Civil War veterans will be remembered at a Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. Monday at Railroad Park. Prof. Ray Schuck and two ONU students located information about 80 vets from Ada and Liberty Township (see list below) who served in the Army between 1861-65.
A brick honoring each man has been inscribed with his name, rank, and unit. The bricks will be dedicated tomorrow morning. History Professor John Lomax will make remarks.
Cheryl Geer readies 80 bricks honoring local Civil War veterans. Last week, she and Eli Sexton installed the bricks at the base of the cannon in Railroad Park. (Monty Siekerman photo)
By Monty Siekerman
About 100 people attended the Community Heath Professionals annual Beacon of Hope dinner and auction on Thursday evening at the CHP community room. Several thousand dollars are raised annually during the auction to benefit CHP hospice programs.
Following dinner, Bud Jackson, of De Graff, volunteered his auctioneer talents during the live auction. Also, many silent auction items were available for bidding before and during the dinner.
By Monty Siekerman
Dear Darling Boutique opened in Ada on Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended not by one but by two Chambers of Commerce. The Grand Opening continues Friday and Saturday.
On a beautiful Friday morning, co-owners Rayel Rose and Rachel Daley welcomed a large crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Lu Cooke read a Governor’s Proclamation welcoming the new business.
Kenton Hardin Health Department is sponsoring an event where families can participate and at graduation each one receives a new bike! You do not have to have children to participate, adults may participate with no children. We are asking that you register 3 weeks prior to the event so we can get bikes for those that are attending. To register they just need to call the health department 419-673-6230.
