Barry County Commission on Aging announes the opening of their  annual Senior Citizen of the Year award.  This award highlights the contributions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County.  It focuses on the positive benefits of remaining active while growing older.  The 2022 award will be presented at the Barry County Commission On Aging's Christmas party, to be held December 16th, at the COA Building in Hastings.  The Senior of The Year is also invited to ride as an honored guest in the annual Hastings Summerfest Parade.  All nominations must be received no later than 5:00p.m. on Friday, November, 18, 2022.