Anzlas Faye Inmon Mason, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.
She was born on October 20, 1942, in Flint, Kentucky to Charlie and Bertha (Cornett) Whitaker who preceded her in death. Faye first married Elmer Inmon Sr. and he died on April 17, 2003. She later married H.L. Mason in June 2006, he preceded her in death on January 5, 2022.
Faye previously worked for Atlas Industries and RCA. She was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church.
McGuffey Mayor Matthew Motter (left) was sworn into office on January 10, 2022 by Village Solicitor John B. Neville.
Motter was one of five candidates who ran for office and was elected with 45.45% of votes cast. McGuffey mayor Drake Krummrey resigned in April 2021. Terry Donnal was appointed as mayor for the unexpired term.
The Ada Public Library has a new youth services librarian, Chloe Rieder. She joined the staff the first full week of 2022.
The Icon sat down to talk with Rieder (pronounced “reader”) on a Monday morning when the library hosts drop-in toddler play. Rieder’s first guest was Jolene McCoy (pictured below), the daughter of Elspeth and Ray McCoy of Ada. This was Jolene’s first visit to the library and she had a marvelous time exploring the books and toys in the children’s area.
Rieder returned to her hometown of Jenera in 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University and a Master of Library and Information Science degree from University of Missouri-Columbia.
Grace Gospel Church, 321 N Gilbert St., has announced the following information for January 2022.
All are invited to the church’s annual chili cookoff at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 22. “There are always many great and different chilis, as well as other sides, desserts and drinks that people bring to share. You can bring a chili to compete or something else. Definitely bring a friend to help taste and vote on the tastiest chili and the hottest chili. Bragging rights for a year are the prize,” notes correspondence secretary Rachel Temple.
The Inn at ONU, 401 West College Avenue, is hosting Canvas & Cocktails from noon to 3 p.m. on February 5. The event combines the opportunity to create a winter scene on canvas or wood while enjoying a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.
Artist Nancy Boaz is the instructor. All supplies, instruction and a beverage are included. Reservations and prepayment are required. Choose a project medium: wood ($85.00) or canvas ($70.00). Call 419-772-4266 to reserve a spot.
