By Monty Siekerman
Ada rain gauges have remained mostly empty for weeks.
There has been only 1.2 inches of rain in Ada during the past seven weeks, as evidenced by the corn and bean crops, brown lawns, and constant watering of gardens.
Relief is on the way, according to predictions. However, anticipated rains may put a damper on two major events in town this weekend: Highway Buy-Way and Farmers and Merchants Picnic.
(Know who the hand model is in this photo? Hint: looks Iconic, doesn't it?)
At 9:20 a.m. this morning the Ada Police Department issued a S.A.F.E.R. Alert (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) as it attempt to find the identity of the subject in this picture and video.
This Hispanic male has actively stolen items from Keith's Hardware over the past couple of days. He has tattoos on his right arm and was observed wearing a gold watch.
The video shows the subject concealing a DeWalt Drill in his shorts and under his shirt.
Vancrest of Ada is accepting application for all positions and all shifts, according to Randy Cox, administrator. These include:
• RN/LPN
• STNA
• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Dietary
• Activities
An open interview session is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Vancrest of Ada, 600 W. North Ave., Ada.
An Ada school open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, launches the 2016-27 school year in Ada. The first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 16
Here is some of the latest back-to-school details from the school website:
• All students must complete an Emergency Medical Form.
• Both the Elementary and High School offices will be closed Friday, Aug. 12.
• Please pay fees at Open House. Checks may be made out to Ada Schools.
'Tis the season. Ada High School's first football scrimmage was Tuesday at Leipsic. It was shortened slightly because of heat and humidity. Here are some photos of the scrimmage by Carl Wilkerson.
The band, Mustang Sally, from Nashville, Tenn., will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Farmers and Merchants Picnic on Friday at what is known as the Back 40. Look for a large, white tent on the north east side of War Memorial Park to find the performance site. Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 (kids under 12 free). For more about the band, check out Mustang Sally Band on Google.
