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July 2013

Ada High cheerleaders in two area county fair competitions

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

Ada High School cheerleaders will compete in two area county fairs this month, according to Jami Dellifeld. Here's the information:

 

Seneca County Fair - Saturday, July 27
100 Hopewell Ave, Tiffin, in the new Entertainment Building
Competition begins at 10 a.m.
Admission is $6

Auglaize County Fair - Monday, July 29
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at Grandstand
1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta
Competition begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission to Grandstand is free. Must to pay to enter fair.

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Dr. Pam Lynch joins Eyes on Main staff

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Dr. Pam Lynch, O.D., Doctor of Optometry, this month joined the staff of Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada, according to Dr. Duane Wires. She is accepting new patients.

She works in the Ada office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and in the Findlay office on the other days of the week.

“I like to get to know my patients and make them feel comfortable,” she said about meeting Ada residents. She has treated patients as young as six months old and as elderly as persons in the 90s.

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Tickets now on sale for Ada Music Boosters Sept. 6 chicken barbecue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters Chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the chicken barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, before the Bulldogs host Spencerville.

The annual barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through Aug, 30. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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Important Ada industry 100 years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE AND OPEN THE MAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY

One hundred years ago, one of Ada’s most significant employers was the Ada Clay Co. It produced drain tile from sizes 8 ½ inches to 24 inches. The plant was located along the railroad. Notice the freight cars parked on the siding. This photo a picture postcard mailed Dec. 23, 1915, to a customer in Dola.

The accompanying map shows the layout of the factory, which had it own railroad siding. The tiles were an important industry at the turn of the century as farmers were draining fields from the Black Swamp.

(Photo from the Leland Crouse collection)

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Taking care of your trees: Hiring a professional

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

THE VILLAGE VOICE

The first thing many of us think about when we think of trees and summer is the cool shade they provide our homes, yards, and sidewalks. Healthy trees continue to provide a valuable resource to our community.

Summer is also the time when we notice trees that are stressed. In the heart of winter, it’s hard for most people to tell if a tree is dead or diseased. However, in the summer, the lack of leaves, abundance of suckers, and dieback can be signs that the tree needs some care.

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Police docket for July 15-21

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

July 15


  • Handled a Standby on E Lincoln
Handled Alarm Drop on E Montford

  • Traffic stop Warning for Marked Lanes & Multiple Equipment Violations

July 16


  • Handled Suspicious Vehicle Complaint on E Buckeye
  • Traffic stop Warning for Stop Sign

  • Traffic Stop Citation issued for Speed

  • Traffic stop Warning for Equipment /Taillights
  • Traffic stop warning for head lights required

July 17

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Chad Bucci named head coach men's and women's golf programs at Ohio Northern

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

By Tim Glon

Chad Bucci has been named the head men's and women's golf coach at Ohio Northern University.

Bucci is the first full-time golf coach in ONU history and brings a great deal of success and experience with him.

"We are very excited to have Chad Bucci as the head coach of our golf programs," ONU director of athletics Tom Simmons said. "Having a full-time head coach for our men's and women's programs is new ground for us. We are looking forward to the benefits both on and off the course for our men's and women's student-athletes."

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Iconic Bakery: Here's a different take on sweet corn

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Here's a seasonal recipe from the Liberty National Bank cookbook.

Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob
Recipe by Sue Zimmer, Ada

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed

In a small bowl, combined butter and soup mix; rub over corn. Place each ear of corn on a 12 by 10 inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil over corn and seal tightly. 

Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Serves 4.

Do you have a recipe to share with Ada Icon viewers? Send your recipes to: [email protected]

 

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The story behind Ada's post office mural goes back 78 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 22, 2013

By Reema Bazzy

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY TO VIEW ENLARGEMENTS OF THE MURAL

What do Ada, Ohio, and abstract expressionism have in common?

In 1935, the U.S. Treasury Department's Section of Fine Arts sponsored an artist juried contest to help find artists for federal jobs. The Section of Fine Arts was all a part of the Work Progress Administration, better known as the WPA.

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70 Ada and area youth improve their swimming skills

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 22, 2013

LOTS OF PHOTOS IN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY

Seventy Ada youth improved their swimming skills thanks to a nine-day Red Cross swimming course at the Ada pool, according to Saundra Neely, American Red Cross water safety instructor.

During the lessons 36 volunteers assisted, giving in excess of 311 hours of their time for Ada youth to become safer in and around water. Some helpers were in the water, while others worked on deck and some did both.

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