The Ada High School Marching Bulldogs took first place in marching band competition held at Copley High School on Saturday.
Class B and C (based on school enrollment) were combined at this competition and despite being a smaller school and much smaller band, Ada was still able to come away with the first place trophy.
Undeterred by the extremely cold, windy conditions, the band received its first-ever superior rating for music.
Shelby, what year are you at Ada High School?
I’m a senior.
Tell us what classes you are taking this semester.
Communication, Psychology, College Prep English, Ag Business, Algebra III, Physics and I’m a student helper.
Have you started looking at colleges for next year?
Yes. Akron, Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. I’m interested in psychology or social work.
The American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio announces the resignation of Collene Conley, Community Chapter Executive of the American Red Cross of Hardin County. Conley resigned her position effective Sept. 24.
The American Red Cross thanks Conley for her service and dedication to the Red Cross mission, and wishes her well in the future. Conley served as the Hardin County Community Chapter Executive for over five years and she and her cadre of volunteers created a Red Cross service delivery model that can only be described as excellent.
Junior Civic League met Oct. 14, at the Rudolph H. Raabe Pharmacy Building on the campus of Ohio Northern University.
Dr. Michael Rush, Director of HealthWise at the university gave the program. He talked about the 12-week walking program, which he developed for the university employees.
The participants who enrolled following a screening, developed their goals, had comprehensive lab tests and measured their progress throughout the program in its second year.
On average the participants improved their cholesterol and blood sugar levels, weight, increased the amount of daily steps, minutes per day and days per week of exercise.
Ada Junior Civic League representatives presented checks totaling $2,400 to five community organizations this summer:
• Ada Public Library
• Ada Fire Department,
• Restore,
• Ada RR Park Garden, and
• Crossroads Crisis Center.
The League had very successful fund raising last club year. Fundraisers included pecan sales, hog raffle, Harvest and Herb Fest 50-50 raffle and a white elephant sale.
Fresh Georgia pecans may be ordered from any Junior Civic member for delivery in early November. Proceeds will go to community organizations.
Earlier this month Charles Van Dyne installed Ada Kiwanis Club officers for the coming Kiwanis year (October through September).
Officers are Heather Cox, president; John Berg, president-elect; David MacDonald, vice president; Brian Myers, secretary; Bryan Marshall, treasuerer.
Directors are Charles Van Dyne, Joe Ferguson, Sharon MacKenzie and Immediate Past President Myrna McCurdy. Bill Fuller, who was named as Secretary-Elect will be installed at a later date.
