Dr. Clara Rimmer has joined Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Rimmer will be a provider at Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. She provides a variety of pulmonary care services, specializing in individualized asthma therapy and tobacco cessation.
Dr. Rimmer received her medical degree from Albany Medical College and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary & critical care fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Applications are being accepted for the 2019 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of
Fame through the end of business on Tuesday, October 15.
Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations.
Ada Church of Christ Disciples is holding an open house on Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m., during the Harvest and Herb Festival.
Come and meet Pastor Jacob Reel, make your own ice cream sundae and listen to some gospel music.
Performers include Sonya Petty playing the saxophone, Arnold Coy, Chris Baldwin, and Esther Walker on the pipe organ. To close the open house, the ONU Gospel Swing Choir will perform at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Pastor Reel at 419-731-3458.
Fundraising chairman Bryan Marshall spearheaded the effort to refurbish the four decayed park courts. Grants had to be applied for and a fundraising campaign was begun to raise the needed local dollars.
Story and photos by Cort Reynolds
A project that began in the spring of 2017 came to full fruition as the Ada park tennis courts received their official opening on a community Fun Night Monday, Sept. 9.
Fundraising chairman Bryan Marshall spearheaded the effort to refurbish the four decayed park courts. Grants had to be applied for and a fundraising campaign was begun to raise the needed local dollars.
"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but a village and then some were needed to refurbish the Ada Park tennis courts," Marshall noted. "As a result of everyone's efforts, tonight we can see the fruits of our labors.
The September Ada school newsletter is on Ada Bulldogs Facebook. Here are some of the highlights.
Parent drop-off change: For the safety and security of our students and staff, beginning Monday, Sept. 9, the parent drop-off point for students in the morning will only be the foyer or office.
Parents will no longer be permitted to accompany their child to their classrooms. If a parent needs to speak with a teacher, they will need to make an appointment through the office secretary.
School fees: School fees should be paid as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact the office.
An Ada location is one of four in Hardin County offering preschool screening for the 2019-20 school year.
Ada Exempted Village School, 725 W North Ave., will offer screening on Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Administration building. The screening is through the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center.
Screening is for children up and including 5 years old. Call Midwest Regional ESC to schedule an appointment at 937-599-5195, extension 3020 or email Penny Carrig at [email protected].
A free gospel concert will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 4-7 p.m. at the War Memorial Park band stand, 401 N. Park Drive. Performers include Chris Baldwin, Arnold Coy, HeartSong, Jake Reel, and Sonya Petty.
Food will be available from Blinky's BBQ. Bring your own seating. A love offering will be taken for the singers.
If the weather is inclement, the event will be inside the Ada Church of Christ Disciples, 316 S. Main St.
Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., president and CEO of Liberty National Bank, announced the addition of a branch operations manager to the Liberty National Bank staff.
Kelly Jackson joined Liberty National Bank in August as the branch operations manager in the Kenton office. She brings with her more than 15 years of combined experience in management, banking, lending, and bank operations. She has worked various roles as she has progressed in her banking career including teller, banker and office manager.
Kelly is currently the Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Logan County, for which she previously served on the board for approximately five years.
Sidney Gossard had a great week at the Hardin County Fair. She had Grand Champion Market lamb and also Fifth Overall. Sidney also won the Senior division of showmanship which qualifies her for the Showman of Showmen contest.
A memorial service will be held for Marvin "Marv" Slotterback at Fourway Baptist Church, 9966 County Road 41, Ft. Lupton, Colorado, at 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, according to his family. Slotterback was born July 15, 1942, and died Aug. 8, 2019.
