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United Way can make a difference in Hardin County

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Dear Editor,

   "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it". These words by Nelson Mandela, have inspired United Way to fulfill it's mission, mobilizing the caring power of our community. Through the communities support, our non profit agencies are able to continue the many services provided to our residents, in the areas of health, education and welfare.

   When you support United Way, you are also investing in the strength and future of our communities. Any donation or pledge, small or large is greatly appreciate and will fulfill our investment! 

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Bulldogs sweep Pioneers in 1st round

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The Ada volleyball team easily swept visiting Lima Temple Christian Monday night in Div. III first round sectional volleyball action.

 

The third-seeded Bulldogs whipped LTC 25-11, 25-9, 25-8 to improve to 15-7. LTC ended its season 4-19 after the defeat.

 

Ada senior Melina Woods led the victors to their seventh match win in a row with 25 kills, five blocks and two aces.

 

"We came out a little weird, not having a JV match beforehand," said Ada head coach Melissa Gossard. "We were a little off focus until the third set.

 

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Get those tickets while they are hot

Kiwanis Club spaghetti supper tickets now on sale
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The annual Kiwanis Club spaghetti supper will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Ada School cafeteria.

About 300 people attend each year.

Tickets are $7 presale, $8 at the door, with children 10 and under free.
In addition to all the spaghetti you can eat, the meal includes salad, bread sticks, and a beverage.

Tickets are available at Liberty National Bank, Ferguson Insurance, Dr. Mark Shull's office, Hanson Neely Funeral Home, and club members.

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USV wins this friendly food fight

Final score: USV $4,383, Ada $3,540
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
USV beat Ada in total sales in a three-hour contest during McTeachers Night at Ada McDonald's. USV sales were $4,383 while Ada's totaled $3,540.

Early in the evening, it looked like Ada would win hands down since customers were lined up out the door and onto the front sidewalk when the clock struck 5 o'clock. But USV held their own and blew Ada out of the water.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

The schools vied for highest sales from 5-8 p.m. on back-to-back Mondays. In any case, both school systems won. Ada will receive $1,700. The total for USV has not been determined yet.

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Focus on Alzheimer's

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Linda Pollitz, LSW, chats with Pastor Jack Duffy of the First Baptist Church of Ada and Dave Rouch, a lay leader in the church. Pollitz spoke about Alzheimer's and dementia on Sunday evening following a dinner at the church to which the public was invited. She said Alzheimer's is is not a mental illness, but is a brain disease and looks forward to the time when the stigma of mental illness is gone. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada man dies in car-motorcycle accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Joel Hauenstein, 36, died in a car-motorcycle accident on SR 81 that occurred at 9:05 p.m. on Friday.

Hauenstein was riding his motorcycle eastbound on SR 81 east of Ada when a car operated by Kyle Burnett turned into his path while pulling into a private driveway.

Hauenstein's motorcycle hit the side of the car. He was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital where he died early Saturday morning. Burnett and two passengers were treated at the scene.

Hauenstein enjoyed designing, fabricating, and painting motorcycles. His artwork was featured in several national motorcycle publications.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada.

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