September 2015

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The Ada elementary school newsletter is now on the school website. Here's the newsletter information:

LABOR DAY WEEKEND/HARDIN COUNTY FAIR DAY
There will be no school Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day and no school Sept. 8 for Hardin County Fair Day.

FAIR DAYS/VACATION DAYS
If your student will be out multiple days for the fair or you have planned a family trip, please contact the Elementary Office. We will then contact the teacher and your student will be given any work they will miss.

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The Friends of the Ada Public Library will hold a used book sale during this year's Ada Harvest and Herb Festival. The event is Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Ada, holds its annual football "garage" sale from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the sporting goods company.

The sale includes footballs, overruns, blemished footballs and scrap footballs and many other miscellaneous sporting good items.

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A fashion show by BonWorth takes place in Ada in September.

The event is at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

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Laura Fay Bassitt, 88, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at 4:24 p.m., at the Lost Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center. Fay was born June 13, 1927 in Hardin County, Ohio, to Charles R. and Pearl R. (Peggs) Johnson who preceded her in death.
  
Fay and Robert E. (Bob) Bassitt, Sr. were married on horseback at the Labor Day Rodeo in Ada on Sept. 1, 1947. They were together for over 67 years when Robert died on April 7, 2015.

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Ohio Northern University has been ranked fourth in the “Best Colleges in Ohio” rankings, and placed in the top 10 percent nationally, in the new 2015-16 PayScale College Salary Report.

According to the same report, ONU ranks third among Ohio schools in the number of science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degrees awarded.

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Fall class registration is underway now at Miss Vicki’s Music Studio, 2613 State Route 81 (North Street), Ada.

Fall classes being Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to Vicki Mills, studio owner. Registrations taken by Tuesday, Sept. 15 save $15.

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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Women Members this week announce a new board-approved program and organization, within its Chamber Division, called Women L.E.A.D. “Women Leading Women Forward.” 

Women L.E.A.D. will strive to be Hardin County's premier women's group, providing networking, collaborations, educational workshops, and guest speakers for current and prospective women members of the Alliance. 

Topics will range from how to start a new business and entrepreneurship opportunities to career and leadership development.

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Abigail Neville receives 3rd place in the Versatility class at the Allen County Fair last week.

Abby and her horse, Docs Sug O'Pine, competed in four events, Hunt Seat Equitation, Horsemanship, Reining and Barrel Racing.

 

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Nathan Allen, a member of the Classic Showmen 4-H Club, showed and won the Pony Pleasure Class at the Allen County Fair last week.

He and his horse JJ competed in several events in the 4-H competition.

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