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It's Ada's rooster days of summer

We hope Richard the Rooster doesn't run afowl of the law

By Monty Siekerman
The saga of the loose chicken continues.

He now has a name: Richard the Rooster.

He can be found in the 500 block of South Johnson Street.

About 10 days ago, the rooster was first spotted on East Lehr Avenue. People took pictures of him, watched his antics, even called the police to try to catch the stray.

Alas, the owner saw a picture of his wayward rooster posted on the Ada Icon. He came to capture Richard the Rooster and took him home about 10 days ago, but that's not the end of Richard the Rowdy Rooster story.

Mega Sports Camp - here we come

First United Methodist and Sugar Grove team up for some fun and games

By Monty Siekerman
They call it a Mega Sports Camp because many sports are involved.

The Ada First United Methodist and Sugar Grove Methodist churches have teamed together to sponsor a sports camp that includes soccer, football, cheerleading, tennis, and basic skills.

The camp is open to every youth in the community ages 3 through 6th grade.

"We want to give kids a chance to learn more about sports, discover character building concepts, and have a whole lot of fun," said Judy Lusk, organizer.

The camp begins Thursday, Aug. 3, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 6, at Ada War Memorial Park.

Tropical Ada

Gardens at Liberty National Bank have gone tropical this year. Here, a braided hibiscus blooms in several colors because it is four separate plants, each a different color, that makes the display look like a multicolored hibiscus, which really doesn't exist in nature. (Monty Siekerman photo)

ONU tennis player from Kenton honored

ADA — Sophomore Jake Abbot (Kenton) has been named a Scholar Athlete by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for the 2016-17 season.

Abbott, a pharmacy major, has already earned Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference this season..

He tied for second on the team with 12 singles victories and also posted double digit victories in doubles.

The Polar Bears went 11-11 in 2016-17 under first year head coach Mike Bonnell.

Michael Anthony Thomas 1996 - 2017

Michael Anthony Thomas, age 21,  of Toledo, Ohio formerly of Harrod, Ohio died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo.

          He was born on January 3, 1996 in Fairborn, Ohio to Phyllip R. and Laura L. (Horne) Thomas who survive in Harrod, Ohio. His biological parents are Doug Hurley of Centerville and Ann Green of Hawaii.

          Michael was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise, rural Harrod. He was a graduate of Maumee Youth Center, Liberty Center and an honorary graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School in 2014. Michael attended Simon Kenton School from 1998 to 2009.

Rotary selling chicken dinner tickets

Ada Rotary Club members are selling tickets for a chicken BBQ dinner for $8. The dinners may be picked up at Hays Insurance between 4:30 and 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3. Tickets may be purchased from club members or by calling 419-230-2250.

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