Trash Pickup Times in Extreme Heat: Rumpke trash collection could start as early as 4:30 a.m. Please place trash and recycling curbside the night before
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Eighty-three vintage cars, 25 years old and older, were found parked near Viva Maria’s Restaurant on Thursday afternoon, last week,...providing an unexpected antique car show for those who passed by.
The car owners hailed from 21 states and were on a week-long tour of the U.S. While in Ada, the visitors toured Wilson Sporting Good and lunched at the Viva Maria buffet.
Photo: Sally and Bob Murray, Lisbon, Ohio, with their 1970 Barracuda. Sally is activities vice president of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America.
This year a bike route
passes through Ada-
Some 250 bike riders from far and near, first time event riders and riders with thousands of miles to their name, some on the fastest bikes and others who don’t even pedal, are coming to the 4th annual Bluffton Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 14.
Riders can choose routes from 2 miles to 112 miles on roads with scenic and historical interest. The Ride to Remember also provides rest areas, mobile rider support, an $8 meal coupon, showers and swimming.
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
For the fourth year, Crafton Beck, Lima Symphony Orchestra music director, conducts the Lima Symphony Orchestra—but this will be his last year doing so since he is retiring from the LSO next season.
He plans to spend more time composing and will continue to direct the Mississippi State Symphony. Beck has served as LSO music director for the past 22 years.
The LSO has had only two directors in its 50-year history. His farewell concert will be next April.
By Monty Siekerman
For the fourth year, the local community will celebrate the 4th of July with a free Patriotic Pops Concert by the Lima Symphony Orchestra beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Kirsten Osbun-Manley will once again be featured soloist and, for the first time, the Noteworthy Community Choir of Ada will perform.
Ada’s now-famous football drop is moving, but all the fun from the event continues.
Previously held on Super Bowl Eve, this year’s Made in Ada Football Festival moves to Saturday, Aug. 25, in downtown Ada, according to Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
The festival celebrates Ada’s remarkable contribution to the sport of football, as all footballs used in the National Football League are made in the Ada Wilson’s factory.
“The new date captures the spirit of a new football season for fans of all levels from midgets through NFL,” said Chris Burns-DiBiasio, chair of the event.
