CRAFT BEER TASTING EVENT
This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main Street, Bluffton will be offering a Four-Course Dinner Beer Tasting Event. The all-inclusive dinner features:
Apppetizer:
Beer-Steamed Mussels with Bacon
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier
Salad:
Caesar Salad
La Fin Du Monde Blonde Ale
Entrée:
Chicken Thighs Fra Diavolo over Angel Hair
North Coast Brewing Red Seal Amber Ale
Dessert:
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Wine and wine cocktails are also available.
John F. “Fred” Hubbell, 75, died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at 5:03 p.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.
He was born on July 15, 1939, in Hardin County to John E. and Margaret Lucille (Firestone) Hubbell and they preceded him in death. He married Sharon K. Simons on Aug. 23, 1969 and she survives in Alger.
Mr. Hubbell worked as an electrician for Ford Motor Company, Lima retiring in 1999 after working for 27 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict.
AT&T will be the newest retailer moving into the Kenton Historic Courthouse District, as another anchor storefront will open this week, according to an announcement made by local real estate investor and Alliance member Brad Wingfield.
AT&T purchased Alltel Wireless earlier this year and will be opening a wireless retail store at 100 W. Columbus Street in Kenton.
In addition, two new boutique-shopping stores have also recently opened in downtown Kenton. They include A Touch of Whimsy, a gift shop located at 110 W. Columbus Street and Lady O’s, a primitive and rustic home decor, which is now located at 133 North Detroit Street in Kenton.
Jeffrey P. Newland, 63, died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1951, in Bluffton, Ohio to Torence Robert and Dorothea (Neu) Newland and they preceded him in death.
He formerly worked at Ohio Northern University in the Janitorial Department.
He is survived by two daughters: Amber (Zack Hosler) Wireman of Alger and Tabitha Newland of Lima; four grandchildren; four brothers: Dennis (Kathy) Burris of Ada, Steve (Pat) Burris of Lima, Robert Newland, Jr. of Lakeview and Mike (Sue) Newland of Lima; one sister: Diana (Bill) Hoffer of Ada; a step sister, Carol Fletcher of Ada; step mother, Della Newland of Ada.
Ada fourth and fifth grade music classes will perform "Lights! Camera! Christmas!" twice on Thursday, Dec. 4.
According to Lori Wilson director, "The kids decide it is time to make an amazing movie about the one and only Santa Claus, but what style of movie should we use? How about an epic extravaganza like Cecil B. DeMille? Adventure film like Steven Spielberg? A Spaghetti Western might be fun. How will we decide?"
Performances are at 1:15 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the Ada school auditorium. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each show.
We understand you were homecoming queen this year. What thoughts went through your mind when your name was announced on the football field?
Oh I didn't know what to think, honestly. I was overjoyed and surprised and just so grateful. I didn't think much, I just felt it all and it was wonderful, to say the least.
Have you decided on your college plans next year?
I've decided to go to Rhodes for two years for all my prerequisite classes, and then I plan on finishing college at either the OSU branch in Lima or going to Columbus.
The Ohio Northern University Department of English continues its 2014 Fall Reading Series with authors Christopher DeWeese and Heather Christle in the Elzay Gallery of Art on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
DeWeese is the author of “The Black Forest” and the chapbooks “Fireproof Swan” and “Maneuvers.” His poems have appeared in publications such as Boston Review, Crazyhorse, Fence and Tin House. Currently an assistant professor of poetry at Wright State University, DeWeese has also taught at Agnes Scott College, Emory University and Smith College.
James "Jim" L. Lewis, 72, of Ada died at 9:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Beaverdam to the late Charles and LaVaun Reeder Lewis. On July 27, 1963, he married Betty Gaiffe and she survives.
He retired after 30 years from Ohio Northern University where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and a veteran of the Navy during the Cuban missile crisis.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 11th annual Remembrance Service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home, 311 E. Lima Ave., Ada.
Families interested in attending are asked to respond with their deceased loved one's name, the year of death and list those who will be attending by Dec. 8.
