102 candles on Aggie's cake on Saturday
By Monty Siekerman
Aggie Crates, who will celebrate her 102nd birthday on Saturday chats with "youngster" Teed Neiswander, 92, at ReStore on Tuesday.
Both are longtome Adaites. Those wishing to send a birthday card to Aggie may address it to:
Aggie Crates
514 E. Lincoln
Ada, OH 45810
At ReStore, Aggie recited three long Christian poems from memory, not missing a beat, and received applause and admiration from the diners who were present for Crock Pot Tuesday.
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