Patti Risner, ReStore store manager, holds a new winter coat for a child. Today, the ReStore Community Center will begin giving away new coats donated by the Knights of Columbus in Kenton. New hats, mittens, gloves, and boots, donated by the Ada First United Methodist Church and the Hardin County Foundation, will also be given away to those in need.
Bluffton Primary Care, 161 Garau St., will host a community open house featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on Monday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The community is invited to visit the newly renovated office and meet the physicians and care team.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. Children who are visiting Santa and Mrs. Claus will receive a gift while supplies last.
The office is accepting new patients and offers evening appointments. To schedule an appointment call 419.369.2280.
Santa is coming to The Inn at ONU on Saturday for breakfast.
The Inn reminds Icon viewers that this event is always a sell-out.
For reservations for the Saturday, Dec. 2 event, call 419-772-2500. Cost is $11.75 for adults, $6.75 for children 4-12, free for those 3 and under. In addition to breakfast and a visit from Santa, families will receive a photo to take home.
By Monty Siekerman
Scott Henning (right) rehearses with the Ada United Methodist Church chancel choir and youth choir in preparation for a cantata to be given during the worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.
"The Silence and the Sound" is the title of the cantata which will be presented by both choirs. Henning, the church music director, described the piece as mysterious in the beginning, joyful at the end. All are welcome.
The Icon invites Ada area churches to provide special Christmas program information. Send to Monty Siekerman at: [email protected]
CINCINNATI — Junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) had a double-double with 25 points and a season-high 14 rebounds to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 87-51 victory over Case Western Reserve on Sunday afternoon at the Harrington Center as part of the Mt. St. Joseph Tip-Off Classic.
The Polar Bears (2-1 overall) also got 17 points from senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) and a career-high 14 points from freshman Brandon Waugh (Columbus/Northland in the victory.
CHECK OUT THE NEXT PHOTO FOR THE ENTIRE SCENE - Village employees Cheryl Greer and Richard White install holiday decorations on the Main Street light poles on Saturday. About 90 poles are festoons with snowflake banners and lighted greenery shortly after Thanksgiving each year. Soon, colorful lights will be strung on trees and shrubs in the Depot Park, making the downtown jolly and bright.
