Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
In only its second year, the craft fair at Vancrest drew a large number of vendors--34--and a steady stream of shoppers throughout the day on Saturday.
Customers found a huge variety of holiday and everyday items to choose from, including jewelry, Christmas towels, Mary Kay products, cookies, and all manner of unique crafts.
Here are some scenes from the fair, including people you may know and a glance at some of the one-of-a-kind items that were offered for sale.
Photo: Chris Gibson and daughter Kalua Sleesman hold a truck made by Chris' late husband Tom.
By Monty Siekerman
Lynne Scott's book signing at the Ada Public Library on Saturday morning was deemed a success with seven people waiting in line when the autographing began.
Here, Lynne (right) is joined by her mother, Toledo artist Ellie Miller, who did the illustrations for "Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught."
All of those interested in helping form the Ada Historical Society are invited to the.next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Ada Public Library. Future projects, displays, and collecting historical material will be among the topics discussed.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Schools welcomed 230 senior citizens to the 26th annual Christmas luncheon, which included a visit from Santa, and concluded with a performance by the Varsity Singers and High School Choir.
The festive occasion was an opportunity for the school system to say "thank you" for all that the seniors have done for the school in the past and continue to do.
The cheerleaders handled the coat-check while the boys and girls varsity basketball teams were the servers. The meal included roasted turkey and all of the trimmings.
A member of Ada Boy Scout Troop 124 has become an Eagle Scout. Jacob Butterfield of Harrod is one of only four percent of Scouts who attain the highest level in Scouting.
The community project of the 16-year-old homeschooler involved refinishing the anchor of the USS Texas in Veterans Park and landscaping Railroad Park in Harrod. Butterfield worked with 13 volunteers who put in 169 man-hours on the projects.
Jeff Kurtz is Scoutmaster of Troop 124. Tom Lehman is Assistant Scoutmaster and served as project manager.
Sebastian Johnson plays the trumpet in front of Streamline Insurance. Hot chocolate and cookies awaited those who went inside during Monday's Merry on Main. (Monty Siekerman photo)
