Here's a selection of 2017 Ada Icon photos taken by Monty Siekerman, Ada Icon editor/writer/photographer. He chose one photo for each month because of its news worthiness or because he just liked the picture. January-June are shown today.
Marilyn Reed holds the next picture to be painted at the monthly PaintNN at The Inn at ONU. The oil on canvas is titled "Snow Birdies." Marilyn's classes have become so popular that two classes are held some months. She is owner of Marilyn's Artistry, which can be found on Facebook. The next class is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at The Inn. To inquire about cost or to make a reservation, call 419-772-2500.
An auction of antique and collectibles of Helen and the late Gerald Brooks, Bluffton, is scheduled at The Old Barn Auction, State Route 224, Findlay, this weekend.
A sale preview is Friday, Dec. 29, starting at 5 p.m. The auction starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 30.
A listing of auction items is on the attachment at the bottom of this story.
