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"Senior" Christmas luncheon

Nearly 150 attend 27th annual school event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2018

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
About 150 senior citizens attended the 27th annual Christmas luncheon at the Ada Schools on Wednesday.

Many attendees were dressed for in colorful sweaters for the holiday season. Santa greeted everyone while giving out candy canes. The luncheon offers the school system an opportunity to thank the seniors for their support, in many ways, during the time they have lived in the school district.

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Icon dog of the week - Anikin

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Meet Anikin, He is a Jack Russel terrier. He weighs 14 pounds, Anikin is a sweet and loving dog, waiting for his forever home. 

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 of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Elementary creativity

On display at Vancrest
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 2, 2018

Albert Einstein put art this way: "Art is standing with one hand extended into the universe and one hand extended into the world, and letting ourselves be a conduit for passing energy."

Ada elementary students are passing their energy to the Vancrest residents this month. Several pieces of their art work is now on display at Vancrest.

Here is a sampling of the exhibit showing works by the following students:
• Katie Snarnscky, Grade 6
• Laenen Ulrey, Grade 5
• Adria Preston, Grade 6
• Jaylin St. Laurent, Grade 4
•  Kenley Poling, Grade 4

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Levi Probst wins OSU-Michigan football contest

Of 70 entries, Probst was closest to predicting the outcome
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 30, 2018

Levi Probst, Bluffton, is the winner of the Ohio State vs. Michigan football contest.

With 70 entries in the contest, no contestant picked OSU to win by more than 21 points. OSU won by 23, winning 62 to 39.

Probst was the closest contestant. He predicted OSU to win by 14 to 20 points. He won both tie-breakers, saying OSU would score first and would lead at the half.

In second place - each predicting OSU to win by 14 to 20 points were:
• Ken Shonk (lost by predicting Michigan would score first)
• Kimberly Robinette (lost by failing to predict who would score first)
• Jerry Burkholder (lost by predicting Michigan would score first)

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Vancrest ready for Christmas

Residents' doors and mailbox decorations tell the story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Photos by Monty Siekerman
The doors and mailboxes of residents of Vancrest are all decked out in the holiday spirit. Here are a few photos of the decorations.

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It's all about Merry on Main

Ada depot transformed into a Christmas scene
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 27, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Three ladies decorate the inside of the Ada Railroad Depot on Tuesday for holiday parties, which will be held there and for Merry on Main, set for Monday evening.

Ruth Roider (standing left) and JoNell Hanratty (standing) have been making the depot sparkle at Christmastime for more than 20 years.

They are assisted by Karen Ward, a relative newcomer to making the depot a joyous place during the holiday season.

To rent the facility for a party, call the village office at 419-634-4045.

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