By Monty Siekerman
Reigning over the F and M Picnic for 2018: from left—Peyton Williams, princess; Isabella Wagner, junior princess; T Clark, junior prince; Maverick LaRue, prince.
Standing behind them is Kaylee Watson, 2017 princess who now lives in Newcomerstown. They and their families sold more than $6,500 in tickets. Eighty percent of the sales goes to the F & M to support the park.
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.
