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ReStore serves 168 Thanksgiving dinners

Prepared by Team Turkey, dinner sponsored by Lions Club
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
ReStore served up turkey, ham, and all of the trimmings to 168 diners during their annual Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday at their community center at 210 N. Main.

The food as prepared by Team Turkey (Anita Dearth and friends) and paid for by the Ada Lions Club.

Thanksgiving at ReStore is a time for all to have a wonderful meal and socialize with friends and neighbors in the community.

PHOTOS -

• Connie and Roger Guyton ask, "Ham, turkey or some of both," as they serve Anita Dearth, Team Turkey head cook, and Rob Kanzig, leader of ReStore, at the annual Thanksgiving dinner.

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Shhhh! It's a silent auction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 26, 2016

Librarian Amanda Bennett holds a basket up for auction at the Ada Public Library. Eighteen items, donated by individuals and businesses, are being auctioned between now and Dec. 3. There's an ONU wooden plate, bird kite, Thomas Kinkade painting, puzzles, candy, and more...including books, of course. Proceeds benefit the library's free (and very popular) summer reading program. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Red Cross responds to Alger home fire

On State Route 235 Friday morning
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 25, 2016

RED CROSS RESPONDS TO ALGER HOME FIRE

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on State Route 235 in Alger on Friday morning, providing disaster relief services to three adults living in the home.

The Red Cross provided assistance including temporary lodging and aid for immediate needs such as food and clothing to those affected.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter. “As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

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Joyce Welch was a graduate of Ada High School

Retired from ONU as switchboard operator
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 25, 2016

 Joyce E. Welch, 75, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at 8:26 a.m. at her residence.
    
She was born on Aug. 6, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to Phillip and Ruby (Shrider) Long, who preceded her in death. On June 6, 1962, she married Norman Welch and he survives in Ada, Ohio.
     

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Doris Tackett 1930 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 25, 2016

Doris Tackett, 86, died at 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2016, at The Rivers Rehabilitation Facility in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.

She was born Feb. 9, 1930 in Honaker, Kentucky, to Sidney and Gertrude Kidd Parsons, who preceded her in death. On April 23, 1949 she married Oscar B. Tackett, the love of her life, who preceded her in death in 2013. They were married for 63 years.

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U.F. O.'s over Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 25, 2016

U.F.O. in Ada?
Nope, just lens glare, according to Ken Collins, who took these Thanksgiving night photos in Ada.

Certainly sounds more fun seeing U.F.O.'s, however.

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