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May 2018

It's a matter of balance

8-session course underway in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Area Agency on Aging in Lima has been teaching Ada seniors about balance to prevent falls and a few exercises are added into the mix. The two-hour “Matter of Balance” sessions will continue to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at ReStore Community Center through May.

The 8-session course has been well attend with several members of the Ada Senior Citizens and Harold Cotsamire’s exercise class at the United Methodist Church joining the group at ReStore. The course is designed for anyone over 55 years of age. Another class is planned for later in the year.

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Liberty National Bank awards four college scholarships

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Four area high school students received Liberty National Bank college scholarships, according to Ronald L. Zimmerly, LNB president and chief executive officer.

Brandon Cox is a 2018 Miller City New Cleveland High School graduate. Brandon will be a freshman at The University of Akron this fall, majoring in Computer Engineering. He is the son of Craig and Heather Cox of Leipsic.

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Icon dog of the week - Princess

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Meet Icon Dog of the Week, Princess. She is available for adoption on Wednesday, May 9. Can you give Princess her 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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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

March 1928 plans for a new $50,000 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at the corner of Johnson Street and East Lincoln Avenue were made public.

June 1928 the laying of the cornerstone of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at the corner of South Johnson Street and East Lincoln Avenue was held. The pastor was Rev. W.L. Harmony.

December 1928 the new St. Mark’s Lutheran Church was dedicated by Pastor W.L. Harmony

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Bulldog netters dominate Rams

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

UPPER SANDUSKY - The streaking Ada boys tennis team defeated Upper Sandusky easily by a 4-1 count Monday evening.

 

The Bulldog netters improved to 10-1 with their fourth consecutive victory. Ada dominated the three singles matches so thoroughly that they did not drop a single game in six sets.

 

Unbeaten senior Beaschler improved to 16-0 this spring at first singles with a double bagel win.

 

Junior Cade Mullins ran his record to 12-2 with a blowout win at second singles.

 

Sophomore Isaac Spar also won handily at third singles.

 

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57th annual Ada Invitational

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Ada Bulldog Kendal Guagenti prepares to hand off to Braelynn Dodge in the 4 x 200 relay Saturday at the 57th annual Ada Invitational.

(Photo by Sue Mattson)
 

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Here's sample ballots for the May 8 Ohio primary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 7, 2018

Ohio's primary election is Tuesday, May 8. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Below are links to ballots.

Click here for Democrat sample ballot

Click here for Republican sample ballot

Click here for non-partisan sample ballot

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How big is public assistance in Ohio? Enormous

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, May 7, 2018

May is Public Assistance Fraud Awareness Month in Ohio, and the Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services is spreading the word that “Fraud Costs All of Us.” Hardin County is reaching out to public assistance applicants that visit the agency in the month of May to promote Fraud Awareness and encourage proper reporting.

 

“Events are being planned and awareness materials are being distributed throughout the county in an effort to educate the public and local officials on the consequence of public assistance fraud,” said DJFS Director John C. Folk.

 

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Methodist gain parking spaces

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, May 7, 2018

The Ada United Methodist Church has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the property directly west of the church to be used for parking. The existing house will be torn down to make room for about 15 parking spaces.

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It's all about a 15-month-old Ada girl

Biker Strong Association benefit here May 19
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 7, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Biker Strong Association will help Azraella, a 15-month-old child who lives in Ada and is suffering from cancer, with a benefit on Saturday, May 19, at the Ada VFW. And, you don’t have to have a motorcycle to help.

Azraella, the daughter of Keara Downing, is suffering from ALL, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has been treated in Toledo since her diagnosis last October. She is in the high risk group for this type of cancer.

She and her mother plan to attend the benefit, but that depends on the child’s condition in mid -May. In any case, a majority of her family will be on hand.

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