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Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H minutes for July 12 

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 15, 2023

By Meredith Donnelly, secretary/reporter

The eighth meeting of the Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club was held on July 12 at the Lynn Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Owen Stuck

4-H Pledge led by Lila Harder

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Agenda for July 18 Village Council meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Village of Ada Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18 in council chambers at the Ada Municipal Building, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

The preminiary agenda includes the following:

Resolutions
Agreement regarding terms of employment negotiated for the Patrol Officer Bargaining Unit, by emergency

New Business
F&M Picnic Lions Club Pool Free Day Swim

Police Chief’s Report: Alec Cooper
Request to hire Connor Frazier as a part-time police officer, request to sell unused and older police department equipment, signing bonus request.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

July 17 - Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. - 5:30 p.m., 530 N. Gilbert St

July 18 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building 

July 21 - Tree Commission Mtg - 12:00 p.m.,  Municipal Building 

Aug. 1 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building 

Aug. 12 - Last day of operation at Ada Pool

Aug. 12 - Farmers & Merchant Picnic War Memorial Park 

Aug. 15 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building 

Aug. 18 - Tree Commission - 12:00 p.m., Municipal Building 

Aug. 21 - Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. - 5:30 p.m., 530 N. Gilbert St.

Aug. 26 - Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival - 5:00 p.m. Depot Park

Sept. 4 - Labor Day-Village Office Closed 

Sept. 5 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m., Municipal Building 

Sept. 15 - Tree Commission - 12:00 p.m., Municipal Building 

Sept. 16 - Harvest & Herb Festival - 9:00 a.m., downtown Ada

Sept. 18 - Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. - 5:30 p.m., 530 N. Gilbert St., 

Sept. 19 - Regular Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m.,  Municipal Building

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Two public hearings are part of July 27 school board meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 15, 2023

The Ada Schools Board Of Education will hold a July board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

The meeting will include a hearing of the public on the use of IDEA Part B funds (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) for the 2023-2024 school year and a hearing of the public on Hire Rehire for the 2023-2024 school year.

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F&M Picnic poster unveils a full day of fun

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 15, 2023

For more information call 419-204-4235

The 110th Farmers & Merchants Picnic is less than a month away. On Saturday, August 12, Ada will celebrate with a full day of family fun. As the action-packed poster promises, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

8:00 a.m. - OWHA horse show with Contest, Halter & Performance classes

9:00 a.m. - 2nd Annual Truck & Semi Show. Registration begins @ 9:00 a.m. - Show 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. - F&M Parade travels from West Lincoln St. to Main St. to War Memorial Park. Register to be in the parade by August 1.

10:30 a.m. - Main Stage welcome and flag raising

11:00 a.m. - Pedal Tractor Pull for Kids at the Main Stage- Sponsored By Ada Kiwanis Club

Cornhole Tournament - Sign-Up @ 12:00 p.m. - Tossing @ 1:00 p.m. - $25 Per Team

2:00 p.m. - Gates open for F&M Picnic Tractor Pull

5:00 p.m. - Main prize drawing; also hourly door prizes

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Save the Date: Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 15, 2023

By Paula Scott

On September 2 a memorial softball tournament will be held in honor of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed November 3, 2021 in a workplace incident at the Lima Ford Engine Plant.

The benefit event will include a Home Run Derby for children; a raffle will raise funds for local scholarships while raising awareness about workplace safety. The event will be held at Ada War Memorial Park's back diamonds.

Transforming Tragedy Into Prevention
WWW.USMWF.ORG 
Because going to work shouldn't be a grave mistake

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1135164014108210

Bad Daddy's All American Food Truck - Kona Ice - Raffles

  • First Game starts at 11:00 a.m. 
  • Kids Home Run Derby at 1:00 p.m.
  • Raffle winners will be announced at 4:00 p.m.
  • Winners awarded at 5:00 p.m. 

Contact Mary Archer at 419-302-5320 or [email protected]; or Madison Archer at [email protected] or 419-615-9441 to register a team or make donations.

All proceeds will be split between establishing scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center; to be awarded to seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade and to support United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF)

Donations are not tax deductible.

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State, County and Outstanding Achievement 4-H awards announced

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, July 14, 2023

HARDIN COUNTY--Life Skills project judging was held by Hardin County 4-H on Tuesday, July 11. Over 150 projects were evaluated by the judges. 

Awards announced for Ada Barnyard Farmers, Liberty Belles & Boys and Lynn Valley Farmers are listed below.

The State Award is given to the top member in each project, who goes on to  represent Hardin County at the Ohio State Fair judging. If a project does not have a class at the Ohio State Fair, the top project member is awarded the Best of Project Award.

The County Award is given to the alternate state fair delegate. The Outstanding Achievement Award is given to any other 4-H  member who went above and beyond expectations on their project and interview.

Ohio 4-H offers  over 200 Life Skills projects, formally known as still projects, in areas such as STEM, Creative Arts,  Shop, Natural Resources, Photography and Veterinary Science. 

Ada Barnyard Farmers members with awards:

  • Amelia Clemons
    • State Award - You and Your Dog, Designed by Me
    • Outstanding Achievement - Designed by Me
  • Waylon Clemons
    • State Award - Let's Start Cooking
  • Derek Dennis
    • Outstanding Achievement - Magic of Electricity: Level 1
    • Outstanding Achievement - Measuring Up: Level 1
  • Lillian Raines
    • State Award - My Favorite Thing
  • Mariah Franco Rangel
    • State Award - American Sign Language
  • Elliot Seeley
    •  Outstanding Achievement - Geology: Can You Dig It?
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