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November 2016

Once upon a time in Ada: Was your great-grandmother in the “Zetetic” club?

In 1915 women in the southwest part of Ada organized this club
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 7, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

May 1915 - Ohio Northern University entered the Ohio conference. Other schools were Denison, Ohio University, Otterbein, Western Reserve, Miami, Cincinnati, Oberlin, Kenyon, Case, Wooster, Wittenberg, Wesleyan and Antioch.

June 1915 the “Zetetic” club is the name of a new literary club organized among women in the southwest part of town.

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Lots of information in just six letters

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 7, 2016

This plate provides a lot of information with just six letters. It belongs to David Retterer, Ada, mayor. You'll find it on a bright red Ford F150 pickup.

How many other university towns in the U.S. could you pull this off?

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This was Main Street Ada - 1953

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 7, 2016

Check out that beautiful new Buick parked on the left side of this 1953 Ada Main Street photo.

Looking north from the Pennsylvania Railroad track (double tracks at the time) there's morelots to see.

There's a Pure gas station, Harry Tousley Insurance (with a clock on Main Street), J.M. Mertz Hardware, a soda fountain, and yes, that's the steeple of the Methodist Church (not yet United Methodist).

Don't missing the charming lights along Main Street. What else do you see? Send your observations to: [email protected].

 

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$300 million wind farm on the horizon in USV school district in 2017

$1.7 million annual tax benefit with $200,000 added to the county's general fund
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 6, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
A $300 million wind farm is closer to being built with a power purchase agreement signed between EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc., of Pittsburgh and Amazon Web Services, an Amazon.com company.

This is the single largest development project in Hardin County history. Taxing units - including USV school and the Alger/McGuffey area may receive more tax income.

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Two replacement levies for Ada War Memorial Park on Tuesday's ballot

Ada North voters decide fate of wine and mixed beverages for sale at Ada Express Mart
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 6, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
There are two replacement levies, one for 1.5 mills and one for 1 mill, on Tuesday's ballot for the Ada War Memorial Park.

Both levies replace those approved by voters in the 1970s. Since then, inflation has cut into what can be accomplished with the property tax income that was generated by the expiring levies.

"The budget has been very tight the last few years," commented Tony Wolke, long-time park board member. "We hope the voters approve both of the five-year levies."

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Los Angeles PR agency owner Nov. 18 Women L.E.A.D. speaker

Event at The Inn at ONU
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, November 6, 2016

Women L.E.A.D. features Andrea Adams-Miller, Los Angeles PR and talent agency owner, as its featured speaker, Friday, Nov. 18, at a banquet luncheon at The Inn at ONU. The program is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Seating is limited, so RSVP by calling 419-673-4131 or email [email protected] by Nov. 9. Cost is $20 per person. Make checks payable to HCCBA.

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Texas Tech University law professor to discuss presidential advisors’ role

Dean’s Lecture Series Nov. 10
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, November 6, 2016

Professor William R. Casto of Texas Tech University will present “Advising Presidents: Private Advice and Public Advocacy” at noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, in the large moot courtroom at the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. The talk, which is part of the Dean’s Lecture Series, is free and open to the public.

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ONU men picked to finished 5th in OAC

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, November 6, 2016

The Ohio Northern men's basketball team has been picked to finish fifth in the 2016-17 Ohio Athletic Conference coaches poll, voted on by league coaches. 

Northern received 50 points in the poll and is seeking its second consecutive upper division finish under first-year head coach Rich Bensman.

John Carroll and Marietta were selected to finish tied for first in the conference with 77 points and five first place votes each, while the Baldwin Wallace was picked to finish third with 60 points.

Bensman returns six players with starting experience and looks to build on a 9-9 record in the OAC a year ago.

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Two receive William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award

Tonya J. Hunter and Chester Kaczor
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 5, 2016

ONU recognizes Tonya J. Hunter, Chester Kaczor for professional, community feats with young alumni awards

Ohio Northern University alumni Tonya J. Hunter and Chester Kaczor are the latest recipients of the William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award from their alma mater. The award was established by the ONU Alumni Association to honor individuals who have graduated from the University in the last 15 years and who demonstrate passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma mater.

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13th annual remembrance service planned Dec. 10

Outreach by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 5, 2016

Holidays, filled with memories, can be difficult for those who have lost loved ones.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada will hold its 13th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave., according to Bruce Neely.

Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. Upon arrival, a personalized ornament will be given to the family to place on a large Christmas tree. It will be in memory of someone from the family attending the service.

A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

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