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August 2019

Ada Physical Therapy open house Tuesday

From 3-5 p.m. at its 1200 S. Main St. location
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

Ada Physical Therapy, 1200 S. Main St., Ada, will have an open house from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, according to Tracy Scalfaro, MPT, owner.

A ribbon cutting with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce takes place at 3 p.m. Entertainment during the event will be provided by an impromptu group of members of the steel drum band from Ohio Northern University.

Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

Ada Physical Therapy
Hometown Therapy Group
1200 S. Main St., Ada
Phone: 567-221-1021
Fax: 567-221-1022
Email: [email protected]

 

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Ada boys apparently lose controversial opener at Indian Lake

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
INDIAN LAKE - The Ada boys soccer team kicked off its season with a disputed 2-1 defeat at Indian Lake this past Friday evening under the lights.

Ada senior Michael Crouse appeared to tie the match 2-2 when he headed a Jacob Poling pass into the net with just 53 seconds left to play. But the tying goal was waved off by the officials.

"We have pictures of the goal going in but they can't change the call on the field," explained veteran Ada head coach Jason Okuly. "I never saw anything like it. Their players saw it go in.

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A closer look at those RR ties in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

You may not realize it, but railroad ties wear out. Here's what the ties at the Ada depot look like now, after being replaced. Check out the photo below to see why the ties were replaced.

The story on the railroad equipment passing through Ada is all about the tie replacement.

CLICK HERE to read the story.
CLIC HERE to watch the video.

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Patricia Arnett receives SHRM certification

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

Patricia Arnett, Liberty National Bank senior vice president, human resource director and cash management officer, passed the SHRM Senior Certified Professional exam on July 10.

SHRM certification is the only HR certification offered by the world’s largest HR membership organization.  As the industry leader in HR professional development, SHRM has supported more than 100,000 employers representing 140 million employees worldwide.

The SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) and SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) exams are accredited by the Buros Center for Testing, asserting that the HR credentials meet the highest standards in testing. 

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Lady Bulldog spikers roll to opening win

10 kills, 3 blocks for Megan Light; 10 aces, 13 digs for Kendal Guagenti
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
WAYNESFIELD - The Ada volleyball team won its season-opening match at Waynesfield-Goshen handily in straight sets Saturday morning.

The Lady Bulldogs easily beat the Tigers 25-11, 25-8, 25-19.

Junior middle Megan Light led Ada with 10 kills and three blocks. Senior libero Kendal Guagenti contributed a whopping 10 aces and came up with 13 digs.

Senior hitter Josie Poling knocked down four kills and dealt a pair of aces. Sophomore Kirsten Poling dished out 12 assists and made five digs.

Junior Aubrey Madison passed out six assists while classmate Miranda Wills hammered four kills. Junior Kylie Acheson added two aces.

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Lady Bulldog kickers open season at Lakers

Katie Butterfield scores 2 goals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
INDIAN LAKE - The Ada girls soccer team kicked off its 2019 season at Indian Lake Friday evening with a 5-2 defeat.

"We started out very slow," said third-year Ada head coach Doug Poling. "The first half was disappointing."

IL opened up a 1-0 lead five minutes into the game with the first goal. Ada was later called for a hand ball in the box, and the Lakers extended the lead to 2-0 with a successful penalty kick.

IL stretched the advantage to 3-0 when they capitalized on a run down the sideline for another score.

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Jennifer Heise was an Allen East graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

Jennifer M. Heise, 47, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at 11:03 a.m. at her residence in Lima.

She was born on June 8, 1972, in Lima to Harry and Dianna (Cordes) Heise who survive in Harrod.  

Jennifer was a medical transcriptionist.  She was a 1990 graduate of Allen East High School and a 1994 graduate of Lima Technical College.

She is also survived by a brother, Perry (Kelly) Heise of Harrod; a sister, Melissa (Companion, Rollie) Heise of Larchmont, New York; three nephews: Isaac (Becky) Heise, Harry Silverman, and Jack Silverman; a niece, Kelsey (Fiance Cody Long) Heise; and her dog, Maggie Rae; and bird, Chattie Bird.

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Ada P.E.O. supports women’s education

A former “secret society” is now one of Hardin’s County’s best kept secrets when it comes to promoting educational opportunities for women
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

By Barb Lockard
A former “secret society” is now one of Hardin’s County’s best kept secrets when it comes to promoting educational opportunities for women. 

The Ada Chapter of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is part of a 150-year-old national organization that was initially labeled as secret because only members knew what the three letters stood for. 

In the past two decades, P.E.O. International has re-branded itself as an inclusive, forward-moving organization focused on creating opportunities for women students in higher education. 

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ONU receives $200,000 nursing grant

From Nurse Education Grant Program
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 19, 2019

Ohio Northern University has received a $200,000 Nurse Education Grant Program grant from the Ohio Board of Nursing for the 2019-2021 grant cycle.

Funds from the grant will be used to increase enrollment and diversity of students in the BSN program. High-fidelity and virtual reality simulation training equipment will also be purchased with the grant funds in an effort to appeal to prospective students and offer technologically advanced lab experiences to current students.

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School open house Monday evening

First day of 2019-20 school year is Wednesday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 18, 2019

Summer is coming to an end. Ada Schools open house is Monday, Aug. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. and the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 21.

The Ada elementary August newsletter is now on the school website. Here's some of the details in the newsletter.

From Mr. Thaxton
We welcome you back for a new school year. This is such an exciting time for us and hopefully for you and your family.

We have a few new faces and changes this school year. We welcome two new education aides to our building, Paula Bevery and Collin Stephens. Also, Katie Ulrey will serve as a teacher assistant in the preschool.

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