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Is the 2018-19 school year closer than we think?

The Ada High School Marching Band and Flag Corps will conclude its two-week band camp with a free performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20, in the parking lot behind the school.

This year’s theme is about space and the planets featuring music from English composer Gustav Holst’s most famous work, a suite entitled “The Planets.”

Alex Morgan (in the photo) plays the marimba at Ada High School band camp

The Ada High School Marching Band and flag corps is preparing an out-of-this-world experience for those who attend their shows this coming school year.

Paul and Nancy Oestreich of Ada received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Harold Cotsamire, who lives on Conley Avenue, received a beautification award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. 

Photos by Keep Hardin County Beautiful.

Ada HS band presents free show July 20

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada High School Marching Band and flag corps is preparing an out-of-this-world experience for those who attend their shows this coming school year.

This year’s band show is about space and the planets, featuring music from Gustav Holst’s suite titled “The Planets.”

A free show is set for 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20, in the back parking lot of the school for those who want a glimpse of the upcoming season. On Monday, band and flags members began an intensive two-week camp at the school to prepare for 2018-19 school year. They are practicing from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Several events on the community calendar

It may be mid-July, but the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce board is thinking about late summer and early fall events.

The board meets at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, in the Dean's Heritage Room in McIntosh Center on the ONU campus, according to Heather Cox, board president.

On the agenda include a discussion of several upcoming events. Those include a sidewalk sale and car show, Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival and the Harvest and Herb Festival.

Deb Curlis, chamber director, will provide a membership update and director's report.

The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club will hold its annual garage sale/bake sale fundraiser at 824 S. Johnson St. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Proceeds will be used for the end-of-the year party and other projects. Donations are accepted, as well. The club is led by advisors, Amy Stover, Rachael Underwood, Chad Hazelton and Jamie Hazelton.

 

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