At the veterans monument in Ada’s Woodlawn Cemetery, members of the Foss-Agin-Meyer Post of the American Legion and Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 led Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26.
Matt Crawford, Commander of the American Legion post, welcomed visitors and led the following program amid veterans’ graves adorned with American flags.
Invocation by Allen Conley, VFW Chaplain
Posting of Colors, VFW Color Guard
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem by Ada High School Band, directed by Cart Bivens
MAY 24 MEDIA RELEASE__On Wednesday, May 28, from 5:00 to 6:30, or until we run out, St. Mark Lutheran Church at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada will be serving up it's monthly Community Meal.
This month's menu consist of spaghetti bake, garlic bread, salad, fruit, and a cookie. The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.
We ask that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Tuesday if you require more than 8 meals to ensure that we have enough. As always, we look forward to serving you.
The registration for Hardin County Summer Career Exploration Program--an opportunity for anyone in grades 9-12--will be kept open through May 30.
This is a hands-on summer program to explore careers in behavioral health, social work and human services while eaming a stipend and gaining valuable experience.
Students will receive a $30 per day stipend with the opportunity to eam $120 over the 4-day series.
LOCATION
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.
July 21-24
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
From 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, CHP Home Care & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., Ada, will host a multi-purpose event including
Drug Take Back Day - Free and open to the public. Bring items in sealed bag.
Shred-a-thon - Free and open to anyone living in the community.
CARFIT Event - Reduce risk of injury
DRUG TAKE BACK
Accepted medications will be over-the-counter pills, prescriptions, opioids. DO NOT BRING needles and liquids. Drug disposal will be handled by the Ada Police Department.
MAY 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Independent Women's Flag Football Association will hold its second women's flag football tournament on Saturday May 10 at Dial Roberson Stadium on the Ohio Northern University campus.
IWFFA president Diane Beruldsen reports that 4 teams will play this year, including teams from Key West and Columbus.
There will also be room for Loose Women - those women who wish to play, but do not have a team. If you want to play, contact Beruldsen at [email protected] or call her at (305) 896-8678.
