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Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour stops overnight here July 16

Bikers are coming to Ada on Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17.

There could be as many as 300 – all on 10-speeds and similar varieties. Their arrival is part of the annual Young’s Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour, an 83-mile (one way) jaunt from Yellow Springs to Ada and return.

CLICK HERE to visit Young's website to learn more about the event.

The purpose of the ride – in addition to the exercise – is raise funds and awareness for Young’s charities. This year’s ride supports The Alzheimer’s Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, South Community Behavioral Healthcare and United Rehabilitation Services.

Sliding into home plate

Summer in the park finds kids enjoying a slip and slide at Ada War Memorial Park. ReStore sponsors a free meal and activities from noon to 1 p.m. at the park all summer long. Everyone is welcome. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club hears about 4-wheeler safety

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on June 13, 2016 for their fifth meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alexa Lowry followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Chance Taylor.  Roll call was answered with favorite summer activity by 13 members with 3 advisors and 2 parents/guests present.

Kevin Smith, Safety Officer gave a report on how to be safe on a 4-Wheeler.  He said to wear a helmet, wear pants to protect from thorns and bugs, and drive safely.

Ada Rotary selling 55-gallon drums

Ada Rotary Club has a 55-gallon drum sale underway this summer.

The drums are great for storage or placing yard waste. Drums are $10 each with an additional $5 for lid and ring assembly.

Delivery is available in the Ada area by arrangement. Payment is due upon delivery.

Contact Rich Meininger at 419-634-2642 to place your order, or use the order form attachment and send with your payment to:
Rich Meininger
2230 State Route 81
Ada, OH 45810
 

Do I hear five?...YES!...do I hear ten?

By Monty Siekerman
Auctions have been popular for many years in the Ada area.

Here, buyers look for bargains on Saturday in the yard of the late Richard Elwood, 422 Grand, across from the school.

This auction, which drew mostly men, was called by Charles Wynegar of Bear Realty in Kenton.

15 minutes with a true railroad fan - Jim Sexton

By Monty Siekerman

15 with Jim Sexton...

Why do you video tape trains coming through Ada at the Railroad Depot Park?
I've always been interested in trains, ever since growing up in Ada. I now live in Bluffton?
 
What do you do with the tapes?
I edit them and put then online for others to see.

Who watches the tapes?
Train enthusiasts. There are clubs and individuals who are interested in seeing the videos. We view, and sometimes share, tapes we have taken.

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