There's lots of men in red suits ready for Christmas at New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada. New Leaf is ready for Christmas and its shop is decorated for the season. For a video click here.
Opal Armentrout, age 90, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenton.
She was born on July 9, 1922, in McGuffey, Ohio to Frank and Cynthia (Rowe) Shepherd and they preceded her in death.
On July 30, 1941, she married Zenith "Wayne"Armentrout and he preceded her in death on June 18, 2008.
Opal had worked at North Electric in Kenton. She was a lifelong member of the McGuffey Church of Christ, where she had been a secretary, taught Bible School, and was a member of the ladies group. She loved to sew and crochet. She enjoyed woodworking with Wayne.
Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the latest Ada police call logs.
Nov. 12
Traffic stop warning for window tint
Traffic stop warning for equipment
Handled harassment complaint on W North Ave
Handled vandalism complaint on E Lincoln Ave, report taken
Traffiic stop male arrested with summons issued for possession, report taken
A Christmas open house featuring four Ada small businesses is planned from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at The Depot, 110 Central Ave., Ada.
Features businesses are:
• Leah Martin, Premier Jewelry consultant
• Kelly Fetrow, Pretty Preserves
• Amy Mayden, Heaven Sent
• Lori Poling, LP Designs
The event offers an early chance at purchasing Christmas presents. Icon viewers are invited to attend and browse through a selection of handbags, jewelry, home decor items, soaps and more.
The Sounds of Praise Children’s Choir will hold an opening retreat for all interested singers in grades 3 – 8 on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, from 12 – 7 p.m. Singers will participate in rehearsals and movement sessions, and the day will culminate in a community concert at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge to participate in this event.
The retreat is designed to bring children together from various areas to prepare and share their vocal gifts with the community. Registration will be held now through Jan. 4.
