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By Monty Siekerman

A benefit was held for Lisa Lamaster on Sunday afternoon at Affinity Hall on the ONU campus. Lisa has been through a lot with heart and cancer operations the past couple of years.

She has survived and thrived as she said, "The power of prayer got me through it."
She is back to work as a cook in McIntosh Center cafeteria, and she is grateful. "I love to cook," she said.

She and her husband, Don, are the parents of three adult children, Chris, Ashley, and Jamie as well as four grandchildren.

Lisa attended the benefit. Here, she gets her nails done.

By Monty Siekerman

There's gold in them thar hills, or so Tom and Rene Harmon would hope. The Elida couple was seeing what they could find at War Memorial Park recently.

What have you found with the metal detectors?
Over the years, we've found some jewelry, old coins, a Boy Scout metal from Utah, a challenge metal from someone in the service, but mostly junk. Its a hobby, were not in it to make money. The rate of return per hour would be minimal. It's fun, you never know what you'll find

By Monty Siekerman
More than 50 kids showed up for Water Day at Ada War Memorial Park on Friday.

Calvin Fisher carries out an armload of boxes that once held pizza and bread sticks.

ReStore sponsors a free meal for children from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday during the summer.

Fridays are the most popular. That's when pizza is served and Water Day activities are held, such as a water slide and water-filled balloons tossed about at friends or foes.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Clair Romick stands beside cutouts he made for a patriotic display at his home on the southwest corner of W. Lima Ave. and Klingler Rd. Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Romick served in the Navy during the Korean War.

For other photos of those who fly the flag daily, see the six photos at the end of the story. The photos were all taken a couple of days ago at homes on Christopher Circle.

Here's where to find those Christopher Circle flags:

• 912, 915, 920, 927, 932, 1014

Don’t invite Libbie Milks to your New Year’s Eve party. She’ll be in Pasadena, California.

The Ada High School senior was recently selected to perform with the Bands of America Honor Band in the 2017 Rose Parade.

She will spend a week in southern California, where she will have rehearsals, performances at the Tournament of Roses Bandfest and Disneyland, special activities and a featured appearance in the world-famous parade.

Here’s how it came about:

Unknown to Libbie, Jonathan Lischak, Ada HS music teacher, submitted a tape of her playing the flute as part of the application process to be selected for the 300-piece band.

Meet "Fritz," 10 year old male border collie mix, 32 pounds. Very calm and laid back boy.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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