It was a zoo, latterly, at the opening of the Ada Public Library summer reading program. There were goats and sheep, giant rabbits, a calf, bagpipers, steel band drummers, used books for sale, a fire truck, ambulance, police cars, and more. Here are Ken Collins photos, capturing some of the fun people, of all ages, had on Saturday. Oh, yes, and lots of people signed up for the summer reading program, too.
The Grand Opening of the Ada Dog Park is slated for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23. All are invited...dogs, too.
The large 300’x100’ park is part of Ada War Memorial Park. It is located at the end of East Lehr Avenue (turn east at the Church of Christ on Main Street).
The dog park includes a shelter, benches, water availability, an area for large dogs and one for small dogs, all fenced so that dogs can be off-leash for play, exercise, and socialization. More trees will be added later.
COLUMBUS - Ada junior Noah Mattson finished ninth in the shot put at the Div. III state track and field meet at Columbus in the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon.
Mattson recorded a best effort of 50-1.75 on his fifth toss Friday in flight two. His first throw went 49-8.25, followed by a foul. On try three, he put the shot 49-6.5.
His fourth effort covered 49-8.25, followed by the 50-1.75 throw. Mattson's sixth and last toss covered 50-1.
What potion is the mad scientist and his cohort cooking up now? If you go to the Ada First United Methodist Church between June 25-29 for Vacation Bible School, you’ll find out.
Dave Lusk and Amy Dennis (pictured) will lead the science portion of VBS for ages 3 to 3rd grade.
The theme this year is “Faith Lab,” which is a science-based program. Students in grades 4-6 will participate in community service projects.
The Monday-Friday VBS runs from 5-7:30 p.m. The church is located at 3O1 N. Main. Registration is available at adaumc.org.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library summer reading program kicks off on Saturday, starting with music. The sign up for the program will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Bagpipers will perform at 10 a.m. and a steel drum band will play at 11 a.m. There will be face painting, 4-H animals, Touch-a-Truck, and the Friends of the Library used book sale.
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.
Dorothy C. Montgomery, 91 of Ada, died June 1, 2018 at VanCrest of Ada. Dorothy was born May 19, 1927, in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, to the late Walter and Gail (Foreman) Gatchell. On June 15, 1952, she married Robert Montgomery who preceded her in death on June 25, 2009.
Dorothy was a farm wife and had worked at Fiber's (now Findlay Industries). She was a member of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church where she was active with the Ladies Missionary group.
Dr. Clyde A. Painter, age 88, died on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 1:27 p.m. at Promedica Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio.
He was born on September 20, 1929 in Level Green, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Eldred and Bertha Mae (Young) Painter Sr. On December 27, 1952 Clyde married the love of his life Edith G. Pratt and they were married for fifty-four years. She preceded him in death on November 1, 2006.
