Former Ontario Mayor Ron Verini (left) shakes hands with Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, Terry Leighton Friday, Jan. 13, at Four Rivers Cultural Center. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
ONTARIO – A big crowd was on hand for the annual Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce banquet, Friday, Jan. 13, at Four Rivers Cultural Center. Businesses
The chamber honored former Ontario Fire Chief Terry Leighton as the Man of the Year and Maria Romero-Arambula as Woman of the Year. Meanwhile, Allen Montgomery, representing Montgomery Farms, was selected as the Agriculturist of the Year. Others honored included Meg Galeener, Educator of the Year and Ruben and Armida Hernandez of Ultimate Lawn Care as Business of the Year.
Allen Montgomery, representing Montgomery Farms, the Agriculturist of the Year, thanks the chamber for the honor Friday, Jan. 13, at Four Rivers Cultural Center. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Ontario School District Superintendent Nikki Albisu (left) describes why Meg Galeener, was a great choice for the Educator of the Year award. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Terry Leighton, the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year gives a speech after he was selected for the top honor. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Meg Galeener was the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Maria Romero-Arambula, who was named the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, stands with co-workers after she was honored at the chamber banquet. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Armida Hernandez (right) of Ultimate Lawn Care thanks the chamber for selecting her firm as the Business of the Year. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Amber Campbell, Snake River Correctional Institution public information officer, claps as she listens to Leighton talk about his Man of the Year accolades. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)As Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Terry Leighton takes the stage he receives a standing ovation. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Members of the audience listen in as Galeener talks about her work as Educator of the Year. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)A host of items were up for grabs in the silent auction, including a mini drone and other treats stuffed into a covered wagon at one of the tables at the banquet. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)A thirsty group was in line at the refreshment bar before the banquet kicked off at Four Rivers Cultural Center. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)Albisu and Galeener find a humorous moment during the banquet. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL)
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