July 2018

“One, two pick up sticks.” There are no sticks to pick up any longer. The wrecking ball has done its job on Clark Hall. Only a few pieces of cement foundation need to be broken apart, dropped into a truck and hauled away, then the earth grassed.

The first section of Clark was built 69 years ago as Ohio Northern’s first residence hall. In more recent years, the two-story structure stood empty or housed a variety of office. Here is a story about Clark’s history, which we posted earlier, but will repeat for those who may have missed it the first time. The article was researched and written by Paul Logsdon, retired head librarian of Heterick Memorial Library.

It’s a free swim and pizza party for those who have signed up for the Ada Public Library summer reading program. The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11 at the village pool. The swim begins at 11 a.m. The pizza, donated by Padrone’s, will be available about noon. 

There is no requirement about how many books have been read prior to the party. The annual pool party draws about 100 people, mostly children, but teens and adults are invied, as well. Signup is required

By Monty Siekerman
He comes from Tegucigalpa and is here to serve as family ministry director of the Ada First United Methodist Church.

Roberto Varela, a native of Honduras, recently began his duties at the local church after graduating with a B.A. degree from Ohio Christian University in Circleville where he majored in ministry and sports management. Sports? He loves soccer, a game he played from his young days in his native Honduras through college.

As family ministry director, he will work with all generations, from newborn to the elderly, to bring families together to serve God and the Church.

The Village of Ada public works department is holding a recruitment fair from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 8, according to Jamie Hall, village administrator.

The event is in the municipal building, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

According to Hall the event is open to persons interested in working for the Village of Ada public works deparment. He said that previous and current applicants are encouraged to attend.

During the recruitment fair persons attending will hear about open positions and benefits offered to those posts. It is also an opportunity to complete an application and schedule an interview.