This large pot, held up by railroad ties, is a beauty spot in Alger.
The planter, filled to overflowing with million bells, complements other hanging baskets on the porch of Mike and Tera Howard at 108 W. Lee, which is where State Route 235 turns south out of Alger.
Pictured are Reagan (left) and Rylee Pulfer with Ashtyn Kindle. (Monty Siekerman photo)
The Pawsitive Attitude 4H dog club is collecting donations of pet food and supplies to take to the West Virginia flood victims.
Donations can be dropped off at the Hardin County OSU Extension office until noon on Friday or in front of The Courier, 701 W. Sandusky St., Findlay, on Wednesday from 8-5 and Thursday from 8-5. The supplies will be delivered to West Virginia on Saturday.
Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on June 27 for their sixth meeting of the year. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Grant Smith followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Evan Lyle. Roll call was answered with favorite sport by 14 members with 3 advisors and 3 parents/guests present.
In old business, T-shirts have been ordered and will be delivered at the next meeting. Members volunteered to help with the Open House of the new Township Hall on July 9th from 10-2. Members will sweep out the barns, donate cookies for the event and help clean during the event.
The Ada school Music Boosters this week announced its 2016-17 officers. They are:
• Shane Wright – president
• Arlene Allison and Amy Spar - vice presidents, communications, publicity and marketing
• Amy Morgan and Arlene Allison – vice presidents, fundraising
• Beth Milks and Shelly Hopson – vice presidents, parent involvement and activities
• Secretary – Cindy Boehnm
• Treasurer – Dave Smittle
• Assistant treasurer – Amy Morgan
• Bingo volunteer coordinator* – Kelly Wright
• SCRIP coordinator* – Kim Smittle
* Volunteer/appointed
Lynne Scott leads an aqua zumba class at the Ada Pool on Saturday afternoon. Lynne is a certified aqua zumba instructor and certified to teach zumba on land, too. She has led several zumba classes on terra firma in several towns. The fast-paced aqua zumba routine is held every Saturday at the Ada pool from 12:05 to 12:40 p.m. About 13 people attend each week. You can join anytime. Cost is $5 per session. (Monty Siekerman photo)
