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Allison named 2021 Ada Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 20, 2021

Arlene Allison, the Title I Reading Teacher at Ada Elementary School, received a surprise visit on Wednesday, November 17 notifying her that she is the 2021 Ada Distinguished Citizen of the Year. Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Deb Curliss and Ada students and staff congratulated her on the award.

Allison’s nomination highlighted her ongoing involvement with the Ada Academic Boosters and Ada Music Boosters, as well as leading the Harvest and Herb Queen competition for 20 years. 

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Weekend Doctor: Holiday eating

By Sophia Volpe, RD Blanchard Valley Hospital Dietetics
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 20, 2021

The holidays are quickly approaching, which can be such a joyful time of the year for celebrations with family and friends. However, they can also wreak havoc on our nutrition goals. The following are some helpful tips on how to be mindful during the holidays.

Don’t skip meals. A common thought around the holidays is, “if I skip lunch, I will be able to save those calories and eat them all at dinner.” However, skipping meals often leads to overeating at the next meal. It is important to eat three balanced meals during the holidays to help avoid overeating at gatherings.

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Holiday Spectacular productions span two weekends

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 19, 2021

When you attend ONU’s Holiday Spectacular, are you busy trying to find familiar faces? In addition to the student cast from Ohio Northern University, local youngsters audition for roles in the production. Director Kirsten Osbun-Manley notes “We have eighteen young children and seven teens in the Holiday Spectacular this year (2021). They are involved in...scenes throughout the production: Frosty, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, and as Santa's reindeer in Here Comes Santa Claus.”

The attached photo shows the cast during technical rehearsals.

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Summary of Nov. 16 Ada Village Council meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 19, 2021

The November 16 Regular Council Meeting of the Village of Ada was attended by all six members on the second floor of Village Hall, 115 West Buckeye Ave. The meeting  agenda and the approved minutes of the November 2 Regular Meeting are available at Combined Agenda & Minutes.

A funds transfer request and pay ordinances for $365,197.20 and $46,182.60 were approved unanimously.

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Nov. 19-20

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 19, 2021

On November 19 and 20 the Ada Drama Club will present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in the Ada Schools Auditorium. 725 W North Ave.

Tickets are $5 and are available on the school website for presale and will be available at the door. 

There are 26 cast members (plus crew) including students from 1st grade to 12th grade, as well as 2 homeschooled families.

Accompanying photos are from the production's November 18 dress rehearsal.

 

Cast List

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Marion-Hardin Corrections Special Meeting notice

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 18, 2021

The Hardin County Commissioners released the following notice for a Special Meeting of the Marion-Hardin Corrections Commison at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 19 at the Hardin County Commissioner's Office, 1 Courthouse Square, Kenton.

The meeting purpose is to discuss the hiring of personnel and compensation.

 

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