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Helen Driver 1916 - 2016

Helen E. Driver, 99, died at 2:35 a.m., Aug. 14, 2016, at Bluffton Hospital.

Helen was born Sept. 16, 1916, in Allen County to Russell and Edith (Brenneman) Wolfe, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 13, 1940, she married Marion J. Driver who died on Sept. 22, 1997.

Mrs. Driver was a graduate of Elida High School and attended Northwestern Business College in Lima. She worked in Chicago and at the City Loan in Lima. Helen was a homemaker and co-owned a shoe store in Lima for several years. She spent her last 17 years at Maple Crest in Bluffton. There she participated in many activities. Helen also  volunteered at the Et Cetera Shop.

Icon's dog of the week is ready to go home with you

Blue, 5 year old male walker hound mix, 68 pounds

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Hats off to Keeny and Eva Wolke

Kenny Wolke and his wife, Eva, were recognized for their efforts in preparing the park for the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. Kenny is park superintendent. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Meet Ada's royalty

Lynkin McDougle, little princess; Brianna Lambert, princess; Bailey Eitel, runner-up; Dakota Gossman, prince, served as picnic royalty at the 103rd annual Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. Overall, the contestants sold $12,594 worth of tickets this year. (Monty Siekerman photo)

F&M Picnic: Parade goes without hitch, just a few sprinkles, then a gully washer

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Those attending the Farmers and Merchants picnic on Saturday were having a fun time until noon. Then, there were a few sprinkles, followed by a gully washer at 2 p.m., sending even the diehard picnic-goers home.

MORE  PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY

Events were cancelled, rides and food trucks packed up and left, and those hosting games escaped the tropical-like downpours that continued throughout the afternoon.

Friday night in Ada

Truck and tractor pulls were among the big attractions at the  F &M Picnic Friday evening in Ada. Watch the Icon for more photos. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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