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Sandy Neely updates Kiwanis on Ada's Learn-To-Swim Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Sandy Neely, Ada Red Cross water safety instructor, updated the Ada Kiwanis Club about this summer's swim lesson program in Ada during the Kiwanis recent meeting.

"As in past years the Ada Learn-To Swim-Program is in need of aides to assist with the lessons," she told the Kiwanis members.

"Ages 12 and up, including adults are encouraged to sign up to help others learn swimming skills. As little as an hour each day of lessons is helpful," she added. "Lessons begin the week of July 11 for two weeks and continue Monday through Friday each week. Help is needed on deck for paperwork as well as in the water."

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Fun at the park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Kenna Bolen, 2, chases a friend with a balloon following a free meal at War Memorial Park. The fun time is sponsored by ReStore from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Lisa Lamaster: "The power of prayer got me through it"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

A benefit was held for Lisa Lamaster on Sunday afternoon at Affinity Hall on the ONU campus. Lisa has been through a lot with heart and cancer operations the past couple of years.

She has survived and thrived as she said, "The power of prayer got me through it."
She is back to work as a cook in McIntosh Center cafeteria, and she is grateful. "I love to cook," she said.

She and her husband, Don, are the parents of three adult children, Chris, Ashley, and Jamie as well as four grandchildren.

Lisa attended the benefit. Here, she gets her nails done.

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15 minutes with two metal detectors in the Ada park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

There's gold in them thar hills, or so Tom and Rene Harmon would hope. The Elida couple was seeing what they could find at War Memorial Park recently.

What have you found with the metal detectors?
Over the years, we've found some jewelry, old coins, a Boy Scout metal from Utah, a challenge metal from someone in the service, but mostly junk. Its a hobby, were not in it to make money. The rate of return per hour would be minimal. It's fun, you never know what you'll find

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Friday in the summer means water day and pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
More than 50 kids showed up for Water Day at Ada War Memorial Park on Friday.

Calvin Fisher carries out an armload of boxes that once held pizza and bread sticks.

ReStore sponsors a free meal for children from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday during the summer.

Fridays are the most popular. That's when pizza is served and Water Day activities are held, such as a water slide and water-filled balloons tossed about at friends or foes.

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June 14 is Flag Day and it appears that Ada is decked out in red, white and blue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Clair Romick stands beside cutouts he made for a patriotic display at his home on the southwest corner of W. Lima Ave. and Klingler Rd. Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Romick served in the Navy during the Korean War.

For other photos of those who fly the flag daily, see the six photos at the end of the story. The photos were all taken a couple of days ago at homes on Christopher Circle.

Here's where to find those Christopher Circle flags:

• 912, 915, 920, 927, 932, 1014

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