Easter in Ada 2018 when carolers were singing the Bing Crosby hit, “I’m Dreaming of a White Easter.” The ground, and in this case windshield, were covered with snow before the day ended. By strange coincidence, Easter and April Fools Day fell on the same day, but the fluffy white stuff was no joke. It should be reported, however, that the weather was dry for church-goers for the Sunday morning services, including the Easter sunrise services, breakfasts, Sunday Schools, and worship services.
Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
Sometimes a photographer has to be patient to get shots he wants.
Monday morning, almost two weeks into Spring, was the best chance for snow pictures since last fall.
- Bring on the snow photos - lots more at the bottom of this story -
Sure, Ada saw snow throughout the Winter, but not one that clings to trees and shrubs, set off by sunshine.
Patience pays off in getting just the right smile from a child, or a flock of birds landing in just the right place, or a basketball player making a fantastic layup.
By Monty Siekerman
Deb Curlis has been hired as Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director and now has an office at Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main in the heart of the business district.
Deb served as Chamber president for four years at which time her goal was met: filling all of the business places on Main Street. In 2016 she was named Hardin County Citizen of the Year.
Those interested in inquiring about starting or expanding a business or industry may reach her at 419-788-9459 or stopping by the Gallery which is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Here's Ada's Clover Farm Store, also known as Kohl's Supermarket in 1953. It offered freezer locker service (for persons who did not have home freezers). It also offered year-around meat processing and curing.
The Ohio Northern wrestling team returned to the NCAA Div. III National Championships for the first time since 2015 and finished the 2017-18 season on a strong note under the guidance of 30th-year head coach Ron Beaschler.
The Polar Bears finished the season with a 9-10 record and an even 3-3 mark in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
Three Polar Bears were named All-OAC in 2017-18, as seniors Seth Meyer (Defiance) and Gavin Nelson (Oregon/Clay) were named Second Team All-OAC and sophomore Nate Barcaskey (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) was named First Team All-OAC.
