By Monty Siekerman
Whether you are 5 or 105 years old, there is a coloring contest for you at the Ada Public Library.
Patrons can choose between two pictures to vie for $15 gift certificates which will be given to winners in each of four categories:
• Kindergarten to second grade
• Third to fifth grade
• Sixth to 12th grade
• Adults
Stop by the library to choose the picture you want to color. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 31.
The Ada High School marching band earn a first place finish in Class C (schools with less than 300 students in grades 10-12) at the “Art in Motion” OMEA competition held Saturday in Norton.
The group also received the following awards when combining classes B and C:
• Best color guard
• Best percussion
• Best music
• Best visual effects
Additionally the band was awarded points for the best visual effect regardless of any band size!
The band received a superior rating, signifying an outstanding performance with very few errors, in the following categories: color guard, percussion and visual effect.
By Dusty Donley
In a game dominated by their defense, the Bulldog offense would leave their mark, scoring 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, sealing a big NWC road victory in Bluffton, beating the Pirates 38-14.
The Bulldog defense pitched a shutout over the final two quarters, helping to extend their winning streak to four games. The victory moves Ada to 6-2 on the season and 4-1 in the Northwest Conference.
The Ada Presbyterian Church celebrated its 175th anniversary with events Saturday and Sunday. Gathering on the church steps Sunday morning are (from left) Rev. Doyll Andrews, pastor from 1975-80; Tom Kier, clerk of session; Tom Gossel, who wrote a history of the church; and Rev. Patrick Allen, pastor since 1997. A dinner was served following the service in the fellowship hall. Youth from the United Methodist Church attended the service and dinner. (Monty Siekerman photo)
The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Community Service Awards.
Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors. A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.
Selection of Citizen of the Year will be based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better.
The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Alger Social Center.
Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage. Suggested donation is $7. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available.
Call 419-679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery. Located at the Alger Social Center on 210 N. Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.
