The Ada HS music department will present its Christmas concert at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, in the school auditorium.
Performing will be Ada Varsity Singers, High School Choir, Jr. High Choir, 6th Grade Choir, High School Concert Band, Jr. High Band, and 5th and 6th Grade Bands.
Gerald E. "Ponch" Dearth, age 78, died on Wednesday, December 07, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Van Crest of Ada.
He was born on November 5, 1938 in Ada, Ohio to Edwin Keith and Mary (Reed) Dearth who preceded him in death. On December 28, 1957 Gerald married Dorleen P. Hattery and she preceded him in death on June 11, 1995.
Gerald "Ponch" retired after 30 years from Ford Motor Company of Lima in 1987. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post#9381, where he also served as a former member and president of the Dad's Club. Gerald "Ponch" served as a member of the VFW Post Honor Guard. He was a lifetime member of the AmVets of Lakeview.
Marathon Petroleum Company LP, which is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, recently made a gift of $5,000 to the Ohio Northern University T.J. Smull College of Engineering as part of Marathon’s Adopt-A-College program. The funds will be used to support student organization activities in ONU’s College of Engineering, particularly student design competitions.
Senior Scott Rapps (Bay Village/Bay), junior Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta) and sophomore Joe French (Elgin, Ill./St. Edward Central Catholic) were named All-North Region in football for 2016 by D3football.com.
Rapps and Schmerge were Second Team All-Region selections and French was a Third Team All-Region honoree. All three players are making their first appearance on the All-Region squad. This marks the 12th year that D3football.com has recognized an All-Region squad. A total of 19 ONU players have been named All-Region since the team's inception in 2005.
Who is better known, Santa or these popular Adaites? Here, Santa greets two couples--Gus and Norma Guthrie, standing, and Norm and Kay Rex - at a luncheon for seniors at the Ada Schools. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Seniors have met at Community Health Professionals for nine years to lunch and play bingo, but this week's gathering was the last one sponsored by Richland Manor Nursing Home.
Here, Donna Shadley and Dorothy Clum spin the wheel to see who might win the jackpot.
Although Richland Manor is giving up the weekly Bingo sponsorship for seniors, never fear. Community Health Professionals has agreed to host and sponsor the event in the future.
The weekly lunch and bingo will resume at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning in January.
By Monty Siekerman
Suzanne Darmer (left) and Robin VanBuskirk welcomed 140 senior citizens to a thank you luncheon at the Ada Schools on Wednesday.
Both ladies have been involved with the local schools for 10 years. Dr. Darmer will retire as schools superintendent at the end of this month. Ms. VanBuskirk is principal for K-12 grades.
The school system and several organizations sponsor an annual holiday luncheon every year to thank the senior citizens for their support of the schools and for their contributions to the community.
Ada First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, along with many friends from ONU, will present their annual Christmas Cantata titled, "Jesus! The Advent of the Messiah" by Mary McDonald and Rose Aspinall.
The performance is at 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, during the morning worship service.
The 30-member choir will be accompanied by a full orchestra of community musicians and ONU students.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home 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 Christmas tree. Call ahead so the ornament can be personalized 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.
