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.
Pat Crist, a Customer Service Representative in the Ada office at Liberty National Bank, recently announced her retirement.
Crist has been with Liberty National Bank for 18 ½ years.
"Pat will be greatly missed by her co-workers and many customers," said Heather Cox, Liberty National Bank director of marketing.
"She has always been very dependable and willing to help her fellow co-workers and always goes above and beyond to assist her customers and the community. Please stop by the Liberty National Bank Ada office on Friday, Dec. 11 to wish Pat the very best on her retirement!"
More than 230 people dined on turkey and ham and all the fixins' at ReStore's annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Tuesday evening.
The food was prepared and donated by several groups and individuals for the well-organized affair. ReStore will reopen after the holiday at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30. (Monty Siekerman photos)
