The Rev. David MacDonald, D.Min., Ohio Northern University chaplain, recently received a Francis Asbury Award for his support of higher education and campus ministries within the United Methodist Church. The award is supported by the church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) Division of Higher Education
MacDonald is one of 15 individuals who received the award this year. Honorees offer outstanding leadership, above and beyond their basic responsibilities, to help bring heightened awareness to the significance of the church’s higher education ministries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
