By Darlene Bowers Join us this summer as the Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon team up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Summer is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.
“The world was hers for the reading.”
―Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Name: Eden McKinley, age 11,
Homeschooler in 7th grade
Participating in a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for Ada Physical Therapy are from left, Heather Cox, Deb Curlis, Nick Wilson, Kylee Hunt, Jamie Hall, Tony Tharpe, Jordan Laudick, Nikki Wenzlick, Corsie Arn, Patty King, Stephanie Harshfield, Don Traxler and Jill Simmons. The new business opened earlier this spring in the Community Professional Health building.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who likes to play ball? Kids
Who likes to chase around? Kids
Who likes to eat a treat? Kids
Who likes to play in the rain? Kids
Who likes to splash in mud puddles? Kids
Who likes to give kisses? Kids
But we are not talking kids here, we are describing dogs who had the time of their lives at the official opening of the Ada Dog Park on Saturday morning. Despite on-and-off drizzle, about 40 people and 10 dogs were on hand for the festivities.
Lowell W. Allen, age 55, died on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 12:14 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on January 10, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Richard and Nancy (Sapp) Allen.
Lowell is survived by his three children: Mike Allen of Dola, Jill (Brett) Jones of Germany and Cassey (Nathan) Oates of Arlington; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers: Eddie (Peggy) Brown of Dunkirk and Luther Brown of Dunkirk; and three sisters: Lenora Bell of Ada, Lolita (Henry) Reffitt of Dunkirk and Lynnette Bloomfield of Dunkirk.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Allen.
Lori Shannon Dyer, 48, died on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:57 p.m. at her home in Ada.
Lori was the loving daughter of Bill and Connie Dyer born on August 7, 1969 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Her father and mother survive in Alger. Other survivors include one son, Chance Dyer; two siblings: Shane (Elaine) Dyer of Gibsonburg and Angel Kindle of Lima. She had several nieces and nephews that she loves dearly: Ashlie (Deric) Legge of Lima, Josh, Jeanne and AJ Dyer of Gibsonburg. She had an amazing friend, Bruce Keller that stood by her side through her journey of life.
