Ohio Northern University sophomore Lynn Kelly studies for a nursing final exam at Heterick Memorial Library. Just a few more days remain before the Christmas break. (From the ONU Facebook)
Take an evening cruise around town and pretty soom you'll see some creative Christmas lawn displays. Monty Siekerman offers these photos as a sample of what you'll discover on any night trip in Ada.
LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW
• Lanterns light the path to Jim and Pam Turner's home on North Main.
• Bob and Karen Ward residence on South Johnson with American flag and Christmas tree on porch.
• Presbyterian Church
• You'll find trains (more of them and faster, too) barrelling through the center of town. You'll find this colorful one at the corner of Willeke and Orders.
Santa greets Ada Schools Superintendent Suzanne Darmer at a luncheon held at the school last Wednesday.
The annual holiday luncheon for senior citizens is sponsored by many local organizations to say "thank you" to those who have contributed to the school and community for many years. Afterwards, the Varsity Singers performed in the auditorium.
Other photos include:
• Jordan Bailey and Haley Wyss serve senior citizens at the luncheon at the school.
• Listening to remarks at the luncheon for seniors are Phil and LaDonna Compton and Tom and Janice Dearth
Brooklyn Andreasen, 6, (left) and her sister Autumn, 9, tell Santa what they'd like for Christmas while at the Ada Public Library on Wednesday. If you haven't caught Santa recently, consider yourself a hermit because, just in the last week, he has been at ReStore, The Inn, the Depot, and the senior citizens luncheon at the school, and the library. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Henry means "ruler of the house." In Ada, that "house" is the local police department.
Henry, a 19-month-old German shepherd, is the new addition to the local force...and he rules that house with his friendliness. But one druggie thought otherwise.
Henry has been on the police force for only a month, but he has helped apprehend one suspect who will be charged with using illegal drugs.
But leading police to drugs is not his only job. For example, he is trained to search for articles like tossed wallets and guns, search a suspect or location, and protect his handler.
John Hohn, director of economic development for Hardin County, will be honored at an open house retirement party later this week.
The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18, at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton. A noon lunch is open for persons who rsvp to 419-673-4131.
Joyce R. Moore, 79, died on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at 5:45 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.
She was born on Dec. 26, 1935, in Lima, Ohio, to William D. and Fern (Ludwig) May who preceded her in death. On Nov. 17, 1979, she married Larry Scott Moore who survives in Ada.
Joyce retired from Honda of Marysville after working for 11 years as a nurse. She previously worked at Cambridge State Hospital and several local nursing homes.
Also surviving is a daughter, Debra (Nick) DeFalco of Freehale, NJ and two grandchildren. There will be no services it was her wish to be cremated.
