By Monty Siekerman
How much construction has there been in Ada this year?
The zoning board has approved 48 projects, some as small as fences, one as large as the $4 million solar array on campus.
Three new houses have been built (two of them in the 300 block of West Lima Avenue, pictured) and a duplex. An addition to the east side of Associated Plastics was valued at a quarter million dollars.
Overall, the educational and industrial projects won out over new residences.
Six angels appear to be dancing around a small pine tree at the Glenn Whitten home at the corner of Conley and Grand. The Whittens have a clever idea. The angels first appear in October as ghosts, then in November, halos and wings are added, turning the display into a Christmas decoration with ease. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Pharmacy students brightened the day for residents of Vancrest on Tuesday when they brought Christmas presents to a party that included Santa, carol singing, and refreshments.
Here, Marjorie Johnson opens a sack full of presents delivered by Katerina Jordan.
Students from the pharmacy organization American Society of Consultant Pharmacists put together Christmas gifts for all 46 residents of Vancrest, those in assisted living and those in the nursing home area.
• Fran Clark with Jennifer Line, Vancrest activities director
• Maxine Clingerman with Santa
William L. "Bill" Gieseler, 73, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at 3:32 p.m.
He was born on March 2, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, to Harold L. and Dolores Kathryn (McGlumphy) Gieseler who preceded him in death. On Nov. 16, 1968, Bill married Paula K. Scott and she survives in Alger.
NOTE FROM HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACEBOOK - We have been informed of a post claiming to be from our office concerning a mother in Hardin County who stabbed her children. We have no reports of nor are we investigating any such crime. When you click on it, it is a virus. If you receive such a post DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Thank you.
This snow person needs some beauty tips, especially the hairdo. He/she should visit an Ada beauty salon or barbershop before melting. Can you guess where this disheveled snow person can be found? Check out 208 S. Johnson. (Monty Siekerman photo)
