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July 2018

How to control Japanese beetles

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 26, 2018

Ed Lentz of the Hardin County extension office tells how to control Japanese beetles, which are now prevalent in the Ada area. He writes:

Control options for Japanese beetles can be as easy as removal by hand if populations are low.  The removal of the first beetles that arrive in an area will often reduce populations. These early beetles act as scouts and inform other beetles of good feeding areas. 

 

Japanese beetle traps generally are not an effective control method. The pheromone bait used in these traps may actually bring more beetles to an area than are captured in the trap.  

 

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ONU walking path to close for a week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 26, 2018

 

Weather permitting, the Ohio Northern University walking path will be closed for one week beginning Monday, July 30 through Aug. 6 for crack-sealing and painting. The path, known as The Green Monster, extends from one end of the campus to the other, mostly along the outer edge. It is used by students as well as townspeople for walking, jogging, roller skating, taking babies for walks in strollers, and exercising dogs.

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CHP hosts "Girls Day" on Saturday

Vendors on hand, refreshments, door prizes and more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Community Health Professionals will hold a Girls Day In from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday at their facility, 1200 S. Main. Proceeds will benefit CHP patient care fund. Tickets are $10.

About 8 to 10 vendors will be on hand, refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be awarded every half hour. The grand prize is a roadside emergency kit. Women and girls of all ages are invited to attend.

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Varsity esports team coming to ONU in fall '19

...and there is no ball involved
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Ohio Northern University’s long history of athletic prowess is about to enter a whole new era. Esports is the newest, fastest-growing trend to hit collegiate athletics, and ONU is excited to announce it will launch an official varsity esports team in fall semester 2019.

Esports, short for electronic sports, is competitive video gaming at the highest skill level and has become something of a world-wide phenomenon in the last decade or so, with professional gamers from across the globe competing for championships and prizes.

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Ready, Set, Grow Preschool open houses set

Morning and evening open houses at FUMC
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Ready, Set, Grow Preschool, 301 N. Main St., in the Ada First United Methodist Church, will host open houses on Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to noon and Monday, Aug. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

New services at Ready, Set, Grow include extended hours Monday through Friday.

Families with children ages 3-5 can pick the hours they need between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. 

After school care for children in grades K-5th will be provided from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Preschool will continue to be provided from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

If you have questions, please contact the school at [email protected]

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School renewal levy on November ballot

Advancing Ada Schools will meet on Aug. 2
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The Ada Schools will have a renewal levy on the November ballot. 

An organizational meeting of a group called Advancing Ada Schools will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, in the board room. Advancing Ada Schools has been formed to promote the levy. All are welcome to attend.

Superintendent Meri Skilliter, said, “Previous board members and district leaders did a wonderful job throughout recent years of spreading the tax burden between property and income tax.  The community has been generous in renewing the levies that generate revenue for operations and capital improvements.

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ACE Day coming in August

Opportunity for ONU's first-year students to engage with the community
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses and residents for its fifth annual Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day to be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 18. Friday, Aug. 3, is the deadline to register.
 
A partnership with the village of Ada, the ACE Day program provides opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage with the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.
 
An “ACE site” is any community organization, business or individual that has a need and would be willing to provide a service project for ONU students.

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Icon dog of the week - Owen

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Meet Owen. He is a 2 year old border collie mix. He is loving and waiting for his 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.

We have new hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

April 1939 the Ada Garden Club was organized.

April 1939 an ordinance was being enforced to remove perishable foods from being displayed on the sidewalks of grocery stores.

April 1939 the state board of athletic control voted to discontinue girls interscholastic basketball in Ohio schools.

June 1939 the Ohio-Kentucky Manufacturing Company obtained additional floor space for its growing business on the second floor of the former Young hotel.

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Free swim

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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