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Who said it would rain?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 22, 2018

Wynn Hauenstein, organizer of Saturday’s VFW car show, stands with a car show sign. List of winners and lots of photos are in the story below (Monty Siekerman photo)

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More than 60 cars, trucks and motorcycles

Saturday was cruize night in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 22, 2018

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
A lot of work and effort went into planning the Ada VFW car show on Main Street in downtown Ada on Saturday, but the weatherman had his say, too.

Even though the forecast called for rain during most of the show, the planners proceeded to set up for the event, anyway. And, it’s a good thing because the forecast was mostly wrong.

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Pirates and mermaids take over The Inn

The day included treasure chest for each to decorate, nautical-themed food, and gifts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, July 22, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Pirates invaded the INN, and many mermaids were spied there, too, when the campus hotel hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon for youngsters and their parents.

The kids were dressed as pirates and mermaids for the fun event, which included a treasure chest for each to decorate, nautical-themed food, and gifts.

A professional photographer was on hand to record the memorable occasion.

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Money for kids’ shoes, if you qualify

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, July 22, 2018

The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide back to school shoe program for eligible Hardin County families begin Monday, July 23.

 

To be eligible families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s right around $50,000 a year,” stated John Folk, Hardin County JFS Director.

 

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ArtSpace/Lima fine crafts invitational opens July 29

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Sunday, July 22, 2018

ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of ArtSpace/Pops 2018: A Fine Craft Invitational in The Ellen Nelson Gallery, Sunday, July 29.

ArtSpace/Pops 2018 features new works by some of the area’s best craftsmen and -women in a joint showing which builds on the success of its predecessors.  The 2018 edition will be the 8th annual Pops exhibit.  Artists on display work in wood, metal, clay, paper, glass. fabric, and various jewelry-oriented combinations of metals and beads.  

All of the craftspersons in the exhibit are from Ohio and several have been award-winners in earlier ArtSpace shows.

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AOPi reunion at ONU

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, July 21, 2018

Although Alpha Omicron Pi social sorority left campus 23 years ago, members still gather for an annual reunion. From Friday through Sunday, 101 ONU sorority sisters enjoyed each other’s company with many staying at The Inn. A luncheon was held on Saturday and that evening many dined together at Viva Maria’s.

This was the local sorority’s fifth annual reunion at ONU, according to Anita Cook, one of the organizers. Anita, formerly on the Freed Center staff, now lives in Columbus. She said the women who returned to campus last weekend came from across the United States.

While here, the women also donated several thousand dollars to two charities.

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