Chamber to honor Batavia library director at Harvest fest

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has announced that George Scheetz, director of the Batavia Public Library, is the 2014 Donna Dallasasse Award winner.

Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a Harvest Celebration to gather chamber members together to celebrate one member that has displayed an outstanding commitment and dedication to the chamber's mission, vision and values. This member is recognized as the annual Donna Dallasasse Award recipient.

"George Scheetz is a perfect example of someone who embraces our community and unselfishly serves it with his time and actions," said Brian Basilico, president of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

"When George came to the library he really shook things up," said Donna Dallasasse. "For the first time we have entertainment and classes at the library. I really enjoy that. I think George is doing a marvelous job."

This year's "Harvest Celebration" will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Marmion's Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road in Aurora.

The cost of the event is $25 per person and includes food, open bar, corn maze, hayrides, fire pit and more. Flannel and jeans are the recommended attire. Registration for this event is required; call (630) 879-7134 or visit www.bataviachamber.org/events to register online.