By Monty Siekerman
Cash Alger, 4, son of Nick and Jennifer Alger, had his wishlist ready for Santa as did many other children when the Ada Public Library hosted Ole St. Nick at Merry on Main on Monday.
By the time the Jolly Old Man took his seat, the line of children and parents reached from the front door to the back wall of the library. Santa did a lot of listening that evening. Over 200 youth visited the library.
Merry on Main, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd downtown on a pleasant December evening with people viewing the window displays, hearing carolers, enjoying treats, and shopping.
Twenty businesses competed in an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce holiday window decorating contest this year. The public voted on the best display during Merry on Main on Monday. Here's a portion of the Quest Credit Union's window, which reveals a Main Street Ada reflection. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance President and CEO Jon Cross announced two new initiatives for 2017 during the Alliance Christmas Luncheon.
The organization will develop a student focused job and career fair, as well as the formation of the “Young Professionals Alliance” for those ranging in age of 21 – 40, under the umbrella of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance organization.
By Monty Siekerman
Will the road in front of your place be paved this Spring?
Here's the list of road improvement projects to be undertaken by Bluffton Paving Company, which won the $248,000 bid: Northeast corner---
* East Montfort from Johnson to Simon
East Montford from Simon to Liberty Northwest corner---
* North Gilbert from Montfort to Turner
Turner from Main to Gilbert
Heistand Avenue from Montford north to the alley
West Street from Montford to Turner Southeast corner---
* Hays Avenue from a Main to Beech
Seniors have met at Community Health Professionals for nine years to lunch and play bingo, but this week's gathering was the last one sponsored by Richland Manor Nursing Home.
Here, Donna Shadley and Dorothy Clum spin the wheel to see who might win the jackpot.
Although Richland Manor is giving up the weekly Bingo sponsorship for seniors, never fear. Community Health Professionals has agreed to host and sponsor the event in the future.
The weekly lunch and bingo will resume at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning in January.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home will hold its 13th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.
Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a Christmas tree. Call ahead so the ornament can be personalized in memory of someone from the family attending the service.
A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.
