What's your favorite part of the F&M PIcnic? One of the popular attractions is the petting zoo hosted by Ada Barnyard Farmers 4H Club. For more photos click here. (Photo by Monty Siekerman)
By Monty Siekerman
The day dawned bright and shiny for the 105th annual Farmers and Merchants picnic. A nice day brings out the crowd for the downtown parade (see Ada Icon parade photos on Monday evening), the picnic, the entertainment, free swimming, and a day of visiting friends and neighbors at Ada War Memorial Park. In a way, the F&M is like a community reunion since many of those who moved away return to visit those they have known.
By Monty Siekerman
Reigning over the F and M Picnic for 2018: from left—Peyton Williams, princess; Isabella Wagner, junior princess; T Clark, junior prince; Maverick LaRue, prince.
Standing behind them is Kaylee Watson, 2017 princess who now lives in Newcomerstown. They and their families sold more than $6,500 in tickets. Eighty percent of the sales goes to the F & M to support the park.
Larry E. Dyer, age 69, died on Saturday, August11, 2018 at 2:55 p.m. at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
He was born June 7, 1949 in Lima to the late Edwin A. and Edith M. (Furnish) Dyer. On June 30, 1972 he married Patricia A. Wireman and she survives in Waynesfield.
Also surviving are his daughter: Janie Dyer of Waynesfield, his granddaughter: Rachael (Levi) Jasper of Waterville, Ohio and great grandchildren: Noah and Lilly Jasper and his brother: Mike E. (Lori) Dyer of Alger.
He was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Amber Jane Snyder and by his 2 brothers: Terry L. Dyer and David Dyer and his sister: Stella Jane Gross.
Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) will host “Eliminate Acid Reflux, Heartburn and GERD,” part of the “Live and Learn” series, to educate the community about ways to remove acid reflux, heartburn and GERD through the new LINX procedure.
This event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium of BVH and led by the experienced surgeon Jessica Reynolds, MD from Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System.
Hors d’oevures and beverages will be provided and seating is limited. RSVP is required by Thursday, Aug. 23 and can be made by calling 419-423-5551 or emailing events @bvhealthsystem.org.
