Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on June 13, 2016 for their fifth meeting of the year. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alexa Lowry followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Chance Taylor. Roll call was answered with favorite summer activity by 13 members with 3 advisors and 2 parents/guests present.
Kevin Smith, Safety Officer gave a report on how to be safe on a 4-Wheeler. He said to wear a helmet, wear pants to protect from thorns and bugs, and drive safely.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Remy and Friends entertained more than 100 children at an event sponsored by the Ada Public Library and held at Community Health Professionals on Monday morning.
The kids loved the show of illusion, ventriloquism, and juggling put on by Ron Remy of Dayton.
The Ada Icon asked Ron how he became interested in such a line of work.
"By necessity," he replied, explaining how he quit his 60 hour a week sales job to help his wife with cancer. She became cancer-free, so he thought he'd better get to work to bring in some income. That was 18 years ago.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The national and international award-winning Cadets drum and bugle corps wrapped up their 17 days of rehearsal at ONU with a superb show at Dial-Roberson Stadium on Monday evening before a crowd estimated at nearly 500 people.
LOTS OF PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY
The 150-member corps received two standing ovations, one at the conclusion of their 11 and a half minute performance and one at the end of their four encores.
'Awakening" is the theme of this year's show.
Could you use some of the magical properties of a Harry Potter wand? There are now several wands in Ada, made by six teens who attended the Ada Public Library teen art session on Monday afternoon at the library. Here, Natalie Walton (right) explains to several of the teens just how to produce a wand.
What's it like to be a book author? Where do you get your plots?
Amanda Flower, Amish mystery writer, speaks to 13 people at the Ada Public Library on Saturday, answering some of those questions. (Monty Siekerman photo0
Ada Rotary Club has a 55-gallon drum sale underway this summer.
The drums are great for storage or placing yard waste. Drums are $10 each with an additional $5 for lid and ring assembly.
Delivery is available in the Ada area by arrangement. Payment is due upon delivery.
Contact Rich Meininger at 419-634-2642 to place your order, or use the order form attachment and send with your payment to:
Rich Meininger
2230 State Route 81
Ada, OH 45810
Five members of the Ada High School softball team received all-NWC honors this spring.
They include Teyah Sautter, sophomore, first team; Kaiti Newland, sophomore, second team; Olivia Alexander, sophomore, second team; Sydney Newland, sophomnore; honorable mention and Madisyn Goossard, honorable mention.
In voting by Northwest Conference softball coaches for the 2016 softball season senior Jada Preston, a pitcher from Crestview was named Player of the Year. Columbus Grove senior Brooke Hoffman finished second in the balloting with Spencerville sophomore Kara May finishing third.
Two Ada High School baseball players received all-Northwest Conference honors this spring.
Players were Brayden Sautter, senior, named to the first team, and Aaron Eveerhart, sophomore, honorable mention.
In voting by Northwest Conference baseball coaches for the 2016 baseball season. senior Damon Egnor, a pitcher from Paulding was named Player of the Year after being runner-up for that honor last season.
Crestview senior Colby Clifton finished second in the balloting with Delphos Jefferson junior Jace Stockwell finishing third.
Why do you video tape trains coming through Ada at the Railroad Depot Park?
I've always been interested in trains, ever since growing up in Ada. I now live in Bluffton?
What do you do with the tapes?
I edit them and put then online for others to see.
Who watches the tapes?
Train enthusiasts. There are clubs and individuals who are interested in seeing the videos. We view, and sometimes share, tapes we have taken.
