Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Pharmacy students brightened the day for residents of Vancrest on Tuesday when they brought Christmas presents to a party that included Santa, carol singing, and refreshments.
Here, Marjorie Johnson opens a sack full of presents delivered by Katerina Jordan.
Students from the pharmacy organization American Society of Consultant Pharmacists put together Christmas gifts for all 46 residents of Vancrest, those in assisted living and those in the nursing home area.
• Fran Clark with Jennifer Line, Vancrest activities director
• Maxine Clingerman with Santa
This snow person needs some beauty tips, especially the hairdo. He/she should visit an Ada beauty salon or barbershop before melting. Can you guess where this disheveled snow person can be found? Check out 208 S. Johnson. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Employees of Northern Roofers, Kevin Taylor and Bo Polen, ply their trade Saturday on a tall house at SR 81 and SR 235.
The wind chill at that time was in the mid-teens. Roofers, to earn a living, sometimes work in harsh weather, the searing heat of summer or the cold of winter. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Dick Lawrence receives a pin from Laurie Laird, president of the Ada Rotary Club. This is the third time he has been honored as a Paul Harris Fellow.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Dick has been a member of the local club more than 40 years.
The recognition was made during the Rotary's Dec. 9 meeting.
Anne Mulhern, a recent graduate of the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright-Clinton Public Policy Fellowship beginning this fall.
She has been assigned to work in Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a member of the Fisheries Inspection Department. Also known as East Timor, Timor-Leste is a southeastern Asian nation that occupies half of the island of Timor, just north of Australia.
The Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship program provides opportunities for U.S. citizens to serve in professional placements in partner governments.
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Marie Gossman sells Body and Soul chemical-free personal care products at the first-ever Craft Fair at Vancrest on Saturday.
Nearly 30 vendors were on hand at the new retirement center selling Christmas decorations, homemade foods, clothing and much more to people who came to buy the variety of products throughout the morning and afternoon.
• Ilee Caldwell is happy to have a bag full of delicious brownies.
• Les and Diane Thede, of Ada, offer custom wood pieces, including clocks, cutting boards, puzzles, and keepsake boxes. Both are retired from ONU.
