With all the makings of a small-town evening out, Ada residents enjoyed Music on Main Friday night at the downtown depot park.
LOTS OF PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.
Elements of the evening included a Kiwanis Club chicken barbecue and live music by Common Thread - with Kevin Plaugher, Ada native.
The evening also included free ice cream from Dietsch's - your choice, chocolate or vanilla. There were a half-dozen local vendors displaying and selling their products inside the depot and some V-8 cars on display that love to chug gas.
Several downtown businesses were open, including Ada's newest, Gallery of the Arts.
Every car has a story and Eleanor is no exception.
Eleanor is the pet name of this 54-year-old Ada beauty.
This 1961 Dodge Pioneer, a Division of Doge Dart, was on display in the Ada railroad depot park during Friday's Music on Main.
Eleanor has a push button transmission. That means that instead of a gear, the driver simply pushed a button to shift.
Of course, this Pioneer is equipped with a V-8 engine, a 318. That means it will outrun most cars on the road today. The bad news is its gas mileage. However, it was built in the days of 35 cents a gallon gas, so gas money wasn't much of a consideration.
Summer Reading is only as successful as the efforts of all involved; we recognize and appreciate the Ada Schools and Chanda Smith, School Librarian, in their willingness to let us come in and talk-up Summer Reading with the kids. We are truly grateful for the dedication of the individuals and families who signed up and stuck out Summer Reading, their commitment to reading and infectious excitement for the programs AND the prizes. And I personally appreciate and recognize all the efforts of the library staff, especially Ms. Natalie, who's tireless energy and dedication to education and fun was a huge part of its success!
Jerry McBride’s farm at 11312 County Road 60, Dola, will be the site of a Hardin County Twilight Tour program.
This program, focusing on farm solar power, will be held Thursday, July 16, from 7-8:30 pm. The event will allow time to see first-hand a recently installed and operating solar power system, which is mounted on the roof of the local farmer’s barn. There will also be a presentation inside the barn, so attendees are asked to bring along lawn chairs.
M. Kurtis “Kurt” Winegardner, 78, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at 4:41 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
He was born on April 17, 1937, in Rural Harrod, Ohio to Willis B. and G. Marie (Dillinger) Winegardner who preceded him in death. Kurt married Sundra “Sis” Orchard on June 20, 1954, they were married for 61 years and she survives in Harrod.
Free lunches for kids are available at Ada War Memorial Park from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Friday is Water Day/Pizza Day. Water fun that day includes slip and slide, water balloons, and water guns.
Calvin Fisher heads up the program for its sponsor, ReStore.
This is not government run, so there is not financial eligibility requirements to get the free meal.
Fisher reports that youth from 2 to 15 years of age have attended. The program began on June 1.The highest number of diners on any one day was 65. The free meals for kids will run until Aug. 21.
Fisher said that anyone who wants to volunteer to help is welcome. (Monty Siekerman)
