Clair Romick stands beside cutouts he made for a patriotic display at his home on the southwest corner of W. Lima Ave. and Klingler Rd. Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Romick served in the Navy during the Korean War.
For other photos of those who fly the flag daily, see the six photos at the end of the story. The photos were all taken a couple of days ago at homes on Christopher Circle.
Here's where to find those Christopher Circle flags:
Cleo Ellen Williams, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2016, having been blessed with a long life and a large family.
She was born on April 13, 1921, in Dola, Ohio, the oldest of eight children to Emmitt and Floellen (Williams) DeLong who preceded her in death.
All but one of her siblings deceased before her: Marion DeLong and his wife, Marion; Jessie DeLong; Cassie DeLong Bicknell and husband, Arthur, Sr.; Esther DeLong Gilroy and husband, Robert; Hilda DeLong Reffitt and husband, Henry.
False alarm: On Monday morning, Ada's Main Street railroad crossing gates kept dropping across the street, even though no train was in sight. However, Ada police officers were on the scene to keep traffic moving. For another view, click here. (Ken Collins photo)
False alarm: Monday morning in Ada, railroad crossing gates kept dropping across Main Street, even though no train was in sight. However, Ada police officers were on the scene to keep traffic moving. (Ken Collins photos)
