NOTE: James Klingler died on Dec. 8. His wife, Donna, died on Dec. 7. Click here for her obituary. Joint visitation is Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
James Howe Klingler, 86, died Dec. 8, 2015, at his residence. James was born May 18, 1929, in Hancock County, Ohio to the late John Henry and Marie (Pratt) Klingler. On March 11, 1951, he married Donna June Gossard who preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2015.
For Icon viewers getting ready to bake for the holidays, you can't have a cookie plate without meringue kisses.
There's probably more recipes for this cookie than any other in Ohio. Here's one we picked from the Ada Sesquicentennial Cookbook, from 2002. This recipe is provided by Ruth Brown.
Ruth Brown's Meringue Kisses
4 egg whites 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt
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It was all smiles from the large crowd of children and family members who attended Merry on Main at the Depot on Monday evening.
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Due to a lack of snow, Santa hitched a ride from an Ada Police Department cruiser. When he stepped out of the car, many children's faces lit up as the Big Guy made his way inside.
He took his appointed place in a chair and began hearing the kids' wishes.
Cookies and hot chocolate were available, as well. Members of the Dance Fusion performed in the parking lot.
Patricia Arnett is the new Cash Management Officer at Liberty National Bank, according to Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., president and CEO of the bank.
Arnett is now Senior Vice President, Human Resource Director and Cash Management Officer. She has been with Liberty National Bank since 1987, and has held various positions throughout the bank.
She is a 1997 graduate of the OBA School of Banking, a 1998 graduate of the Hardin County Leadership Program and a 2012 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisc.
There will be a PaintINN at the ONU Inn at 6 pm on Thursday, Dec. 10. Kim Cole-Fitzgerald holds the two canvases on wood of holiday and winter scenes that will be painted that day. Cost is $30, which includes materials, tax, and gratuity. Call The Inn to reserve a place. (Monty Siekerman photo)