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August 2019

Once upon a time in Ada

1991: First-of-kind youth soccer camp held
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, August 31, 2019

By Leland Crouse
[email protected]
September 1991
Thirty-one area children between the ages of 6-17 were taught soccer skills, team tactics, and rules of the game during a three-day camp held at Ohio Northern University.

The camp, first of its kind in this area, was organized by ONU soccer coach Amar Bhattacharya (17th year) and his assistant Mike Varga, ONU law student and assisted by ONU soccer players

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Weekend doctor: Home health care may be right for you

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, August 31, 2019

By Chelsie Niese, MSN, RN
Community Nurse Liaison, Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Home Health services are available to those facing many different types of health conditions that make it difficult to leave home. Maybe you or a loved one is newly diagnosed with diabetes, symptoms of your Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are worsening or you require medication assistance. No matter the circumstance, you do not have to go through the journey alone. Home health services build upon the care and education received in your physician’s office, hospital or skilled nursing facility.

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"Sew Many Memories"

Grief Support Group sessions begin soon
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, August 31, 2019

Bridge Bereavement Services is offering a “Sew Many Memories” grief support program on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Birchaven Village, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay. 

The Sept. 26 session is for planning purposes and the Oct. 6 session will be used for sewing. This program will offer participants the opportunity to turn their loved one’s clothing into a keepsake.

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Next book discussion Sept. 4 at library

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, August 31, 2019

Ada Public Library’s adult book discussion group’s focus in Sept. is “The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah.

The book discussion, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members. 

Contact the circulation desk for a copy of the coming month's book or more information.

Book synopsis
Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier.

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Playing dirty for a good cause

Annual mud ball tourney at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 30, 2019

Everyone will be playing dirty for a good cause during the upcoming annual Founders Hall mud volleyball tournament at Ohio Northern University. Teams are comprised of ONU students. The schedule includes:

· Men’s division at 6 p.m. Aug. 30
· Women’s division at 10 a.m. Aug. 31
· Co-ed division at noon Aug. 31

The mud volleyball courts are located near the baseball and soccer fields on the west side of campus. Parking is available near the baseball field.

The mud volleyball tournament has been a Residence Life tradition at ONU for approximately 25 years.

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"Getting your house in order" workshop on Oct. 16

From Faith Investment Services
Posted by LizGH on Friday, August 30, 2019

By Faith Investment Services
Bluffton, 419-358-4207
www.myfaithinvestments.com
What does “Getting Your House in Order” mean?  For some, it paints a picture of getting your affairs in order prior to death. For others, it means spring cleaning or de-cluttering. Other people use this expression to talk about their financial affairs, for good or bad.

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Hardin County Fair runs Sept. 3 to 8

Season tickets are available in several Ada businesses
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 30, 2019

The Hardin County Fair opens Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 8. The fairgrounds is located at 14134 Letson Ave., Kenton.

Season tickets and membership tickets are on sale at the following Ada locations:
• Liberty National Bank
• Quest Federal Credit Union
• 4 Seasons Drive Thru
• 302 Carryout

Season and membership tickets are $20. Season tickets admits one adult and family's children of school age and under all week. Membership tickets give admission and voting privileges.

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Girls' soccer: Ada downed by Bluffton

Bulldog keeper Sidney Gossard made 14 saves
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 30, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Visiting Ada lost 7-2 at local rival Bluffton in Northwest Conference girls soccer play Thursday night.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC after the defeat, while Bluffton improved to 1-2-1 and 1-0 in league play with their first win.

"We played much better as a team, but were beaten by a better opponent," said Ada head coach Doug Poling. "They scored two before we were able to get anything going."

Pirate Laykin Garmatter tallied a first half hat trick to pace the victors.

Ada trailed 2-0 early before Bulldog Bella East's corner kick deflected off a Pirate defender into the net.

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Ada boys win third straight

Jacob Poling scores 3 goals, Nick Kamatali, Ian Dellifield, Isaac Spar each tallied 1 goal
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 30, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada boys soccer team won its third straight game with a 6-1 thrashing of visiting Old Fort Thursday evening.

The Bulldog record improved to 3-2-1 with the victory. Ada has outscored its opposition 17-4 during its three-match win streak.

Jacob Poling posted his second hat trick of the season with three goals and one assist.

Nick Kamatali, Ian Dellifield and Isaac Spar each tallied one goal. Michael Crouse dished out one assist.

Grant Preston made six saves in goal.

The Bulldogs next play September 9 at NCOSA foe Upper Sandusky.

 

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I-75 and US 30 work will affect local traffic patterns

Between Beaverdam and Lima
Posted by LizGH on Friday, August 30, 2019

Ohio Department of Transportation issued the following work projects for next week that affect local traffic patterns.

Interstate 75 between the Stewart Road overpass and Napoleon Road, between the city of Lima and the village of Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for a pavement resurfacing project.

The project also includes repairs on the ramps at the Bluelick Road interchange and on the bridges over Sugar Creek.

Lane restrictions will be in place each week from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on weekends. Work will continue through early October.

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