Before we close the 2017 Farmers and Merchants Picnic Icon photo album, here are two action photos by Ken Collins. Watch for more of Ken's photos later today.
Roberta Moore, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at her residence in Lima.
She was born on September 1, 1935 in Magoffin County, Kentucky to Andrew and Teda (Marshall) Allen who preceded her in death. On November 13, 1954 Roberta married Ezra Moore and he survives in Lima.
Roberta was a homemaker. She attended the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church.
The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 32nd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.
The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 80 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.
BLUFFTON - Ada co-hosted a four-team Northwest Conference match Tuesday at the Bluffton Golf Course, which was won by Bluffton.
The Pirates won with 178 strokes, followed closely in second by Lincolnview (182). Allen East shot 207 and Ada finished fourth with 252 strokes.
"We played well," said Ada head coach Jason Campbell. "We are getting scores consistently in the high 50s and mid-60s. That's a big jump from last season. I am proud of the progress the team is making."
