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January 2023

Bethany J. Riblet was a homemaker

Bethany J. Riblet, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 17, 1948, to the late Kenneth and Blanche Elizabeth (Kriner) Miller. On June 8, 1968, Bethany married Loren E. Riblet, who preceded her in death on November 29, 2021.              

Scam pretending to be Find a Ride

Area residents report receiving calls seeking donations for Find A Ride Program 

Lima, OH–Area residents have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be from the Find A Ride Program and soliciting donations.

The Find A Ride Program and Area Agency on Aging 3 does not contact via phone to solicit donations. Please do not give bank or credit card information to anyone over the phone that claims to seek donations on behalf of Find A Ride or the Area Agency on Aging 3.

Professor Parquet on the underrated Chris Ford

The former Celtic player and coach hit the first 3-pointer in NBA history and won three rings in Boston

By Professor Parquet for www.celticsblog.com
A.k.a. Cort Reynolds

Ford died at age 74 Tuesday of heart failure, the latest in a long line of Celtic champions to perish recently.

Known as a very smart and fundamentally sound player, Ford was the starting off guard for Boston when they won the 1981 NBA title, also against the Rockets. He later served as a Celtic assistant coach for seven seasons and was a key staff member under K.C. Jones on the 1984 and 1986 championship teams.

In the batter's box: New ONU softball stadium

Ohio Northern University has announced it will build a new softball stadium through the generosity of lead donors Melinda (Durbin) Hileman, BA ’87, and David Hileman, BSBA ’86, BSPh ’86, longtime University supporters.

Stadium construction will begin at the end of the Spring ’23 softball season with a dedication event planned later in the year. Among the planned features are heated dugouts, field lighting, a new scoreboard with updated technology, padded backstop, upgraded press box, and permanent bleachers with bucket seating. The university is working with architects at Fanning Howey in Celina, Ohio.

Hardin County Tractor Pullers schedule

The Hardin County Tractor Pullers have announced the following tentative schedule for 2023.

Organizers note: "We are still working out the details on some of these events, but here is our schedule as we have it penciled down this far."

June 10 - Ada

June 23 - Ottawa (Putnam County Fair)

July - Marion (Marion County Fair)

August 5 - Findlay (NW Ohio Antique Machinery Show)

August 12 - Ada

September 8 - Kenton (Hardin County Fair)

September 23 - Ada

Follow the organization on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hcpullers/

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USDA conducts hemp survey

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will send the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry to over 150 Ohio producers on Jan. 19. This follows NASS’s 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production survey. Like the 2021 questionnaire, this year’s survey will collect information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production, and value of hemp in the United States in 2022.

“The Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry will provide critical data about the hemp industry to assist producers, regulatory agencies, state governments, processors, and other key industry entities,” according to the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Field Office.

Under the Radar

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy

The idiom "under the radar" means the ability to go without attracting attention or to go undetected. In education circles, they may refer to a student who is under the radar as someone who follows instructions, completes their work on time, but may not fully comprehend the subject. They may not be recognized as falling behind in their understanding of the material. The education literature offers tips on how to identify these students and to improve their understanding.

Grandview Boulevard project update from the village

The Village of Ada issued the following Grandview Boulevard Project Update on January 12:

“Contracts with Beaverdam Construction have been signed and the pre-construction meeting with the engineer(COE) and Contractor (Andy and Yvonne James) was held on 12.28.2022. Everything went well with the meeting and a soft project start date of mid February was discussed. Columbia gas will be relocating a few gas mains in the next couple of weeks. 

Winter Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 4

FINDLAY- Winter is coming. Can you find the signs that show where animals are spending the winter or how they will survive the cold winter days ahead. We will be taking a look up in the trees and on the ground for anything that can be found. In the winter, life becomes a mystery in the woodlands. 

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue parking lot. 2:00 p.m. All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. 

Blue Rock Nature Preserve is located at Edgar and Bank Streets, at the south end of Findlay (329 E Yates Ave.).

Ada Police Department has opening for full-time officer

The Ada Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer and has made the folloing announcement:

The Ada Police Department serves a community of nearly 6,000 residents and prides itself on being named one of Ohio's and the Nation's Safest Towns.

Our agency enjoys the support of those we serve, and through our village Mayor and Council, enjoy a newly remodeled police facility, modern cruisers, and equipment.

Our officers enjoy 10-hour shifts with 3, 4-day weekends in a row.

The Village of Ada offers a competitive wage and benefits package.

The Village of Ada is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Those interested in this position may send a resume to 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio 45810 or pick up an application at the Ada Police Department, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. We are located at 115 W. Buckeye, Ada, Ohio.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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