Two perennial plants named for women's eyes grow next to each other at the Ada Depot Park.
Blackeyed Susan and Blue Eyed Mary, growing side by side, can be found on the east side of the garden.
Blackeyed Susan are easy to grow in Ada and spread easily. They do their thing in August and are on the decline now. Blue Eyed Mary are less common, almost a wildflower, preferring shade or part sun, and plenty of water. (Monty Siekerman)
One of the most outstanding perennial plants in Ada is now in full bloom at the home of Jim and Jean Neiswander.
The 5-year-old, 7-foot-tall pink elephant hibiscus is located at the Neiswander home on the corner of North Johnson and East Montford.
While taking the picture, an Ada mailman passed by saying that overtime he has covered all of Ada and, he, too, judges the hibiscus as the prettiest plant in town.
Hardy hibiscus are easy to raise here, coming in short, medium, and tall heights, as well as in a multitude of colors, some bright, some soft pastels.
Helping to beautiful the Ada Depot Park are (from left) Melissa Klingler, admissions; Alex Huff, pharmacy, Wellington; Mitchell Frisby, business, Wadsworth; and MacKenzie Kaschalk, medical lab, Cincinnati. Hundreds of ONU first year students participated in community service projects during the fourth annual Ada Civic Engagement Day on Saturday morning. (Monty Siekerman)
You know the old saying, "Four Cecropia are better than none."
Here is a photo of four large caterpillars removed from a fernleaf buckhorn plant at Liberty National Bank on Saturday. The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is North America's largest native moth, having a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches.
The wings of the giant silk moths are brown with some white and "eyes." The large caterpillars were removed from the bank's plant and transported to a maple tree in the country, hoping the life cycle will continue for these moths and one day, perhaps, be seen by someone.
The photo below shows what these caterpillars will eventually become.
The Ohio Northern football family will host a Ladies Night camp on Sept. 1 at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
The event is geared toward educating women on the rules, equipment and strategy of football.
Registration begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with the program set to begin at 6:30 p.m. and run until approximately 8:40 p.m.
The evening will include presentations on the weight room, rules, equipment and game strategy, along with on the field drills for all in attendance.
The event is free, although the ONU Football program is requesting campers to make a voluntary donation to the Crossroads Crisis Center during sign-in.
