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April 2021

Harvest and Herb Festival is back!

Vendor booth application form attached to this story • It takes place Saturday, Sept. 18
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 18, 2021

• Booth application and rules are attached at the bottom of this story.

Put the Harvest and Herb date on this year's calendar. As always, it's the third Saturday in September.

After a one-year absence, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival is back, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.

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Norman Rex was former Ada mayor and council member

Retired dean of engineering technologies at Rhodes State College • Active in countless community events
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 17, 2021

Norman J. Rex, 86, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:55 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital, Marysville.

He was born on June 27, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dick O. and Margaret (Johnston) Rex. On Oct. 7, 1956, Norman married Kay Maxson and she survives in Ada. They were coming up on their 65th wedding anniversary.

Also surviving are his four children: Sylvia (Ron) Jurcak of Burton, Valerie (Jamie) Hall of Ada, Clinton (Tracy) Rex of Marietta, Ga., and Kevin Rex of Ottawa; and seven grandchildren: Jessica Jurcak, Andrew Jurcak, Noelle (Mike) Thielman, Ethan Hall, Kyle Rex, Nate Hall and Colin Rex.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Craig O. Rex.  

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When to go to a Primary Care Office vs Urgent Care Center vs Emergency Department

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, April 17, 2021

Health care needs occur at all hours of the day and night. This article is meant to provide helpful information that can be used when determining if you should schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or need more immediate care by choosing a nearby urgent care or hospital emergency department. 

Primary Care Offices: Patients are provided with ongoing medical needs, the ability for continuation of care and treatment options. Patients who seek care at their doctor’s office will need to call and schedule an appointment based on available openings.

These services include, but are not limited to:   

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Grace Allison, Miranda Wills, Elks teenagers of the month

Representing Ada High School as the March recipients
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

Grace Allison and Miranda Wills are the Kenton Elks Ada High School’s March teenagers of the month.

Grace Allison
Grace is an Ada HS senior and hopes to pursue a career as an elementary teacher.

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School board in special meeting Tuesday

Will conduct hearing under the disciplinary procedure for an employee
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

The Ada school board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, for the purpose of conducting a hearing under the disciplinary procedure for an employee.

It is anticipated that the board will hold the meeting in executive session. The meeting will take place in the board office.

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Laboring behind the scenes

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week celebration at ONU with several events and virtual 5-K
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

They labor behind the scenes, out of the limelight that showcases physicians and nurses who work directly with patients, but medical laboratory scientists perform vital work that the majority of disease diagnosis and treatments rely upon.

The COVID-19 pandemic has only magnified the need for such professionals.

Hence, the reason for Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, scheduled for April 18-24. The annual event, organized by representatives from 17 national clinical laboratory organizations, seeks to raise awareness and recruit for this in-demand field. 

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Rich Prater was a 1985 Upper Scioto Valley HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

 Johnny Richard “Rich” Prater, Jr., 53, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 3:01 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on May 13, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to John R. and Evelyn (Downey) Prater, Sr., and they survive in Harrod.  

Rich was a 1985 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley. Rich served in the Army Reserves from 1984 to 1990. He worked as a mechanic most of his life. Rich loved growing a garden, his children and grandchildren were most important to him, along with his dog Tippy.

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It's powerhouse Shawnee over Ada

Elida, Lima Senior, St. Marys on next week's schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team lost 5-0 to powerhouse Shawnee on a chilly, windy Thursday at the park courts.

The Bulldog netters dropped to 2-5 after their third straight loss to a bigger Western Buckeye League opponent. Shawnee improved to 9-1 with the convincing victory.

All five varsity matches were decided in straight sets. 

Ada senior Miranda Wills (3-4) lost at first singles to freshman Gabe Burke. 

Bulldog junior southpaw Dexter Woods III (6-1) suffered his first defeat of the season at second singles to sophomore Mason Stahl.     

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Allen East stops Ada in softball and baseball

Ridgemont, Upper Scioto, Botkins next for girls • Boys host Ridgemont today
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Host Ada got blanked 5-0 by local traditional arch-rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference softball game marred by wind and cold Thursday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-4 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the defeat. AE improved to 9-5 (2-0 NWC) with the shutout victory.

AE sophomore Nikki Thaxton hurled a complete game shutout.

The Lady Mustangs scored a run in the top of the first frame. 

In the top of the second, freshman catcher Savana Brooks drilled a two-run homer over the fence in right-center field to build a 3-0 lead.

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It's next week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

Monday, April 19, through Saturday, April 24, is administrative professional week, and this friendly notice is provided by Carol Slane Florist of Ada.

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