May 2018

Two-out hit ousts Ada girls in regional semis

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By Cort Reynolds
FINDLAY - Defiance Tinora scored on the only extra-base hit of an extra-inning pitcher's duel with two outs in the eighth to win the Div. IV regional softball semifinals 3-2 over a valiant Ada squad on a warm Wednesday evening at Marathon Diamonds in Findlay.

With two out in the bottom of the eighth, Tinora junior outfielder Aubrey Reineke lofted a long drive to right field for a triple that scored pinch runner Lexi Miles with the winning run.

The Lady Bulldogs ended their season 17-9 with the heartbreaking loss. Meanwhile, Tinora improved to 16-6 and advanced to the state quarterfinals with the win.

Special dedication Monday in the railroad park

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The Village of Ada, Ohio Northern University, and numerous contributors have partnered to honor Union veterans of the Civil War on Memorial Day.

Commemorative bricks, each inscribed with the name, rank, and unit of 82 Civil War veterans from Ada and Liberty Township, will be dedicated at 10 on Monday in Railroad Park.

The bricks have been installed at the base of the Civil War monument in the park, which is located at Main Street and Central Avenue. The monument, a Civil War era siege cannon on a granite base, stands next to the Pennsylvania Railroad caboose and across the street to the north of Liberty National Bank.

Don Traxler is Memorial Day featured speaker

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By Monty Siekerman
Ada VFW Ream-McElroy Post 9381 and the Ada American Legion Post will sponsor a Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 28. All are welcome.

Don Traxler, former mayor and retired ONU professor, will speak on “Let Freedom Ring” saying all should have the four Fs in their life: faith, family, friends, and fun.

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary will place wreaths in memory of servicemen who died in wars, including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, Mexican War, World War I, U.S. Veteran, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, Iraq War and Afghanistan.

ONU graduate Honorable Jessica E. Price Smith delivered commencement address

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By Monty Siekerman
Eighty-five law students received Juris Doctor or Master of Laws degrees during commencement ceremonies on Sunday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center Field House.

The impressive ceremony includes the investiture of hoods and the presentation of diplomas to all candidates who qualify for the degrees.

The Hon. Jessica E. Price Smith, an ONU graduate and bankruptcy judge, gave the commencement address. She received the honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

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Workmen instal new pumps at Rich’s Gas Station in Ada on Tuesday.

(Ken Collins photo)

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Ohio Northern sophomore Josh Mohr (Oregon/Clay) and junior Luke Klinehoffer(Zanesville/John Glenn) have been earned American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-Mideast Region honors for the 2018 season.

 

The Polar Bears finished the season with a 27-15 record and advanced to the OAC Tournament for the first time in 18 years under seventh-year head coach Gene Stechschulte.

 

Mohr was named Second Team All-Mideast Region, while Klinehoffer was named Third Team All-Mideast Region.

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The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on May 21 in the Hardin Northern Ag Building.

Recreation for the night was Chicken Pix led by Makenna Eibling. Leading the meeting was president Rylee Bame. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lainey Thomas and the 4-H Pledge by Cooper Thomas.

Roll call was your favorite thing to do in summer. There were 50 total present, 35 members, 8 advisors, and 7 guests. Shirt forms and money were due at this meeting.

The livestock checklist was discussed by Bob McBride. This checklist was sent in the mail to any member taking a livestock project. Quality Insurance was held at this meeting also for members taking livestock led by Jack McBride. 

Sunday afternoon in high school gymnasium

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By Monty Siekerman
Sixty-six Ada High School seniors will graduate at 2 p.m. Sunday in the school gymnasium. Eight of those students completed their studies at Apollo Career Center.

Dave Lusk, longtime chemistry and physics teacher, will give the commencement address. The choir will sing and the band will play several selections.

Valedictorians and the salutatorian will be introduced. Graduating senior Jonathan Rettig will offer a moment of reflection. Assistant principal Dan Lee will describe highlights of the Class of 2018.

The commencement program is attached at the bottom of this story.

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A school-record 10 Ohio Northern players were named Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference in men's lacrosse for 2018.

 

The Polar Bears finished the 2018 season with a school-record 14-3 record, won a share of the OAC Regular Season title with a 7-1 record and advanced to the OAC Tournament under third-year head coach Nat St. Laurent.

 

At Liberty Conservation Club's derby

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By Monty Siekerman
Good fishing weather brought out many people to the Liberty Conservation Club’s annual May fishing derby on Sunday.

The derby is a big membership drive for the club with participants paying a $20 annual membership fee to try to catch tagged fish that will win you a prize. A few nights before the derby, club members add about 500 pounds of catfish, trout, and panfish to the quarry to make the fishing better, tagging some of them for prizes.

Youth get the first shot at trying to snag a winning fish. Later in the afternoon, adults try their luck.

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