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June 2013

Lincoln Highway 100th celebration

Three members of Ada's Lincoln Highway Committee, Jimmy Wilson, Angela Polachek and Deb Curlis had a table set up with some Ada memorabilia and some of the Lincoln Highway flags during the Lincoln Highway old car visit last week.

Who is this former Ada HS prom king?

By Alisa Ambrecht
Who Am I?
~I graduated from Ada in 1996 and was also the prom king for this year
~I graduated from ONU in 2000 with a major in Communications
~My favorite superhero is Batman
~I was a singer in a band for five years and I have played guitar in my current band for three years
~I have been at my current job for 18 years

Gospel sing from noon to 6 p.m. in Ada Park today

The second annual community park sing, sponsored by the Hardin County Gospel Association takes place at the Ada Park, from noon to 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 29.

Performers include:
• Rachael Taylor
• Jim Sheldon
• Cornerstone
• Jacob Reel
• The Sister's - Sandi and Kaylene,
• Donna Sue
• Chris Baldwin
• Jim Bloomfield
• One Voice
• Kent Young
• 4-4-1
and New Dawning.

Persons wanting more information may contact Dana at 419-233-4476 or Sandi at 419-302-3014.

A free-will offering will be taken and food service will be available.

Parker Dean Dearth, Mitchell Lance Dearth, Mason Frederick Dearth will be buried in Woodland Cemetery

Parker Dean, Mitchell Lance & Mason Frederick Dearth
BORN: June 25, 2013
DIED: June 25, 2013

Parker Dean, Mitchell Lance and Mason Frederick Dearth died on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati.

They were born on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to Lance A. and Nichole (Trott) Dearth and they survive in Ada.

Man of Steel and After Earth both start Friday at Ada Theatre

It's a double feature at the Ada Theatre this week. Both movies are rated PG-13.

Starting Friday, June 28 and continuing through Sunday, June 30 will be:

Man of Steel, showing at 9 p.m.

Starting Friday, June 28 and running through Tuesday, July 2 will be:

After Earth, showing nightly at 7 p.m.

All tickets are $4.

Still time to register for a ONU student volunteer during Civic Engagement Day

There's still time to register for some assistance from ONU students on Aug. 24.

Do you have a service project around your home or business that would benefit from student volunteers from Ohio Northern University?

Ada Civic Engagement Day, where ONU students volunteer, is Saturday, Aug. 24. Ada businesses and residents may register for a volunteer to help out on that day.
The types of service projects include (these are examples):
• Painting
• landscaping
• planting trees
• cleaning
• cooking

Chamber and Business Alliance announces Hardin County events for July

Alliance Golf Outing
Sign up now for the 2013 Alliance Golf Outing.  This event will take place on August 9.   Teams will be posted and registration will start at 7:45 a.m..  There will be a SHOTGUN START at 8:30 a.m. The day will conclude with a meal and contest prize award presentation.

Cost per Foursome-$300, or reduced rates as follows: Golf Member & Cart Owner-$45; Golf Member without Own Cart-$55; Non-Member $75.  For more information about registering your team or sponsorships, call the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance at 419.673.4131.

Two famous Ada residents celebrate 100th anniversaries in August

Two Ada "residents" celebrate 100th anniversaries in August.

The Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic and the Lincoln Highway both are 100 years old this year. Here's the details

Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic

Held Aug. 9 and 10 at the Ada War Memorial Park
• OSTDA sanctioned tractor pull both days
• F&M tractor and truck pulls, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
• OWHA horse show, Aug. 9
• Greased pig contest/hourly door prizes, Aug. 10
• Entertainment, rides, games and food, Aug. 9-10
• $1 admission to the village pool, Aug. 9

Lincoln Highway Village-wide Buy-Way Yard Sale

Ohio Northern University honors Distinguished Alumni

Ohio Northern University’s Alumni Association presented Distinguished Alumni Awards during a banquet on June 1.

The awards, recognizing outstanding service and loyalty, were presented to George Atkinson, Wesley Clarke, Marjorie (Stedke) Hollinger and Ann Donnelly Hamilton. The banquet was part of Northern’s 2013 Alumni Weekend, held May 31 to June 2.

Village offers water customers several payment options

Water Bill Payment Options

In order to provide customers with the tools they need, the Village of Ada offers a number of water bill payment options. Bills are printed on a monthly basis, usually around the 25th of each month, and payments are due on the 10th of each month.

Many customers stop in the Village office to pay their bills. Payments can be made in the office during regular office hours, and accepted payment methods are check, cash, money order, and Visa, MasterCard and Discover debit/credit cards.

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