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These GEMS mean Girls in Engineering, Math and Science

Once upon a time these were "boys only" careers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Sixty-six 7th and 8th grade girls came to ONU earlier this month for the College of Engineer's 22nd Camp GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math and Science).

The camp's focus is about careers in engineering, math and science. Activities in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, forensic science, mathematics, nursing, pharmacy and physics took place.

There was also an electrical safety demo by Dayton Power and Light, a motivational speaker, a talk on the upcoming eclipse and a session aboutt eye health and how to become an eye doctor.

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Motherhood, apple pie and Wilson footballs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Ada Bulldog high school two-dayfootball camp, which concluded this week, uses a made-in-Ada Wilson football, of course.(Monty Siekerman photo)

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Bulldogs football camps

Here's the varsity; 3rd to 8th grade camp next in line
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 25, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Ada High School football coach Bob Olwin, now in his fifth year of local pigskin coaching, meets with team members on Tuesday morning following a two-day football camp for high school players.

Forty-three high schoolers are out for football this year.

The first game is against USV on Aug. 25 in McGuffey. The first home game pits the Bulldogs against LCC on Sept. 8. Game time is 7 p.m. for all games.

Immediately following the high school camp at War Memorial Par on Tuesday, another football camp took place for youth in 3rd to 8th grades. It's only July, but the park is a busy place as teams get ready for fall sports.

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Ada's proud trees

A walk in the park to see Ada's favorite trees
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 24, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Want to give a tree in honor of someone living or in memory of someone who has passed away?

Ken Wolke, Ada War Memorial Park manager, said to see him to talk about giving a tree to the park. His number is 419-634-0074.

Over the years, individuals and clubs have donated trees to the park where about 2,000 people a day see them at reunions, festivals, sporting events, swimming, and picnicking.

Kiwanis Club has led the way in replacing trees that have died of old age or storms. The club, for many years, has donated a tree in honor of a member who has done outstanding service to the community.

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They'll soon be calling plays from the sidelines

Youth football camp at Memorial Park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 24, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
If you wondered where the youth of Ada were on Monday morning, you would have found many at Ada War Memorial Park for the beginning of Youth Football Camp.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM -

Camp Director Shawn Christopher said this year's camp is the biggest camp ever with 51 third through eighth graders and 42 high school assistants participating.

The youngsters are learning skills through drills prior to regular practice which will be at the park for Midget Football and at the school for Junior High Football.

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You can scream for ice cream in Ada!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 24, 2017

Ada's been without a dairy bar this summer, but that will soon change, according to owner Jerry McClain. Ada Ice Cream, located next to Dollar General, will open this Friday with a menu similar to past summers:  cones, sundaes, sandwiches, and more. The ice cream parlor will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. with Bee McClain as manager. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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