The Ada High School marching band and color guard earned "Superior" ratings in every area: general effects, auxillary (color guard), music, percussion and visual effects, at the Revere Minutemen OMEA Marching Band competition in Richfield on Sept. 22.
This allows the group to participate in the state marching band finals at the end of October. Superior ratings reflect an outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying true musical expression. This rating is reserved for outstanding performances. Qualification for State Marching Band Finals is determined regardless of band size.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The first-ever Military Appreciation Night was well-received. About 100 veterans from all of the services attended. They were honored prior to the Ada High School football game Friday night at the stadium, which is appropriately named War Memorial Park.
KENTON-Hardin County Soroptimist International participated in the parade for the Ada Harvest and Herb festival on Saturday. Not only did the club celebrate the festival, but also celebrated the KENTON-Hardin Co. Soroptimist International 50th year membership of member Eve Johnson-Timmons.
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
The ONU Child Development Center held a trike-a-thon Tuesday to raise money for BOOTS for Bulldogs, a door security system to be installed at the Ada Schools.
These future Bulldogs, and their parents donated, $320 to sponsor a door. The youngsters rode their trikes through a colorful maze of tunnels, bridges, and gates.
Directing the kiddies maneuvering crisscross paths was like trying to herd cats, but the little ones had fun while raising money for a good cause. The CDC staff was assisted by university students involved in the honors orientation program.
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Dogs enjoyed the Harvest and Herb Fest, as well as their owners. It’s a day for puppies to see lots of sights and smells from the aroma of funnel cakes to bees wax. A few dogs met up with their furry friends from the new Ada Dog Park.
Ada is not a particularly dog friendly town compared to other places. You’ll see “No Dogs Allowed” on several businesses. However, those working in the village government offices are always glad to see pooches.
Four members of the Ada community are among graduates in the 26th Hardin Leadership program on Oct. 11.
They are:
Patty King—Quest Federal Credit Union
J. Mark Wipper—ONU, Colege of Arts and Sciences
Jamie Hall—Ada Village Administrator
Rhett Grant—Ada Public Library
Nineteen Hardin Leadership 2018 participants will be recognized for
completing the eight session program on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the
Elk’s Lodge Banquet Room, 117 E. Franklin St., Kenton.
Gathering begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner buffet beginning at 6 p.m.
