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Getting ready for Vancrest of Ada's Dec. 10 craft show

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Twenty vendors have signed up to be at Vancrest of Ada's first annual holiday Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Dec. 10.

The new nursing home, retirement center, rehab facility is pleased with the number of vendors reserving spaces for the fair. Buyers will find crafts from barn siding, painted gourds, LuLaRoe clothing, baked goods, candles, makeup products, and more.

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Ed Skidmore 1947 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Ed Skidmore, age 69, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 26, 2016 leaving behind his wife Charlotte of 48 years, a son, Michael and a daughter, Lisa both of Cleveland. He passed at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland. He was very brave in the 20 month struggle with his cancer.

He was born on January 9, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late James Kenneth and Martha (Lowery) Skidmore. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clifford Skidmore.

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Bear cat in polar bear country

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Hey, buddy, you've got a bear cat on your head. Do you think it's from Cincinnati? Actually, it's from Columbus. Ada Rotary, Kiwanis and friends met four Columbus Zoo animals last week during a combined Rotary-Kiwanis dinner. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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What do a kangroo, penguin, bear cat and African serval have in common?

They visited with Ada Rotary, Kiwanis and friends last week
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
The Columbus Zoo, or at least part of it, came to Ada Tuesday for a joint meeting of the Ada Rotary and Kiwanis service clubs at The Inn.

Fifty club members, their spouses, and children saw four cute, cuddle critters up close and personal.

Here, a one-year-old joey is petted, feeling surprisingly soft considering kangaroos have have one of the toughest hides. He's in a pouch (albeit a manmade one) because baby kangaroos feel more comfortable in a pouch since that's where they begin life.

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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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