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Sam Tong drove Ada school buses for 14 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Samuel D. "Sam" Tong, 90, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

He was born on May 23, 1923, near Carey, Ohio to Joseph B. and Dorotha (Pratt) Tong and they preceded him in death. During his life he was married to Virginia Reese, Rosalind Rhoden, Betty Risner, and Betty Loop.

On January 9, 1989, he married Carole Jett Shaw and they just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. She survives in Ada.

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Judy Lasko, life-long Ada resident, was active in many community organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Judith A. "Judy" Lasko, 77, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 at 11 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1936 in Ada, Ohio, to Ray J. and Helen M. (Doersam) McClure and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 26, 1967, she married Richard Lasko and he survives in Ada.

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Kiwannis Club members get update on Ada's Safe Routes to Schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

President Heather Cox called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at noon on Tuesday January 14th in McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University, Ada.

Angela Polacheck was welcomed as a guest.

The member birthdays of Mark Light (January 22nd) and Tom Kier (January 24th) were noted.

The membership anniversary of Bob McCurdy (January 21 1997) was also noted.
It was reported that Mark Light broke his foot his cast looks good). Mark Shull and Bob McCurdy reported that Al Baillis seems to be doing well.

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Three clicks and you've accessed thousands of local history documents

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Three click!

Three clicks is all it now takes to access thousands of documents concerning local historical and genealogical significance at the Ada Public Library, according to Amanda Bennett, director.

"The Ada Public Library recently digitized its entire collection of 104 microfilm reels  - donating said reels to the Hardin County Genealogical Society, Kenton -  allowing for free and easier access to all 24 hours a day, she added.

Documents included, in varying years:

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Attention farmers: Weed control strategies focus of Jan. 28 breakfast

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Weed Control Strategies is the focus of the next Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8 a.m.  The program will feature Harold Watters, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems. 

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Sue Zimmer retires from Liberty National Bank

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2014

Sue Zimmer retired after serving 35 years at Liberty National Bank

Sue Zimmer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Liberty National Bank, recently retired after serving 35 years.

Zimmer began her career with Liberty National Bank in February of 1979. Over the years, she has held various positions within the bank including Assistant Cashier, Data Processing Manager, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and her latest position as Senior Vice President and Senior Operations Officer. Her last day at the office was Dec. 31, 2013.

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