm’s remodeling plan also includes removing existing high-rise cages for hens and installing belt-battery cages, which will allow manure to drop onto a conveyor belt and be removed.
The new manure storage building will increase storage capacity from roughly 260,000 cubic feet to about 354,000 cubic feet.
The farm has been the recipient of conservation and environmental awards during its operation.

Mercer Health
open house
Mercer Health West Campus, 803 E. Main St., Coldwater, will host an open house on Nov. 27 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The public is invited to tour the facilities and learn about services available there, such as Mercer Health’s Weight Management Center.
Free body mass index tests and free blood pressure screens will be offered.
For more information, contact Mandy Wendel at 419-678-5247 or [email protected]

Hartzell banquet
Hatrzell Fan Inc., 1700 N. Meridian St., Portland, recently hosted its annual Quarter Century Club Banquet.
The banquet marked the 60th anniversary of the Quarter Century Club and was held at the Piqua Country Club. Employees Jeff Hiser, Gary Kerrigan, Terry Prescott, Rick Wilson and John Koeller were recognized at the banquet for their years of service.

Alexander attends conference
Annette Alexander, a local financial adviser, recently attended a top advisor conference in St. Petersburg, Fla. The invitation-only event is hosted by Asset Management Services of Raymond James.
The conference is held annually and offers financial advisers the opportunity to participate in a broad range of educational sessions and presentations made by industry experts and leaders. Alexander, whose office is located at 928 N. Meridian St., Portland, was also given the opportunity to network and share and discuss best practices with her peers.
Earnings up
Wal-Mart recently reported a 9 percent increase in third-quarter net income.
The world’s largest retailer has continued to woo back shoppers by reemphasizing its low prices, but its momentum has slowed as the company deals with an uncertain global economy.
The company earned $3.63 billion, or $1.08 per share, in the quarter ended Oct. 31. Net sales rose 3.4 percent to $113.2 billion. But the company’s fourth-quarter profit outlook fell short of Wall Street expectations and shares dropped 5 percent in early trading.[[In-content Ad]]