By Monty Siekerman
Sandy Neely began teaching Red Cross swim lessons at the Ada pool on Monday...for the 49th year.
Yes, some of her 75 students this year are third generation children that Sandy has taught. She said she told the village that next year would be her last as instructor, so the village should begin searching for a Red Cross certified instructor.
The summer of 2018 will be her 50th year, that's one reason why she has been named Citizen of the Year in Ada in 2015.
Ohio Northern was once again the destination for about 300 riders participating in the 15th annual Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour. The tour has raised more than $1 million during the past 14 years for various charities.
The two-day event began Saturday morning in Yellow Springs with an overnight at ONU's Affinity Village, then a return ride to Yellow Springs set for Sunday. The round trip is 165 miles--good exercise for a good purpose.
"Deep Sea Discovery: God is with me wherever I go" is the theme of the County Line Church of the Brethren VBS which will be held from 6-8 p.m. on July 23-27.
VBS is for 3 year-olds to 6th grade. The church is located at 4227 N. Hardin (County Line) Road.
There will be an adult Bible study at the same time. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers.
Photos by Monty Siekerman
The Ada VFW Post 9381 third annual car show Saturday brought out many people displaying their vehicles,
Here are some of the cars on display.
• Kevin Mierzejewski and daughter Angela, 1968 Chevy Impala Super Sport with only 61,000 original miles. You can find Kevin just about anywhere...on land, in the air, and on the sea. Besides having this Impala, he owns the Ada Airport, loves to fly ultralights, and has a boat, as well.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Mud volleyball was a big deal at Ada War Memorial Park on Saturday when 15 teams from throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania got down and got dirty for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo.
Over $6,000 was raised by the tournament and auction to help with awareness of Down Syndrome and to benefit 400 families in northwest Ohio that connect to the Toledo area organization.
