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Artwork on display

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 1, 2017

Hanna Skiver, an Ada High School sophomore, has her artwork on display at Vancrest this month. Art by Ada students is chosen each month to be displayed at the retirement center.
 

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Band Loco performs

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 1, 2017

The Band Loco performs for residents of Vancrest on Friday afternoon. The popular due attracts a full house each month when they perform. Patti Meier and her husband, Mike, are from Wapakoneta.

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Brauens celebrate 70th anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 27, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Brauen celebrated 70 years of marriage on Nov. 6.

Keith and the former Esther Lugibihl were married Nov. 6, 1947, by Rev. Ernest Bohn, Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora. 

They are the parents of 10 children:  Connie (Leland) Crouse of Ada; Julie (John) Mackey of Bluffton;  Shirley Brauen of Columbus;  Merry (Gene) Augsburger of Pandora;  William (Joan) Brauen of Foley, Minnesota;  David (Kathleen) Brauen of Harrod;  Christine (John) Hochstetler of Bluffton;  Donald (Jodi) Brauen of Bluffton;  Betty (Gary) Augsburger of Pandora and Janet Brauen of Troy.  They have 23 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way.

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Icon dog of the week - Chompers

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 27, 2017

Meet Chompers. Chompers is a 3 year old Mastiff mix. He is a darling. Weighs in at 74 pounds. Is a true lap dog. Will grace any sofa! Good with kids! Can you give Chompers 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: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

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

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Ada Historical Society meets

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, November 24, 2017

The newly-formed Ada Historical Society met on Monday at the Ada Public Library and discussed:
Planning an annual meeting;
Finding out what historical items about Ada are located elsewhere, such as Allen County and Kenton museums;
Setting a dues structure;
Future projects.

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Lynne Scott's newest book: "Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught"

Book signing Dec. 1 at Gallery for the Arts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Lynne Scott, of near Alger, has published yet another book. She will be at Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main, for a book signing. She will sell and autograph books and meet friends at the Gallery at 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.

"Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught" combines her experience with pets as a kennel owner and lessons taught that pertain to her Christian faith. She will have the paperback book at the signing for sale at $10. They also are available at Amazon for $11.95.

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