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.
“The world was hers for the reading.”
―Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Name: Eden McKinley, age 11,
Homeschooler in 7th grade
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who likes to play ball? Kids
Who likes to chase around? Kids
Who likes to eat a treat? Kids
Who likes to play in the rain? Kids
Who likes to splash in mud puddles? Kids
Who likes to give kisses? Kids
But we are not talking kids here, we are describing dogs who had the time of their lives at the official opening of the Ada Dog Park on Saturday morning. Despite on-and-off drizzle, about 40 people and 10 dogs were on hand for the festivities.
Lowell W. Allen, age 55, died on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 12:14 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on January 10, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Richard and Nancy (Sapp) Allen.
Lowell is survived by his three children: Mike Allen of Dola, Jill (Brett) Jones of Germany and Cassey (Nathan) Oates of Arlington; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers: Eddie (Peggy) Brown of Dunkirk and Luther Brown of Dunkirk; and three sisters: Lenora Bell of Ada, Lolita (Henry) Reffitt of Dunkirk and Lynnette Bloomfield of Dunkirk.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Allen.
Lori Shannon Dyer, 48, died on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:57 p.m. at her home in Ada.
Lori was the loving daughter of Bill and Connie Dyer born on August 7, 1969 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Her father and mother survive in Alger. Other survivors include one son, Chance Dyer; two siblings: Shane (Elaine) Dyer of Gibsonburg and Angel Kindle of Lima. She had several nieces and nephews that she loves dearly: Ashlie (Deric) Legge of Lima, Josh, Jeanne and AJ Dyer of Gibsonburg. She had an amazing friend, Bruce Keller that stood by her side through her journey of life.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ohio Northern alum Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) finished seventh in her heat and 12th overall in 2:02.78 in the semifinals of the women's 800-meter run at the 2018 USATF Outdoor Championships on Friday evening at Drake Stadium.
The top four finishers in each of the four two heats advanced to Sunday's finals, which will be broadcast nationally on NBC at 4:04 pm (EST).
Meet Diamond, Diamond is a 10 year old Husky/Akita mix. He is ready for his new home.
To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.
The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.
Burt Lancaster starred in the movie “The Swimmer” in 1968, the year Saundra Neely began teaching Red Cross swim lessons in Ada. After 50 years, the movie may lay dusty on a shelf in a film museum somewhere, but Saundra Neely hasn’t put down her swim instruction manual quite yet.
On July 16, Mrs. Neely will begin teaching water safety once again, but this year will be her last as volunteer water safety instructor at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool. Again this year, for two weeks in July, she will teach children, youth and adults in four different skill levels.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Dog Park officially opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday. All dogs (owners, too) are invited to a brief ceremony. And, there will be dog treats for all of the puppies.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Dave Retterer and Ken Lauria, of the Ada Dog Park Association, will make brief remarks. Then, it’s playtime for the dogs at the new 100’ by 300’ facility.
There is a shelter house, trees have been planted, water is available...and plenty of poop bags are on hand.
