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Richards breaks Div. III record, Molinaro sets school record

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, June 11, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Junior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) set a new Div. III record in the 800-meter run and junior Matt Molinaro (Sterling Heights, Mich./DeLaSalle) set a new school record in the 800-meter run on Saturdayafternoon at the Music City Distance Carnival.

Richards, who owned the previous Div. III record in the 800-meter run, broke her own record by nearly two seconds as she finished third overall in the event in 2:00.62.

The junior also automatically qualified for the United States Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, Cal. and will compete in the 800-meter run.

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Grace Gospel Church addition

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, June 10, 2017

The cement is poured, soon the sides will go up on the 40x80 foot addition to Grace Gospel Church. The new fellowship hall will provide space for children's ministries. The multipurpose area will be large enough to host outreach events and church dinners. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Sounds of Celts in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, June 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library sponsored a program of Celtic music performed by the duo named Upriver Music at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Thursday afternoon.

The duo of Teresa White and Dan Moorefield also entertained with mountain music songs, including some they have written such as "Secret."

They played the hammered dulcimer, Irish penny whistle, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and guitar. During the past 15 years, the couple has produced 6 CDs and has performed for educational and historical groups, festivals, and private and corporate parties.

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Senior Citizens to hear trio

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, June 10, 2017

Food, music, and fellowship will be on the agenda when the Ada Senior Citizens meet on Wednesday, June 14, at Community Health Professionals. A carry-in picnic will kick-off the festivities at noon.

The female trio, Believe!, will provide the vocal entertainment and inspirational messages.  Believe! Formed 2010.  Barb Swartz, Cindy Zachman and Stacy Kirkey met while participating in an Emmaus Walk, a nondenominational Christian retreat.

There will be a short business meeting.  Cards and games will be available.

The June 28 meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. at CHP and will consist of a short business meeting followed by cards and games.

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Women's lacrosse ends season 3-13

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, June 9, 2017

The Ohio Northern women's lacrosse team showed a great amount of growth during the second year of the program in 2017 under 2nd-year head coach Beth Hemminger.

Although Northern posted a 3-13 record overall, the Polar Bears saw tremendous improvement in only the programs second season as a varsity sport.

Sophomore Emily Hershberger (Jackson Township/Jackson) was named Honorable Mention All-Ohio Athletic Conference for her efforts on the field in 2017.

Junior Chelsea Cousins (Lewis Center/Olentangy) earned Academic All-OAC honors for the Polar Bears.

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Top secret word game

Teen board games never stop this summer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 9, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Teens enjoy a board game sponsored by the Ada Public Library at the Ada First United Methodist Church.

The teens meet weekly during the school year and twice monthly during the summer. The next meeting will be 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, June 20.

Among the games played this week were Ticket to Ride, Jamaica, Codenames, Qwixx, and Coconuts.

Many library events are scheduled at the church or elsewhere for the next several months while the library receives an addition and undergoes a remodeling. Bids for the project are now being sought.

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