September 2016

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James F. Pope, 83, died on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, at 4:15 a.m. at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenton, Ohio.

He was born on August 5, 1933, in Dunkirk, Ohio to William and Nellie (Gillen) Pope, who preceded him in death. James and his wife, Mary Hughes, married on June 22, 1991.

Mary survives in Kenton. He was previously married to Leona Patton, who survives in Ada.

He graduated from Hardin Northern High School. James was in the U.S. Army serving from June 1953 through April 1955. He formerly attended the Victory Chapel of Praise. He was retired from the Receiving Department of Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada.

Polar Bears looking for first win

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By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern football opened the Ohio Athletic Conference portion of its schedule with a 45-14 loss at Heidelberg on Saturday night at Hornemann Stadium.

The contest was the sixth in the Bendekovic Bowl series and was the first night game in stadium history.

The Polar Bears fall to 0-2 overall and are 0-1 in the OAC, while the Student Princes improve to 1-1, 1-0.

Freshman Christiaan Williams led the Ohio Northern offense with 123 yards rushing, 63 yards receiving and 186 all-purpose yards.

Sophomore Will Freed completed 17-of-37 passes for 170 yards.

Ashley, Rielyn, Mara, Olivia or Libbie?

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One will be queen for a day.

Meet the 2016 Ada Harvest and Herb queen candidates.

Five Ada High School seniors are candidates for this year’s festival queen. They are:
• Ashley Breidenbach, daughter of Travis and Tracy Breidenbach
• Rielyn Castle, daughter of Cherie and Raymond Castle
• Mara Guyton, daughter of Christine Cavallaro and Steve Guyton
• Olivia Guyton, daughter of Christine Cavallaro and Steve Guyton
• Libbie Milks, daughter of Mike and Beth Milks

Contestants were judged on Sept. 11. Each completed three brief essays on:

9 a.m. caboose rededication; 10 a.m. parade; noon, queen announcement; plus 175 booths

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Ada rolls out its red carpet on Saturday, Sept. 17, for the 31st annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, this year’s festival director.

The outdoor festival is among the largest crafts festivals in northwestern Ohio, featuring over 150 booths.

Highlights:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – over 150 craft booths on Main Street
• 9 a.m. - ceremony in depot park for the renovated railroad caboose
• 10 a.m. – parade (from Ada school down Main Street to College)
    (parade forms at 9 a.m. at the Ada school)

There are 175 registered

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What's your favorite Harvest and Herb Festival booth?

Saturday's festival has 175 booths registered. Here's a list of the booths, items sold and the booth location.

Open the attachment for your guide the festival.

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Apollo Career Center celebrates its renovation grand opening from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29.

The event is at the school, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima. The grand opening is a dedication ceremony for the newly renovated facility.

The event will include a flag ceremony, ribbon cutting, unveiling of the Partner Wall, ribbon cutting at each tech lab and adult education, plus self-guided tours.

Midget football team and cheerleaders planning 4th annual Cancer Walk

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Ada High School students are beginning to think about homecoming. Here's of this this year's details from the school website.

STUDENT COUNCIL-HOMECOMING: Guest request forms are available in the high school office for the Homecoming dance, Oct. 1.

If you are planning to bring a date that does not attend Ada High School, this form needs to be filled out and returned to the high school office by Sept. 30, by 3:30 p.m.

Also, tickets will not go on sale until Sept. 26 and school fees will need to be paid before a ticket can be purchased.

She used adversity she faced to make impact on others

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Ohio Northern University graduate student Julya Faulkner, BSBA ’16, has used the adversity she has faced to make an impact on others. Accordingly, she recently received the Beta Alpha Psi Medal of Inspiration Award.

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor organization for accounting, finance and information systems students. The Medal of Inspiration recognizes students who have overcome hardships to achieve a high level of success and is sponsored by the American Institute of Public Accountants (AICPA). The award includes a $5,000 stipend.

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Just when you think they run out of ideas, the Suter corn maze opens with something so complex you wonder if you could ever escape.

The corn maze and Morning Star Cider Press are located at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

Suter's 2016 corn maze theme is "Twists and Turns in Transportation." That means there's a:
• Steam locomotive
• Ocean liner
• Race car
• Semi-truck
• Helicopter
• Jet
• and, yes that's blimp in the top left-hand corner.

Here's what you need to know about getting caught or finding your want out of this year's maze:

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The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast on Saturday, Oct., from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Alger Social Center.

Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage. Suggested donation is $7. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available.

Call 419-679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery. Located at the Alger Social Center on Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.

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