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Persons attending may receive a personalized ornament

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Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes, Ada and Alger will hold its 15th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a Christmas tree.

RSVP by filling out the attached form or emailing the information to [email protected] by Wednesday, Dec. 5, so the ornament can be personalized in memory of someone from the family attending.

Cupcake workshops Dec. 8 and 16

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The Frosting Studio, Bluffton, wants you to be ready for Christmas.

"Join us in our Christmas cupcake workshop," says Debra Stockford, shop owner. "You'll take home a Christmas cupcake 6-pack when the workshop is completed."

Stockford said the workshops are 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, and 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at her business location, 142 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton - located in Tommy Plaza.

To join the workshop text, call or e-mail her to sign up at:
970-219-1349
or [email protected]

The Frosting Studio, LLC
Cake decorating classes for all skill levels

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First accordion class - These students, ranging in age from 6 to 15 were members of the first according class at the Conner Music Co., studio, in Ada. The studio was at the corner of College and South Johnson Street.

From left, William Sherman, instructor, Wayne Plummer, Richard Ramsdell, William Sonnett, Irene Plummer, David Johnson, Beverly Simmons, Steven Stambaugh and Judy Matthewson.

(From the collection of Lee Crouse)

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The Icon spotted MEEMAU on a silver Jeep in Bluffton. It's a Putnam County plate.

Ada First United Methodist decorates for Advent and Christmas

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Photos by Monty Siekerman
Members of the Ada First United Methodist Church held the traditional Hanging of the Greens following the Sunday service today. Members pitched in to decorate trees—large and small—hang wreaths, and place garlands inside and outside.

The church’s chancel choir will hold its annual Christmas cantata during the 10 a.m. church service next Sunday, Dec, 2. All are welcome.

Photo: Matt Ludwig and Colton McKeen.

Dec. 4 event supports mission projects

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The Ada Presbyterian Church will hold a soup supper and auction on Tuesday, Dec. 4th beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Eights soups will be available plus salads and desserts.  A raffle will be held for a gift basket as well as an afghan.  The blue-light specials are a high lght and auctioneer, Dick Hubbard, makes everything fun.

Suggested donations are: $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 3-12. Proceeds will be used for Mission projects.  The evening's events are open to the public.

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