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December 2019

ONU HealthWise mobile clinic in December

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 5, 2019

The Ohio Northern University mobile clinic has several stops this month. Here’s the stops now through Dec. 31, provided by Michael J. Rush, HealthWise director. 

Dec. 10 - Kenton YMCA, 8-11 a.m.
Dec. 18 - Alger, food distribution, 9-10:30 a.m.
Dec. 19 - Roundhead, 10:30 a.m.-noon and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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An enjoyable holiday feast

Ada schools roll out the red carpet for seniors - a tradition going back to 1992
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 5, 2019

Lots of photos below - 
It's one of the community's most enjoyable holiday traditions.

This year's  27th annual Ada schools senior citizens Christmas luncheon drew an appreciative crowd of seniors and they filled the gym.

Each December since 1992 the Ada schools have treated area seniors to a turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, beans and pumpkin pie luncheon – okay the menu changes from time to time.

Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent, greeted the guests. Servers were members of the varsity boys' and girls' basketball teams.

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Ada fifth grader, Callie Burgess, is a "Fearless Feminine Feline"

Member of an all-girls' First Lego League team that placed 2nd of 27 teams in its first competition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 5, 2019

An Ada fifth grader, Callie Burgess, is a member of an all-girls' First Lego League team, that recently placed second of 27 teams at a Versailles, Ohio, tournament on Nov. 23.

The Fearless Feminine Felines, First Lego League team, consists of girls ages 10 to 14 from Ada and Bluffton.

Only one of three all-girl teams competing, the Felines advance to the next tournament level to compete to be one of the top teams in northwestern Ohio. That tournament is Jan. 18 in Sylvania.

Team members with Callie are Bluffton seventh graders, Sophia Kaufmann, June Essinger and Mackay Tuttle; Bluffton eighth grader, Adanna Johnstone; and BHS freshman, Sabina Clingerman.

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Daniel "Danny” Faulder 1958 - 2019

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, December 5, 2019

Daniel L. “Danny” Faulder, age 61, died at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 1, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Charles E. and Donna J. (Thrush) Faulder.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. 

Danny worked as a Highway Tech 2 Bridge Specialist for the Ohio Department of Transportation.  He previously worked at Flagship Chevrolet in Kenton. 

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Rhea Hall was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 5, 2019

Rhea E. Hall, 93, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at 4:54 p.m, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 29, 1926, to the late Frank and Aurabelle (Sowers) Shadley.  On Dec. 21, 1942, Rhea married Oscar Hall and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1994.

Rhea retired in 1985 from Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada after working as a sewer and stamper. She attended the United Methodist Church.

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She's Ada's best technical problem-solver

And, she's at the Ada Public Library each Wednesday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

She is Ada's best technical problem-solver.

She's Chloe Noel and she will answer all your technical questions and resolve your toughest tech issues.

The Ada Icon is living proof, as she helped us with a phone texting issue today that had us stumped – problem solved in less than 60 seconds.

Chloe, an AmericaCorp volunteer, is at the Ada Public Library on Wednesdays. Other days of the week take her to other Hardin County libraries.

The technical trainer accepts drop-ins or you can make an appointment to resolve your issues.

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Very, very Merry on Main

Over 375 youth of all ages gave Santa an earful
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS BELOW THE STORY -
It was a “very, very” Merry on Main downtown Ada on Monday evening. The annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce launch of the Christmas season grows each year, attracting young and old.

Consider:
• Over 375 youth visited Santa Claus at First United Methodist Church

• 100 youth goody bags from Liberty National Bank were given away at the depot within minutes of its opening for the evening

• 15 dozen cookies disappears at about the same time at the depot

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McGuffey Christmas parade tonight!

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

McGuffey is hosting their first-ever Christmas Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 4, in downtown McGuffey. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m., with activities to follow in the Community Room (behind the Post Office), 404 Courtright St. If you're coming from out of town, feel free to park at the school.

To see the parade, line up along Courtright Street (St. Rt. 195).

After the parade, Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be in the Community Room for pictures, Mr. Claus will read the Christmas story from the Bible to kids, plus indoor carnival games, free cookies, hot chocolate and hot apple cider will be available.

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"Darkness into Light," Christmas cantata Sunday at First UMC

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The chancel choir of Ada First United Methodist Church will perform the Christmas cantata ‘Darkness into Light,” during the 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, worship service.

The musical explores the journey and joy of the Christmas experience through familiar carols and new songs.

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Freshman Courtney Sumner leads Ada with 13 points

Lady Bulldogs rally late past HN, earn 1st win
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
DOLA - The Ada girls basketball team finished on a 7-2 run to upend county foe Hardin Northern 36-31 Tuesday night in a tight non-league basketball rivalry battle.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 1-1 with the hard-fought road win. HN fell to 0-4 with the difficult defeat after leading most of the game.

"We started out flat and couldn't finish throughout the game until the end," said Ada second-year head coach Morgan Bass. "(But) when it really counted, we picked it up and finished when it mattered most."

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