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Turkeys in disguise

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, November 18, 2017

This is how Ada Elementary second graders see turkeys in disguise. And why wouldn't the big, delicious birds want to wear a disguise this time of year?

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Tim Garmon starts nondenominational church

New endeavor met for first time last Sunday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 16, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Tim Garmon of rural Ada has started a nondenominational church at Ada Vancrest.

The new church is open to residents and the public. The new endeavor, which met for the first time last Sunday, has services at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Garmon said he was led by God to begin a church for senior citizens. The church combines traditional and contemporary aspects of worship. 

Several years ago, Garmon pastored United Methodist churches in Dunkirk and Patterson. He currently is head of maintenance at one of the equestrian complexes at the University of Findlay.
 

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Ada's newest park going for the dogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Amburgey Construction has broken ground for the Ada Dog Park on East Lehr Ave.

Golden retriever Abby gives "paws up" as she watches the digging for the water line to the 100'x300' area that is on the far north side of War Memorial Park. Fundraising this year has been successful for the $33,000 project, but more money needs to be raised to fully reach the goal.

Checks payable to Ada Dog Park Association may be mailed to 301 S. Johnson St. Ada, Ohio, 45810. There are 1,400 dogs with licenses in the 45810 ZIP code, and probably a few without licenses.

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An evening of happy, beat-driven music coming your way

Five percussion groups in Presser Hall, Nov. 28
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
An evening of happy, beat-driven music will fill Presser Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. Five percussion groups will perform, including the ONU Percussion Ensemble, Steel Drum Band, African Dance and Drumming Ensemble, the newly-formed Samba Band and an Ada favorite, the Wild Steelions.

The Wild Steelions, made up of area junior and senior high students, will perform a variety of steel drum tunes as well as holiday tunes. Think Caribbean Islands.

The Samba Band (think Brazilian music) will perform a high-energy tune called "Summer Samba."

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Lots and lots of decorated Christmas trees

20th annual Festival of Trees underway
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 13, 2017

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By Monty Siekerman
The 20th annual Festival of Trees at Community Health Professionals is underway with the most items ever to bid on: more than 125 holiday items from fully decorated trees to a collection of homemade doilies. The Festival, located at 1200 S. Main, is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. throughout the week.

Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:

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Indoor Veterans Day service

Wynn Hauenstein speaker
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 12, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Wynn Hauenstein, an Ada High School and ONU grad, spoke today at the annual ONU observance for Veterans Day in Presser Hall. Wynn told of his experience during the Vietnam War.

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Wynn described the struggles Vietnam veterans faced, also debunking several myths held about the war at the time. He closed with saying how proud he is to have served and how he firmly believes this country is “the greatest on the face of the earth.”

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