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Amateur Radio Club meets July 27

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday, July 27,  at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 N. Detroit St., Kenton.

Meal will be at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend.

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Emma Jean Eversole 1929-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Emma Jean Eversole died July 6, 2015, at age 86.

She was born in Putnam County, Ohio, on March 2, 1929, to Andrew Jackson and Azalea (Kirkendall) Miller who preceded her in death. Jean married Donald Richard Eversole on Oct. 10, 1948, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1991.

Jean was a member of Grace Bible Church, Canal Winchester, Ohio; past member of County Line Church of the Brethren, and Allen County Grange.

She is survived by her children: Joyce (Lee) Thomas of Fredericktown, Linda (Frank) Jorgensen of Phoenix, Ariz., Kenneth (Mary Ann Crossley) Eversole of Phoenix, Ariz., and Donald (Miriam Yutzy) Eversole of Pickerington. 

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Show Anne Stratton an antique and she'll tell you what it's worth

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Anne Stratton, an antique appraiser for the past 56 years, tells Kyle Casper that the value of a hat that he brought for appraisal is probably worth $75 to $100.

The cap, from the 1940 World's Fair in New York City, belonged to his dad.

Mrs. Stratton gave free appraisals on items that local residents brought to the Ada Public Library on Wednesday evening.

She also talked about what's hot and what's not currently in the antique world.

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Ada Food Pantry helped make July Fourth special of several clients

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Thanks to the Ada Food Pantry, several area residents enjoyed a Fourth of July meal, compliments of the pantry. On the Fourth, pantry volunteers distributed grocery packages to prepare a traditional Independence Day dinner to several clients. 

For newcomers to the community, and to those who may not realize all the features of the food pantry, here’s an overview:

The food pantry is housed in the Ada Presbyterian Church. It provides a two to three day supply of food to local people in need.  An average of 160 – 230 people, or 65 – 75 households, receive aid each month.

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Swim lessons

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 8, 2015

American Red Cross swim lessons started on July 6 at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool. Saundra Neeley instructs swimmers in this photo. The Ada Kiwanis Club administers to swim program for the Red Cross. Lessons go until July 17. (Ben Bowers photo)

 

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Ada's white picket fence with lots and lots of blooms

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 7, 2015

TO BEST APPRECIATE THE FLOWERS IN THIS PHOTO THE ICON SUGGESTS YOU CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

A long and narrow garden is seen by several thousand motorists every day on State Route 81 at the intersection of Gilbert Street.

Property owners Jim and Andy Pifer place bunting on a picket fence. The white fence sets off the multicolored annuals and perennials.

The 130-foot stretch of color has brightened the neighborhood for 25 years.

Over the years, many passersby have stopped to compliment the couple on the eye-catching display. (Monty Siekerman)

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