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July 2018

All-Academic honors to ONU women’s track team

Posted by LizGH on Monday, July 30, 2018

The Ohio Northern women's track and field program received high praise for their successes in the classroom during the 2018 seasons from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) with the release of their annual All-Academic honors list on Thursday, July 26. 

The women's program received All-Academic Team honors from the USTFCCCA for the 2018 season, joining a list of 291 NCAA Division III teams recognized for their academic achievements. The listing would include 106 men's track and field squads while 185 women's programs garnered the accolade.

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Ada council meets Tuesday

Special meeting's purpose is to authorize advertising for bids
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

A special Village of Ada Council meeting has been called for Tuesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. 

The sole purpose of the meeting is to ask for passage of a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to advertise for bids for the solid waste contract, an action that must be taken before any advertisement can be placed.

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Two special school board meetings in August

Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, will go into executive session
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

Ada school board has scheduled two special meetings in August.

They are at:
• 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2,
• and, 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9.

The board will meet in executive session at both meetings to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion demotion or compensation of a public employee.

 

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Back-to-school countdown underway

Open house Aug. 13; first day of school Aug. 15
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

The attachment at the bottom of this story has additional school details.

It’s time to start thinking about going back to school.

Ada school’s 2018-19 open house is from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 15, with a full day planned for grades 1 to 12. School begins at 8:35 a.m. and dismissal is at 3:30 p.m., with the exception of town students in grades kindergarten, one, two and three, who will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m.

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Ready for a football festival?

It's now a pre-season event - Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

The date of Ada’s now-famous football drop is moving, but all the fun from the event continues. Previously held on Super Bowl Eve, this year’s Made in Ada Football Festival moves to Saturday, Aug. 25, in downtown Ada, according to Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
 
The festival celebrates Ada’s remarkable contribution to the sport of football, as all footballs ever used in the National Football League are made in Ada’s Wilson Football Factory.
 

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Call phone number 31 if you need to rent a horse and buggy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

If you need to rent a cab pulled by horses, call Ada telephone number 31. You'll talk with W. C. Lentz, manager of the L.O. Ream's Barn located at 302 S. Main St., Ada.

Leland Crouse shares this turn-of-an-earlier-century advertisement with Icon viewers.

Other wording on this ad follows:
L.O. Ream's Undertaking Establishment with Equipment
Calls answered night or day
202 S. Main St.

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GDGOLD

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 30, 2018

This license plate belongs to a true golden retriever fan. It was spotted on a Chevy Traverse during a Boston Crusaders rehearsal at ONU stadium.

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Japanese beetles active here

Those metallic green pests
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, July 30, 2018

Japanese beetles are active in our area.  These beetles are easily recognized by their relatively large size, about a half inch in length, and showy colors.  The fore wings, also called hard-wing coverings, are bronze to coppery-brown in color.  The head and the middle part of the body are a metallic green. 

Japanese beetles are voracious leaf feeders.  They have been known to feed on 350 plant species.  Their favorite plants include rose, hollyhock, hibiscus, linden, maple, viburnum, grape, raspberry, apple, and cherry.

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What are you reading?

Erin Chrissobolis: “The Bible is history, romance, action, adventure and absolute truth all in one!”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 29, 2018

By Darlene Bowers
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 15:13, The Holy Bible

Erin Chrissobolis, wife and mother,
Ada Public Library Board member,
3 year Ada resident

The Bible, considered the sacred scripture of Christianity with the first five books considered the sacred scripture of Judaism is Erin Chrissobolis’ favorite book.

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Preparing for '18 season

Ada girls' soocer team takes a break after practice
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 29, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Ada High School girls soccer team relaxes on the front porch of Chad and Cathy Long’s home on Saturday following practice.

Their first game will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at War Memorial Park. Doug Poling is head coach for the second year. The girls completed a three-day practice camp at ONU last weekend. 

Front row, from left: Allison Dotson, Afia Okyere, Hailey Callahan, Timber Blankenship, Hasley Robirds, Bella East, Ella Poling. Back row: Kesewa Akyeampong, Brenna Hissong, McKenzie Long, Kylie Shafer, Alaina Robirds.
 

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