Teachers were happy that the temperature finally moderated so that youngsters could enjoy ball and jump rope during recess at lunch on Wednesday, the last day of school until break. These kindergarteners and first graders tore about the play area, burning off some energy before heading back inside for class. (Monty Siekerman photos)
The wonder in a child's eyes.
Santa showed up at preschool at the Ada Schools on Wednesday, giving several books and stickers to all of the children, thanks to the generosity of the Kiwanis club. Kiwanians supplied 27 children in both of the preschool classes with reading materials and fun things to do. (Monty Siekerman)
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance named Jesse Purcell as its new director of the chamber and tourism divisions of the organization. She will start her position on Jan. 2, 2017.
FROM THE ADA BULLDOG FACEBOOK - There are some very festival doors on Ada elementary school classrooms this month.
You’ll find a door decorated in a chimney-fireplace theme, let it snow, a Christmas tree, gifts wrapped, reindeers on the house tops, a singing reindeer, gingerbread men and women and even a Grinch.
Oh, and there’s an interesting custodian decoration that speaks for itself.
Dean Altstaetter plays the piano during Fireside Friday at The Inn. About 30 people relaxed with a Christmas carol sing-a-along, the fire lit, a time to meet friends and make new friends. Fireside Fridays will resume on Jan. 6 after break. Entertainment varies from week to week. (Photo by Monty Siekerman)
