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Calvin Fisher: helping to answer a need- Picnic in the Park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

When Calvin Fisher drives around Ada, kids often recognize him.

That’s because for three years, he has helped run ReStore’s Picnic in the Park, which provides children with food and activities throughout the summer.

MR. FISHER IS FEATURED IN THE CURRENT RESTORE NEWSLETTER. TO READ THE NEWSLETTER, OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

“So I know a lot of the kids in the area,” said Calvin.

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Ada's churches share their stories at Harvest and Herb Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Each town's festival is unique.

A distinctive feature of the Ada Harvest and Herb Fest is the participation of a number of churches, which see the event as an opportunity to get the word out about their church, a.k.a. evangelism. 

Some churches make a few dollars for their mission projects through the sale of food and bake sales, but all are welcoming and hopeful that new members will attend. Both village and country churches can be found at the Fest.

Six of Ada's churches are part of this photo essay. Here are descriptions of the photos posted below:

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Three groups hold trike-a-thon Sept. 29 for two great causes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The ONU Child Development Center along with Ready, Set, Grow Preschool and ONU Honors Programs will hold a trike-a-thon to raise money for St. Jude's Children Hospital and also for Amelia Griffin.

The event is from 11 a.m. to noon and 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept 29, according to June Zimmerman, director of the ONU Child Development Center.

It takes place at 209 S. Union St., Ada, in the Security Building parking lot.
 

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Edgar Craig was retired from Rockwell International

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Edgar C. Craig, 72, died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, at 10:55 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

He was born on May 8, 1943, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Nathaniel and Susan (Burton) Craig who preceded him in death. On Oct. 4, 1963 he married Carolyn A. Hinton and she survives in Kenton.

Edgar retired from Rockwell International of Kenton. He was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God.

Also surviving are two sons: Keith (Kim) Craig and Eric (Tonja) Craig both of Kenton; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Etta Ballinger of LaFayette.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ressie Harner.

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Good Samaritan Society Founders Day open house Sept. 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Good Samaritan Society of Arlington invites Icon viwers to the Founders Day celebration and open house on Monday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free blood pressure and balance screening, along with nutrition, health and wellness information.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served. To learn more, call Christa at 419-365-0053.

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Women L.E.A.D. event moves to Kenton Elementary on Sept. 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Due to the tremendous response and growing list of attendees, the Hardin County Business and Chamber Alliance is moving the location of the Women L.E.A.D. kickoff event to the Kenton Elementary School, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RSVP is required by contacting the Alliance office by calling 419-673-4131 or persons can register by visiting the Women L.E.A.D Facebook page: Facebook.com/womenleadhccba.

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