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Police call logs for week of Jan. 19

January 19
-          Assist EMS on N Main St
-          Handled Suspicious Vehicle / Activity Complaint on Christopher Circle
-          Assist EMS on E Montford

Helen Epley Shepherd was a 1938 Ada High School graduate

Helen E. Epley Shepherd, 94, died January 25 at 10:33 a.m. at Hearth & Home, Springfield, Ohio.

She was born September 19, 1920 in Owl’s Eye, Alberta, Canada to Ray and Grace (Stober) Epley and they preceded her in death. On June 27, 1942 she married Charles A. Shepherd and he died on January 8, 1968.

Helen was a homemaker and had worked at Liberty National Bank of Ada for 15 years. She was a graduate of Ada High School class of 1938.

Look who's coming to Freed Center stage on Feb. 14 - Dennis Regan

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents comedian Dennis Regan on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

Dennis Regan is an accomplished stand-up comedian specializing in clean, corporate comedy. His television credits include multiple appearances on both the “Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” as well as A&E’s “Evening at the Improv,” Comedy Central and Showtime. He wrote for the Kevin James comedy “The King of Queens” from its sixth season to its ninth and final season.

Just in time for the show

During activity period at Ready, Set, Grow Pre-school in Ada, students put on a pretend puppet show.

Ada council appointments set for new year

Ada council is ready for 2015 as committee appointments were recently released by David Retterer, mayor. 

Appointments follow:

Council president: Beth Fenton (elected by council)
Finance: Don Fleming, chair; Cathy Cole, Bob Simmons
Streets: Jimmy Wilson, chair; Cathy Cole, Beth Fenton

Buildings and Grounds: Bob Simmons, chair; Don Fleming, Jeff Oestreich
Safety: Jeff Oestreich, chair; Beth Fenton, Jemmy Wilson
Personnel: Cathy Cole, chair; Don Fleming, Bob Simmons

For GLORY, HONOR, & DIETSCH BROS. CHOCOLATE

Bakers interested in competing for glory, honor, and a pound of delicious Dietsch Bros. chocolate should call the Library (419-634-5246) to sign up for the 3rd Annual Chocolate Bake-Off, to be held Thursday, February 12th, 6p.m.

Folks not interested in baking, but who prefer sampling are also welcome to join us for an evening sampling delicious desserts! Milk, Coffee, and Tea will also be provided.

RULES:
Dessert must feature chocolate.
Desserts must be here by 5:45p.m.,Thursday, February 12th.

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