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Kenton Amateur Radio Club meets Nov. 28

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 28, at Henry's Restaurant, 995 N. Detroit St., Kenton. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend.

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Ada Scouts collecting canned goods, non-perishables for food pantry

It happens Saturday morning
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

Ada Scouts will collect canned goods and non-perishable items from Ada residents' doorsteps on Saturday, Nov. 12.

The food will be given to the Ada Food Pantry, located at the Presbyterian Church, where it is handed out on Tuesdays.

Residents are asked to put the food in a bag and leave it near the front door by 9 a.m. on Saturday.

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Model UN at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

• The ONU department of history, politics, and justice hosted a Model UN in McIntosh Center on Saturday. The program drew 93 high school students and 20 ONU students who discussed and voted on three main issues: sexual violence, terrorism, and empowerment of women.

• ONU Professors Kofi Nsia-Pepra (left) and Nusta Carranza Ko served as directors of the Model UN held in McIntosh Center on Saturday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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It's that time of year, again

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

It's that time of year again, folks. Here, Brad Hays and friends take care of the fallen leaves at Hays Insurance on Saturday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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A personal reflection on the life and legacy of Darren Scott

With a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye I attended the ribbon cutting
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

With a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday of the refurbished Darren Scott wrestling room at ONU's King Horn Center.

As longtime wrestling coach Ron Beaschler, said, "Darren's positive influence on people continues today."

Darren is the first person to win a national championship in university history.

He was the NCAA national wrestling champ in the 134 weight class in 1987. But, hard to believe, his continued influence on people is more of a testament to the man than his outstanding athletic ability and accomplishments.

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Kiwanis members hear history of Kenton Toy Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 10, 2016

Ada Kiwanis members heard a "toy story" at their Nov. 8 meeting.

Jim Pruden and his wife, Sandy, presented a program on the Kenton Toy Company.

The Prudens related the history of the company beginning with its establishment in the late 1800s as the manufacturer of a cast-iron bank, the “Empire Bank Building.” In addition to banks, the company also produced horse drawn toys, a zoo wagon and many more.

They mentioned a book, written a number of years ago by Charles Jacobs, then curator of the Sullivan-Johnson Museum in Kenton. The book, which is available at the Kenton museum, is considered by many as the definitive source of the company and its products.

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