Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on May 2, 2016 for their third meeting of the year. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Evan Lyle followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Kevin Smith. Roll call was answered with favorite fair food by 22 members with 3 advisors and 11 parents/guests present. The members were asked to introduce their parents to the club.
There was a health report given by Asher Bridenstine. He told us what would be in a First Aid Kit and showed an example of one he had made.
The project books were passed out to members. A reminder that the next meeting there will be trash pickup for the township. Members ordered t-shirts for the year.
The fundraiser gospel sing at ReStore last Saturday evening drew about 50 people to hear seven vocalists and a saxophone player. The crowd enjoyed the uplifting music.
In the photo above, Marlene Vance of Clyde was one of the soloists.
Below is a photo of the crowd. (Jerry Maag photos)
The Town and Country Creators met for a regular meeting at St John’s Evangelical Church, Kenton on Monday May 2, 2016 at 6pm. Club President, Devry Moore, presided at the meeting. The American Pledge was led by Evan Tudor and the 4H Pledge was led by Carah Deardorff.
Arbor Day's observation in Ada's third grade included announcing the art contest winners, who each received a book about trees. This is a personal project that Dave Retterer, Ada mayor, began several years ago.
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.
Today we meet Gary Wells, art teacher, whose advice is to “do what you love.” Gary joins Steve Jobs, Maya Angelou, Ray Bradbury and a whole host of others proclaiming this same mantra as he works each day in the art room to support our students with motivation for success.
• Subjects and grades currently teaching.
High School art grades 8 - 12 and Ceramics 1, 2 and 3.
