If you’ve ever tried to fool Charles VanDyne? Ask Brian Marshall how it is accomplished.
Brian lured Charles to a meeting at Liberty National Bank on Wednesday to discuss a recognition for Corsie Arn and Pat Crist.
Turns out the meeting was a surprise special event in recognition of Charles. The bank officially unveiled a plaque naming the “Charles VanDyne Conference Room,” and read a board resolution in his honor.
Attended by countless friends of Charles, who kept the whole thing a secret, the ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and recognition to him for his many years of service to the bank.
Russell E. Dearth, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada, to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth. On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.
Courtney Davis, multi-county programming manager for Kan Du Group, now with an Ada location, explained the Group's services to the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce on June 16. Formerly Blanchard Valley Industries, Kan Du serves the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - After a one-year cancellation, Bluffton Festival of Wheels returns to Main Street on Friday.
Vehicle registration for the 53rd annual Bluffton Festival of Wheels is underway according to Dan Diller, festival director. The show is sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Club.
This year’s festival is Friday, June 18, in downtown Bluffton. Registration is from 2 to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Vehicle judging is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 7:30 p.m.
The traditional cruise along Main Street starts at 8 p.m.
The show is open to antique cars, classic cars, trucks, tractors, golf carts, fire engines, motorcycles and Cushmans.
