Several hundred people attended the retirement reception on Friday at ReStore for Linda Dearth (center), store manager. Here, she is greeted by Laura Ferguson, board president, and Rob Kanzig, director. In the second photo children walked into ReStore with a dozen roses for Linda Dearth in celebration of her retirement. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Children walked into ReStore with a dozen roses for Linda Dearth in celebration of her retirement. The kids, all smiles, were happy to brighten Linda's day and Linda, in return, gave each youngster a hug. People of all ages have been warmly greeted by Linda at ReStore for more than a decade. (Monty Siekerman photo)
They lined up through the hallways, out the door, and into the parking lot on Saturday at USV Schools...and school isn't even in session yet. And, there are no athletic contests this time of year either.
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Seems like every child and parent In Alger, McGuffey, and surrounding area was at USV on Saturday for free school supplies.
The Alger First United Methodist Church organized the supply giveaway for every child in the school district, not based on income, for backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks, paper, pencils and pens and much more.
By Monty Siekerman
Four paws vote "yea" for the Ada Dog Park.
A sign promoting the park has been installed at the Ada Railroad Park to show residents the layout of the future dog park, and the sign tells how to give a donation toward the park's construction.
Brittany Sorrell and Titan, a 2-year-old Great Dane, are in favor of a place for dogs to exercise, socialize, and have fun off-leash. Putting the finishing touches on the sign are Jimmy Wilson and Ken Lauria, both members of the dog park planning committee.
Hopefully, the the 100' x 300' park for dogs will be ready next summer at Ada War Memorial Park.
