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Ada Fire Department in 1953

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Here's the Ada-Liberty Township fire department from six decades ago. The year is 1953.

From left, George Umphress, Jack Boutwell (chief), Ralph Fisher, Allen High, Charles Anspach, George Binkley, Dwight Musser, Charles Umphress, Ted Hurlburt, Dick Fry and Grover Carey.

This photo is from the Ada 1953 community centennial souvenir program.

If an Icon viewer can identify the year and model of the fire truck, please send information to: [email protected].

 

 

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At an Alger community breakfast you leave with a full belly and a smile on your face

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 5, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
When you go to an Alger community breakfast you leave with a full belly and a smile on your face.

As you enter the building at 210 N. Main, you are greeted with a hug from 87-year-old Bea Collingsworth. You know you are in for a pleasant time.

This reporter planned to write about a breakfast held in Alger on a monthly basis for the past 10 years, come rain or shine, but ended up with an additional story---that of Bea and her job as "greeter" at the event.

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A ride to remember

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 5, 2016

Ron Easton of Waynesfield gives Amelia Griffin a ride through part of the park. Details are in the story below. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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What a day for 6-year-old Amelia Griffith

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 5, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
One day after her sixth birthday, Amelia was showered with gifts on Sunday from members of Biker Strong who then escorted the Griffith family as they left Ada War Memorial Park for the little girl's last scheduled cancer treatment at Nationwide Hospital in Columbus.

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About 100 people showed up during the morning and afternoon to offer support to Amelia and her family, donating over $1,000, canned foods, a handmade biker bear, and more.

When all was said and done, about 25 motorcycles  headed out, escorting the family as far as Marysville.

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Miami Dolphins cut Zac Dysert from roster

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 3, 2016

By Kevin Nogle @thephinsider on Sep 3, 2016, 2:58p

The Miami Dolphins have made another roster move to reduce the size of the team to the regular season limit by this afternoon’s deadline. The latest move is the release of quarterback Zac Dysert:

The release is not really a surprise, with Miami possibly only keeping Ryan Tannehill and Matt Moore at quarterback on the roster. Currently, rookie Brandon Doughty is still on the team as well, though he could be considered for a practice squad position if Miami thinks he can make it through waivers without being claimed.

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100-plus Models T Fords visit Kenton Sept. 4

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, September 3, 2016

Kenton will be visited by 100 plus Model T Fords ranging in model year from 1910 to 1927 on Sunday, Sept. 4.

“The All Ohio Model T Jamboree is made up of model T clubs from all over Ohio and seven different states coming together touring and driving their cars” said Jack Putnam of Bluffton, event organizer. 

“This is the 28th Annual Jamboree,” said Putman, every year it rotates to a different community in Ohio.

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