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HOBY makes Ada a habit

208 high school students learn the meaning of community service
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 11, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) returned to Ada last week.

HOBY kids learned about community service on Saturday when they assisted in Ada and nearby towns.

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) is a four-day leadership seminar for 208 high school sophomores from northern and western Ohio that is held each year on campus.

The HOBY program inspires students to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.

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Ada vets take an Honor Flight

Roger Guyton and Jan McNeal travel to D.C. with Toledo group
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 11, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Roger Guyton, who served during the Cuban Missile Crisis, was honored for his service when he attended the Flag City Honor Flight during a busy 24 hours last week.

He and 82 other veterans, along with their guardians, left Toledo Airport, flew into Baltimore, where a police escort wisked them to D.C. 

The group, from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, stopped to see the World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and Air Force memorials. 

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Swim friends

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 11, 2017

Swim friends: twins Sophie and Gabbie Fleming with Jaylin St. Laurent. They compete in events for 8-year-olds for the Ada Gators swim team. Sophie and Gabbie are the daughters of Garrett and Jennifer Fleming. Jaylin is the daughter of Cristin and Nate St. Laurent. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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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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