June 2023

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The Hardin County Hardin County Child Support Enforcement Agency in cooperation with the Hardin County Sheriff Office is having a warrant amnesty week from June 19, 2023, through June 22, 2023.

Anyone with a warrant issued for child support can meet with a CSEA representative and have the warrant recalled at no cost.

The event began on June 19 and continues:

Tuesday, June 20 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 21 - 9:00 -11:00 a.m.

Thursday, June 22 -2:00-4:00 p.m.

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Rose Marie Webb, age 67, of Alger, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 18, 2023. 

She was born on November 9, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Ezra and Roberta (Allen) Moore. On November 13, 1976, Rose married Donald Webb and he survives in Alger. 

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Kenneth J. Williams, Sr, age 79, of Ada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence.  

He was born on October 1, 1943 in Waterville, Michigan to the late Frank and Lula (Potter) Williams. Kenneth was reunited with his wife Grace. They were married on January 14, 1967 and she preceded him in death on June 15, 2012. 

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CORRECTION: Brown taught 33 years at Bluffton High School.

By Bill Herr

What Bluffton High School teacher was most memorable and influenced students the most? As a graduate of BHS and later a teacher at my alma mater, my list would be great but I would narrow it down to include Lorain Basinger (Vocational Agriculture), Wilbur Howe (History and Government), Wilford Geiger (Biology), Margaret Weaver (Latin), Duane Bollenbacher (Mathematics), and my choice at the top of the list, Gary Brown.

Gary graduated from Ada High School in 1956, from Bluffton College in 1961 and received his Master's in Teaching from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1972. He taught high school science for 35 years: Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and Environmental Biology (for which he developed his own course of study). He taught 33 of those years at Bluffton High School where he was affectionately known as "Doc." He was an assistant coach in football at BHS for 10 years.

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Jack E. Earl, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 8:24 AM at Vancrest of St. Marys. 

He was born on August 2, 1934, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Kermit and Hazel (Steele) Earl.  On August 5, 1955, Jack married Fairlie Hanson and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022.  

Jack is survived by his three children: Steven (Linda) Earl, Sr. of St. Marys, Kathleen (Robert) Shaw of Ada, and Dianne (Ed) Ducker of Lima; nine grandchildren: Steven Roy (Jessica) Earl, Jr., Forest (MacKenzie) Earl, Rob (Brittany) Shaw, III, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt, Adam Shaw, Danny (Tara) Kellermeyer, Wess (Brandy) Kellermeyer, Trey Ducker and Andrew Ducker; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Kestle and Imogene Earl.  

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Earl and a sister, Marilyn Dubenion. 

Jack was a ceramic artist. He has pieces of art displayed across the world, including in the Smithsonian Museum. Jack was the first artist in residence at Kohler Company. He was an Associate Professor of art at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University). A former instructor of art at the University of Toledo. Jack authored a book of poems and stories, “Just For The Fun Of It.”  He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.  

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Outdoor garden tour and indoor presentation

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting “An Evening  Garden Affair” on Monday evening, June 26 at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960  W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The event is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and will feature John King, Hancock  County Master Gardener Volunteer and part-time horticulturist with the Findlay Country Club. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Kansas where he received a degree in Biology. 

The topic of the program will be “Small Space Vegetable Gardening.” King will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of growing vegetables in pots and grow bags as well as the square foot gardening  method, touching on the Mittleider gardening method. The Mittleider gardening method was developed  for growing plants in a soilless medium to create high yield vegetable gardens under precisely controlled feeding and watering conditions.  

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By Megan Verhoff, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you want to reduce chronic pain and improve your quality of life? Physical activity has proven to be one of the best ways to achieve that goal. In June 2023, Medscape Medical News reported adults who consistently engage in moderate physical activity experienced the highest pain tolerances, while even light exercise demonstrated significant improvements in pain levels.

Physical activity has been shown to enhance mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, maintain a healthy weight and reduce cardiovascular disease. According to the University of Cambridge, parents who are physically active have children who adopt physically active lifestyles that remain throughout their lifespan. 

If physical activity and exercise are helpful, what works best? Thankfully, it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each person can decide what works best for them; however, there are some nice guidelines available. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and muscle strengthening activities two days a week for adults. For kids, 60 minutes or more of moderate activity daily.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada Gators summer swim team defeated the visiting Findlay Frogs on an unseasonably cool evening at the local pool Thursday, June 15.

The Gators defeated the Frogs 339-306 in the combined final team score. 

Ada won the boys meet by a score of 198-146, while the Findlay girls won a close girls dual meet, 160-141. (Score sheet HERE.)

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The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce member meeting for June will be held at Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 E Buckeye Ave. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. 

Topics for discussion will include:

  •  Volunteer opportunities for the upcoming Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival
  • Maximizing your membership 
  • Changes coming to the Town & Gown dinner
  • Member updates 

For information about membership, visit https://www.adaareachamber.org/

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By Paula Scott

The Village of Ada Council held a special meeting of the whole at Community Health Profesionals on June 13 to give residents an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on proposals to improve safety at the intersection of Main St. and Buckeye Ave. 

Council is considering whether to turn the two blocks of Buckeye adjacent to Main into a one-way eastbound street and whether to create angle parking on the south side of Buckeye. Additional meetings on this subject are anticipated.

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