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July 2017

Flippin' over the 4th

That's Logan Williams performing on the trampoline
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Flippin' over the 4th. 

That's Logan Williams, 17, doing a series of backward and forward flips on a trampoline in his backyard on West North Avenue while brother Case, 7, waits his turn.

Truth is, the 4th is a rather quiet day in Ada. There's grilling outdoors, some family gatherings, and, when the sun sets, you'll hear fireworks long into the night shot from backyards.

Ada has no extravagant fireworks display lighting up the sky in a multitude of colors. And, there is no lake for sailing, kayaking, or waterskiing.

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Ada Food Pantry's July 4th treat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Every year on a Saturday near the 4th of July, the Ada Food Pantry prepares fixings for a traditional Independence Day meal--hotdogs or hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon, and corn on the cob.

This year, members of the Food Pantry served 27 households for a total of more than 80 people.

Pictured is Pantry board member Christopher Bowers assisting a patron.

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Lima Symphony plays red, white and blue in Ada

Here's more of Monty's photos from Sunday's pops concert
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman 
For the third year, the Lima Symphony Orchestra entertained hundreds on the sculpture mall at Ohio Northern.

MORE PHOTOS BELOW - CLICK HERE FOR FIRST SET POSTED SUNDAY

The Saturday evening patriotic pops concert, always held near the Fourth of July, began with the Ada VFW Post 9381 Color Guard presenting the colors. The crowd stood, putting their hands over their heart, as Kirsten Osbun-Manley sang, with gusto, the "Star Spangled Banner." 

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Two artistic candles on Gallery for the Arts birthday cake

Main Street gallery celebrates second year in business with Saturday open house
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Provided by Karen Ward
On Saturday, July 8, Ada’s Gallery for the Arts, will host an open house complete with sweets and drinks to celebrate its 2nd birthday. The shop, opened in July of 2015, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ruth Roider, owner of this unique gift shop and gallery for local artists, had always desired to support the local artists with a place to feature their talents.

The shop/gallery includes pottery, fabric art, folk art, colored pencil sketches, photography (in the form of framed art and greeting cards), wood craftsmanship and jewelry.  Most items are for sale.

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Neeley dies in accident

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

Erik D. Neeley, 21, of Harrod, died Sunday morning after crashing his pickup truck into a utility pole on Clum Riad near Harrod. State Highway Patrol reported the truck traveled off the left side of the road and struck an electric pole. The truck overturned. Neely was ejected from the vehicle.

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Erik D Neeley 1996 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

Erik David Neeley, age 21, died on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 1:43 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

            He was born on May 8, 1996 in Lima, Ohio to Dan and Allis L. (Smith) Neeley Jr. who survive in Harrod.

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ONU men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to open the 2017-18 season

Season begins at Kenyon Relay on Oct. 14 under 14th-year head coach Peggy Ewald
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

For the fifth consecutive season, Northern will open its schedule at the Kenyon Relays.

The diving portion of the meet will be held at Denison.

In the month of November, ONU will compete in the Calvin (Mich.) Invitational on Nov. 3-4, and will travel to Wilmington on Nov. 10 and Wittenberg on Nov. 17.

The Polar Bears will open the home portion of the schedule on Nov. 11 in a dual meet with Ohio Athletic Conference-foe John Carroll.

Other home meets feature bouts with Mount Union on Jan. 13 and Oberlin on Jan. 20.

The Polar Bears will also compete in the 3-day Wooster Invitational from Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse

[email protected]

In 1909:

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The Icon dog of the week - Hooch

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

This is Hooch. Hooch is a 3 year old female shepherd mix, She weighs 41 pounds. Can you offer Hooch a forever home?

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Another way to give in memory of Jaeger

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, July 3, 2017

The Ada Police Department has set up a GoFundMe for gifts in Jaeger's memory to go toward the purchase of a new K9; however, some people would rather make a donation without going on line. 

The police department says they will be glad to accept donations in the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Go Fund Me enables persons to make online donations to projects. The following is from the Go Fund Me site. It explains the Ada police department's request for funding.

As of Friday, $480 had be raised toward a goal of $8,000.

Jaeger's story here

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