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Les Thede retired TO something

Retired electrical engineering professor does woodworking, and does it seriously
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 14, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Les Thede lives by the adage,” You don’t retire from something, you retire to something.” The retired electrical engineering professor does woodworking, and does it seriously.

For example, he makes drums that you sit on and play. They go for $110 each. He has sold 234 of them to churches, individuals, and acoustic bands across the country.

Les also makes cutting boards using several types of wood, mantle and wall clocks, keepsake boxes, and other items. He describes what he makes as useful, beautiful, and artistic.  Occasionally, he will make special-order items, such as tables.

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Flashback to the '50s

Decades Day homecoming week celebration
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Can you guess the decade when poodle skirts were popular with teenage girls?

These elementary teachers, who may be a little past their teen years, sport poodle skirts for Decades Day at the Ada Schools on Wednesday as part of Homecoming Spirit Week.

The one-color, easy-to-sew skirts were popular in the 1950. Models are (from left) Melissa Gossard, Rachel Ludwig, and Heather Etgen.

Photo is from Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

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Let's get to know the Ada HS homecoming court

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Here's the bios of the members of this year's Ada HS homecoming court.

The announcement of the king and queen will be made at pregame ceremonies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday prior to the start of the football game at Ada War Memorial Stadium.

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Neelys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Bruce and Saundra (Louthan) Neely will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

The couple was married on Sept. 14, 1968, in Medina, Ohio, at the Medina United Methodist Church.

They are long-time residents of Ada, Ohio, and have two children Chris (Laura) Neely of Galloway, Ohio, and Jennifer (Josh) Herndon of El Reno, Oklahoma.

They have 10 grandchildren: Jonas, Seth, Rebecca, Thaddeus, Matthew, David, Jasper, Noah, Neely Jo, and Kirsten.

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Icon dog of the week - Jess

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Meet Jess. Jess is a one year old female great dane. She weighs 82 pounds. Can you give Jess her forever home?

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Anabel Alexander, Audrey Hazelton, Allison Dotson, Kama Arn

This year's Harvest and Herb Festival queen candidates
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 9, 2018

This year’s Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb queen’s court was announced today by Arlene Allison, chair of the committee.

Four Ada High School girls are candidates. They are: (from left to right in the photograph):
• Senior Anabel Alexander, daughter of Robert and Shelleigh Alexander
• Senior Audrey Hazelton, daughter of Travis and Rebecca Hazelton
• Senior Allison Dotson, daughter of Carrie Dotson and Tom Dotson
• Senior Kama Arn, daughter of Scott and Corsi Arn

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