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June 2018

Here's the swim registration form!

For Red Cross swim lessons at the Ada Pool

REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED
AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY!

American Red Cross swimming lessons will be held at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool on July 16-20 (M-F) and July 23-27 (M-F).  Children ages 5 and older by July 16, 2018 and adults are welcome to sign-up for lessons. Saundra Neely, volunteer water safety instructor, will be in charge of the lessons.
 
The registration fee will be $3 per student. The program is limited to the first 75 students; and 25 students  per level.  Those interested are asked to complete the accompanying form for each swimmer with the $3 fee.  

Women’s golf ends with winning season

For the second time in the last three seasons, the Ohio Northern women's golf team posted a winning record, while finishing fifth in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings under fifth-year head coach Chad Bucci.

Northern also posted its fifth consecutive season with at least 26 victories after posting a solid 27-18 record in 2017-18.

Two athletes were named All-OAC honorees for their efforts at the OAC Championships at River Greens Golf Course in West Lafayette.

Cosmetic & Facial Plastics

“Live and Learn” lunch presentation

Dr. Vincent McGinniss, an experienced cosmetic and facial plastics surgeon at the Facial Plastic Surgery Center of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will be hosting a “Live and Learn” lunch presentation on Thursday, June 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

The topic is “Cosmetic & Facial Plastics” and attendees will learn about the options and benefits of aesthetic procedures. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

It's summer reading kickoff part II

Saturday at the library - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you had a good time at Ada Public Library on Saturday, then you'll want to return this Saturday, according to Natalie Walton, youth services librarian.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday is billed as Summer Reading Kickoff: Part II.

Events of the day are hosted by HOBY Ohio West Ambassadors, and include read-alouds, popcorn, games and animals. Contact the library for complete details.

 

Blueberries - get 'em from Ada music students

Summer Music Booster fundraiser

It’s summer and who wants blueberries?

Ada Music Boosters are selling blueberries as a fundraiser to support the 2018-19 student music programs.

Blueberries are available at $32 for 10 pounds. The order deadline is July 9. Order pick-up takes place at the Ada park on July 12.

The blueberries are from New Jersey. To order your berries contact any Ada music student.

Duo plays in all-star softball game

Ada senior Maddie Gossard (left) with Bulldog head coach Troy Erickson and
classmate Sydney Newland (right) after the duo played in the District 8
Div. III/IV All-Star Game in Findlay Tuesday night.

An evening garden affair

State Route 195 closing reminder

Machinery is being put in place for scheduled road work on State Route 195 south of McGuffey to CR 110. The closing begins June 9 and will last for 30 days. Here are Ken Collins’ photos looking south from McGuffey and looking north to McGuffey from County Road 110.

(Ken Collins photos)

Free summer reading program at Alger Library

Libraries Rock is the theme

“Libraries Rock” is the theme of the Alger Library’s free summer reading program going on now through July 20.  Kids, teens and adults are encouraged to participate by checking-out and reading books to receive tickets for prizes to be awarded at the end of summer read.

Bulldogs Newland, Gossard named all-state

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Ada seniors Sydney Newland and Maddie Gossard were each voted second team Div. IV All-Ohio in softball for the 2018 season by the northwest district coaches.

 

The talented duo led the Lady Bulldogs to a 57-41 record over their four seasons, making their senior group the winningest class in program annals.

 

The pair will be honored at a banquet Monday, June 18 in Columbus at the Villa Milano restaurant. Every 2018 All-Ohio player from all four divisions will be recognized at the event.

 

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