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Everyone loves a parade, and Ada puts on some great ones.
Ken Collins captured several images of Saturday's Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade.
His photos include everything you might expect, from the U.S. flag leading the pack to bands, floats, sports teams, village and county leaders, cheerleaders, 4-H clubs and more.
Take a look at Ken's photos below, and click here for his photos at the park, posted yesterday on the Icon.
The Hardin County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County Library, Kenton.
Attendees interested in the progress on the party's web page development should come at 5:30 p.m. to hear from Adam Papin.
Items on the agenda will include preparations for setting up the Democratic Party booth for the Hardin County Fair and the volunteer schedule for manning the booth, financial support for local candidates, approval of newspaper ads and a report from the Board of Elections on the County's new voting equipment.
The Farmers and Merchants Picnic is behind us. Harvest and Herb Festival is on deck.
Applications are now available for the 2019 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Queen competition. The competition is open to Ada High School juniors or seniors, age 16-18.
Contestants must complete an application, three short essays and sit for a professional interview. Contact Arlene Allison at 419-302-7698 for an application.
Applications will also be available in the Ada High School office starting Thursday, Aug. 22. All applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
“Arlene wanted a red dress like the one in the movie White Christmas,” Dellifield recalled. “She asked for the dress for months, so I finally decided to make it.”
By Barb Lockard
It all started with a 1954 movie, a request from a friend and a portfolio for college. Ada High School senior Nora Dellifield brought a holiday flair to her 4-H competition at the Ohio State Fair on July 31.
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Now an accomplished seamstress, Dellifield was initially encouraged to sew by her grandmother. “I went to a 4-H meeting and sewing looked like fun,” she added. “My grandmother said she would help me, so I joined.” Nora makes some of her own clothes, but the category she chose at the State Fair this year was “Sewing for Others.”
Ada resident Andrew Ward of 540 E. Lincoln Ave., earned deserved recognition on Tuesday by the Village of Ada and Ada Police Department.
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Michael Harnishfeger, police chief, presented Ward with an Ada Police Department S.A.F.E.R Award (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) during Aug. 6 Ada council meeting.
According to Harnishfeger, Andrew’s willingness to get involved and assist the police makes Ada a safer and more secure community.
Sisters, Jordyn and Camryn Smith, had great success at the Ohio State Fair.
Jordyn, an Ada 6th grader and member of Troop 20314 from Ada, (Cadette), received the following awards:
• Gold Medal (for the second year) in the Public Speaking Competition
• Silver Medal in the Design Challenge Competition
• Bronze Medal in the Duct Tape Competition
• First Place Ribbon in Robotics
• Second Place Ribbon in Community Service Project
• Third Place Ribbon in Historic Sites, People, Tours Project
