Noteworthy Community Choir was established as a non-profit choral organization to develop personal and community artistry. Twenty-five singers joined the opening season. Auditions are being held throughout August.
From “Treble Makers” to “Expressions,” there is a choir available for singers ages 6 - 86+. “Sounds” and “Voices” are offered in both Ada and Lima, and “Treble Makers” and “Expressions” are offered in Ada.
By Monty Siekerman
After a week-long summer camp, Ada High School's Varsity Singers will present their 2018-19 premier performance at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 3 in the Ada school auditorium. The show is free and open to the public.
“Little Red” (as in Little Red Riding Hood) is this year’s theme. Vocalists are directed by Scott Henning, now in his third year at Ada, and instrumentalists are directed by Jonathan Lischak, a 10-year teacher at AHS. There are 28 singers, 13 band members, and 4 crew members this year.
Oshra Gadkar, an ONU student, is choreographer. Aleece Al-Olimat, an AHS sophomore, is pianist.
By Monty Siekerman
Ada High School girls soccer team relaxes on the front porch of Chad and Cathy Long’s home on Saturday following practice.
Their first game will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, at War Memorial Park. Doug Poling is head coach for the second year. The girls completed a three-day practice camp at ONU last weekend.
Front row, from left: Allison Dotson, Afia Okyere, Hailey Callahan, Timber Blankenship, Hasley Robirds, Bella East, Ella Poling. Back row: Kesewa Akyeampong, Brenna Hissong, McKenzie Long, Kylie Shafer, Alaina Robirds.
By Monty Siekerman
Safety and security are paramount in a school, so three mothers got together to spearhead a project called BOOTS for Bulldogs for the Ada Schools. The school system has instituted several policies and procedures to make the school campus as safe as possible.
The BOOTS for Bulldogs adds another level of safety for each classroom. So far, $11,500 out of a goal of $44,000 has been raised to keep danger out and allow safety in.
Mothers heading up the drive are Kristin Purdy, Hillary Buxton, and Amanda Henson.
Simplicity is The BOOTS strength. It can be put in place on a classroom door at a moment’s notice by anyone of any age.
