David A. Simon, 65, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 10:40 a.m. at his residence in rural Ada. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to Sylvan "Dutch" and Wanda (Morrison) Simon; both are deceased. Oct. 11, 1969 he married Karen Krofft and she survives in Ada.
Dave retired as a Machinist from Dana Corporation in Lima, and was a member of the UAW Local 1765. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He volunteered his service to the Ada community for 18 years as a member of the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department ending his service as a Captain. Dave was a 1966 graduate of Ada High School.
Ohio Northern University's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the infield of the track complex, located adjacent to the football facility, will both receive artificial turf for the upcoming 2013-14 season. Read the story elsewhere on this page.
Ohio Northern University's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the infield of the track complex, located adjacent to the football facility, will both receive artificial turf for the upcoming 2013-14 season.
"The addition of turf at Ohio Northern University will help strengthen and add greater facility depth and flexibility to our athletic programs as well as provide more opportunities for all of our students," said Daniel A. DiBiasio, president of Ohio Northern University. "Ohio Northern's athletic programs are a regional and national power, and with this addition we will be able to enhance soccer, football, and track and field."
Safety Council Deadline - July 31
Are you paying too much for Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Premiums? The BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors the Hardin County Safety Council, and offers rebates and bonuses to almost every employer. Employers are now eligible to receive up to 4 percent back on their BWC Premiums. For more information about the Hardin County Safety Council, contact Angela Rembis at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance at 419.673.4131 or [email protected]. Deadline to sign up for Safety Council isJuly 31.
There's still time to join the August book discussion group at the Ada Public Library. novel "The Winter Palace," by Eva Stachniak, will be discussed at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6.
Story summary:
"Her name is Barbara—in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she’s allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth, amid the glitter and cruelty of the world’s most eminent court.
