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Arrangements incomplete for Bernadine Ackerman

Bernadine E. Ackerman, 93, died on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 3:40 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on Nov. 7, 1921, in Lima, Ohio, to Isaac and Mary (Bethel) Brewer who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1942 she married Leonard Ackerman and he survives in Harrod.

Bernadine was a homemaker. She formerly worked at Westinghouse of Lima and then was a manager at Equity Dairy of Lima. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, LaFayette. Bernadine was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Ladies Auxiliary.

Curbs in - pavement next

Klingler Road - looking south - is back on schedule. The June rains delayed the project. See the story below.

Klingler Road, once delayed, now on track to open at end of August

By Amy Eddings 

The Klingler Road construction project, once deeply delayed because of spring rains, is now on track to open at the end of the month.

Ada’s village administrator said he expects the road to re-open to traffic on Friday, Aug. 28, two weeks before the contracted completion date of Sept. 11.

“A month ago, we were a month behind,” said Village Administrator Jim Meyer. He said crews have been working “five tens” — five days a week, 10 hours a day — to catch up.

Thomas Hubbell was a member of the Ada Park Board

Thomas C. “Tom” Hubbell, 82, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2015 at 3:28 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on May 1, 1933, in Ada, Ohio to John E. and Margaret Lucille (Firestone) Hubbell who preceded him in death. On Aug. 8, 1953 he married Janet L. Welsh and she survives in Ada.

Tom was a self employed Licensed Land Surveyor. He was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, where he was a former Deacon. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955. Tom was a member and owner of Shawnee Long Rifles and a member of the Ada Park Board.

Ada chamber meet Wednesday AM

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19.

The monthly meeting is at Community Health Professionals. Deb Curlis, chamber president, said that part of the meeting will be held to finalize plans for the Harvest and Herb Festival taking place in September.

Here's who performs, when, at Viva Maria's Pizza and Pasta

Here's the Friday and Saturday evening entertainment schedule for Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta for the remainder of August:

Aug. 21 - Chris Buzzelli and Maria Fricano,
Aug. 22 - Jim Boedicker,
Aug. 28 - Gene Parker and Friends,
Aug. 29 -  Chris Buzzelli and Maria Fricano.

Viva Maria
567-940-VIVA (8482)

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