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Ada's newest doctor in the house

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Dr. Pam Lynch, O.D., has joined the Eyes on Main staff. A story on this page tells about her professional background. What the story won't tell viewers is that she admits that she is near-sighted and has an astigmatism. Growing up in a small town in Brethren, Mich., she played basekball, volleyball and softball. As a four-year starter in basketball for the "Bobcats" she broke the 1,000-point scoring barrier. She is eager to meet patients in Ada.

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Dr. Pam Lynch joins Eyes on Main staff

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Dr. Pam Lynch, O.D., Doctor of Optometry, this month joined the staff of Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada, according to Dr. Duane Wires. She is accepting new patients.

She works in the Ada office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and in the Findlay office on the other days of the week.

“I like to get to know my patients and make them feel comfortable,” she said about meeting Ada residents. She has treated patients as young as six months old and as elderly as persons in the 90s.

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Tickets now on sale for Ada Music Boosters Sept. 6 chicken barbecue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Ada Music Boosters Chicken barbecue, always held behind the stadium the evening of the first home football game of the year. This year the chicken barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, before the Bulldogs host Spencerville.

The annual barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs. Tickets are being sold now through Aug, 30. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147.

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Important Ada industry 100 years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE AND OPEN THE MAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY

One hundred years ago, one of Ada’s most significant employers was the Ada Clay Co. It produced drain tile from sizes 8 ½ inches to 24 inches. The plant was located along the railroad. Notice the freight cars parked on the siding. This photo a picture postcard mailed Dec. 23, 1915, to a customer in Dola.

The accompanying map shows the layout of the factory, which had it own railroad siding. The tiles were an important industry at the turn of the century as farmers were draining fields from the Black Swamp.

(Photo from the Leland Crouse collection)

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To market to market

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Thanks for the heat, the Ada Farmers' Market went indoors last week. On Thursday, we anticipate the market to be outside again. The market takes place Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada. Gus Guthrie, one of the vendors, talks with a customer. (Reema Bazzy photo)

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Taking care of your trees: Hiring a professional

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

THE VILLAGE VOICE

The first thing many of us think about when we think of trees and summer is the cool shade they provide our homes, yards, and sidewalks. Healthy trees continue to provide a valuable resource to our community.

Summer is also the time when we notice trees that are stressed. In the heart of winter, it’s hard for most people to tell if a tree is dead or diseased. However, in the summer, the lack of leaves, abundance of suckers, and dieback can be signs that the tree needs some care.

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