Carson Cross is happy to see Santa at breakfast Saturday at The Inn at Ohio Northern University. Five-year-old Carson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cross of Kenton. Santa will also be at the Depot on Monday evening. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Jeff Schulman presented a program “A Memory, A Mystery, and A Connection,” to the Ada Kiwanis in the club's recent meeting.
Schuman shared how as a 10-year-old living in New York City, he often frequented the American Museum of Natural History and the Hayden Planetarium. He noted however that he loved the museum of Natural History more.
He was drawn to the dinosaurs and since there were only about 20 different types, he learned them all.
However, he always wondered what happened to them. Why did they all become extinct?
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Jo Nell Hanratty readies her house for the Candy Cane Tour from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Her house at 525 W. Lima Ave. Is one of several homes, businesses and a church on the tour.
Jo Nell is retired from working at local banks for the past 32 years. One of her decorations is an old toy bank.
A holiday story she shares is about her writing to Santa when she was a child in Cleveland. The letter, addressed to the North Pole, was returned with the notation "no such address," she was heartbroken. The Cleveland Plain Dealer found out about the crass notation and wrote a page one story about it.
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Zumba Gold, a low impact exercise program for senior citizens, meets at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at ReStore.
Taught by Lynne Scott, the workout sessions to music have been held there for more than two years.
Going through their paces this week were (from left) Peg Lawrence, Lynne Scott, and Julie Ludanyi.
Julie's "watch" said she took 2,700 steps during the 40-minute session, which is about one-fourth of what a person should walk each day. The ladies said Zumba is fun and healthy. The cost is by donation.
Daniel and Chris Burns DiBiasio welcome people to their home at 920 W. Lima Ave.
The home of the ONU president and his wife will be featured on the Candy Cane Tour of Homes sponsored by Keep Hardin County Beautiful. The tour will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Tickets are available at New Leaf Garden Center. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Mark Hilan arranges a creche on a mantle at a home that will be part of the Candy Cane Tour of Homes from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
He and his wife, Amy Eddings, live at 508 N. Main St. in one of the town's largest (3 floors and a full basement) and oldest homes. Many on the tour will be as curious to see the inside of the home as much as the holiday decorations.
Since living there the past year, Mark and Amy have spent considerable effort refurbishing the inside and outside of the stately home known for its late Victorian Queen Anne architecture.
