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By Darlene Bowers
Join us this summer as the Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon team up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Summer is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.
Chloe Noel
“'If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book.'
―J.K. Rowling
ONU senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the 2018 Division III Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for track and field as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.
Richards is now designated one of 11 finalists for the prestigious DIII Honda Woman Athlete of the Year. This will be voted on at the end of the academic year by national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of THE CWSA program, now in its 42nd year.
The Hardin County Pullers will be at Ada War Memorial Park on Friday, June 8. The competition will begin at 7 p.m. and will last until about 11 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m. Registration is at 5 p.m.
Classes scheduled to run are:
6500 Limited Street Gas 4x4
6500 Pro Street/Altered Gas 4x4
8000 2.6 Smooth Bore Diesel
Altered Semi
Tractor Pulling Legends
6500 Cheater Street Gas 4x4
8000 Workstock Diesel
Street Legal Semis
9500 Open
Tri State Limited Hot Farm
The order will be determined the day of the pull. No alcohol.
Rain date: Saturday, June 9, 6 p.m.
Saturday is the last day for the Ada Lions Club mulch sale that benefits scholarships. To order a scoop or two for delivery, call Chad Hays at Hays Insurance, 419-634-5626. Black and brown mulch is available for pickup or delivery.
The Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy will host a community health carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9.
The pharmacy is located in the Robertson-Evans Pharmacy Building at ONU, located at 511 W. Lincoln Ave. in Ada.
The event will allow individuals to learn about their health, play games and win prizes. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Information will be offered on health topics such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sun safety, drug abuse/addiction, immunizations and plans to quit smoking. Further, medication reviews will be offered.
Future ONU HealthWise outreach events involving the pharmacy and mobile clinic include:
For the time period of May 1-May 31, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 3.40 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for the same time period was 7.21 inches. Rainfall for May was 0.99 inches less than the ten-year average rainfall for the month. Liberty Township (Ada area ) had the lowest rainfall amount for the month of May with 2.15 inches.
World War I was ending and a flu epidemic was well underway. This was 1918, the year that St. Rita’s opened its doors in the Lima community.
Mercy Heath – St. Rita’s Medical Center celebrates 100 years of medical service to the surrounding communities with a community celebration on June 9.
All are invited to the Saturday event that will offer fun, games and history from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The goal of the community celebration is to evoke a feeling of pride in the community and emphasize the St. Rita’s tradition of care.
Division I, II, III and VI games on Fridays; Division IV, V and VII games on Saturdays; all games will kick off at 7 p.m.; regional assignments announced; state finals will remain in Canton in 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced details for the 2018 football regional assignments and playoffs schedule, including the location for the state championship games. The OHSAA will return to using Saturday nights for several divisions during the playoffs and the 2018 title games will return to Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.
June 1932 the transfer of the Ada Public Library from the Ada Federated Clubs to the new district library boards was in effect. Mrs. George Stambaugh was elected chairman of the new seven-member board.
July 1932 reconstruction of the elevator of the Ada Farmers Exchange was started. It had been destroyed by fire.
