Photos and story by Ken Collins
Warmer temperatures on Sunday were the kiss of death for snowmen in Ada. And so we present a "Requiem for Roger's Snowman."
Roger says his snowman was over seven feet tall originally. Now it is nowhere near that tall, and the carrot nose, hat, and scarf lie scattered on the ground.
By Monty Siekerman
Matt Gossman was elected a new member of the Ada school board last fall. He was sworn in the first of the year. We asked him to tell us about his background.
How long is your term? Have you previously been on the school board?
It is a 4 year term and this is my first term.
Tell me about your job and educational background.
I work for Marathon Pipe Line out of Lima. I have an associates degree in manufacturing engineering.
Note about the Dog of the Week: Meet Jeremy, 6 year old male corgi mix, 28 pounds
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.
Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club sign-up is underway according to Amy Spar. The club celebrates its 80th 4-H year this year.
4-H is open to youth 8 years of age and in the 3rd grade. Liberty Belles and Boys will hold their sign-up meeting Tuesday, March 1, from 7-8 p.m. at the Ada First Presbyterian Church.
Regular club meetings will be held the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month March 15 through July 19 at the church.
Here are Ada's top spellers, from left: 1st place Ryan Kilgallon, 2nd place Ryley Davie, and 3rd place Leona Dalton. They finished as the top three contestants in the Ada spelling bee held Feb. 17.
Interesting stories from the spelling bee according to Suzanne Hardesty, Gifted Coordinator for Ada schools.
• Leona was an alternate and really did not want to compete, but was persuaded to give it a try. Her mom was able to reschedule her lunch break at the last minute to see Leona.
