Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club had their second successful meeting of the year last week. Here are the new officers of the club:
President: Austin Amburgey
Vice President: Brice Ferguson
Secretary: Melia Santillanez (Stand in Elsie)
Treasurer: Riley Ferguson
Reporter: Alyssa Wince
Photographer: Dakota Gossan
Health & Safety: Jillian Hazelton
Recreation: Wyatt Ferguson
Members who had demonstrations were the Ferguson's. Refreshments were by the Amburgey's. Unfinished business included Books are not in yet.
Ada elementary artists have their work on display at the Mazza Museum, University of Findlay, this spring, according to Kristi Steiner, elementary art teacher.
She explains how the student work was selected:
"In January I had grades 3, 4 and 5 make projects based off the artist and illustrator Ashley Bryan. From there I picked 24 pieces to take to the Mazza Museum in Findlay. They will be on display from March 13 to May 5."
Ada Police Officer Penny Keller-Clark spoke with residents of Vancrest on Wednesday during a "Cookies with a Cop" session. She discussed issues facing law enforcement and the community. Members of the police department plan to informally meet with residents each month. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Longtime leaders of the Farmers and Merchants picnic board have decided to retire from the organization, and the board is looking for new members to assist in organizing the annual community event.
Bernie Mackey, president, and Brenda Mackey, treasurer, have decided to step down after many years of dedicated service. Yvonne Bonham will continue as secretary.
The picnic, now in its 104th year, is one of the longest running festivals in Ohio. It's traditionally held the second Saturday of August.
Those interested in serving the community by being on the board may call the War Memorial Park office at 419-634-0074.
The Ada Film Club will host its first ever Student Film Festival in May, according to an announcement on the Ada school website.
The festival starts at 5 p.m., Thursday May 18. All students from freshmen to seniors may enter films they have made for projects, for outside events, or just for fun. Watch the Icon for more details.
Here are other announcements from the school website, of interest to Icon viewers?
Announcement for Yearbook: Yearbook spring picture day is Tuesday, April 11. Student groups will be called down over the announcements throughout the day, including lunch.
Alex is a Husky Mix. She is 9 years old, 83 pounds. She is a beautiful, nice gal looking for her forever home.
To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.
The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.
