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WOW! Several first places - nice way to start band competition season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

It was a great way to launch the 2015 band competition season.

The Ada High School marching band launched competition season Sept.
26 at the Revere High School Invitational, Richfield. 

CLICK OUT THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY.

In its class the band earned first place, including first place percussion, guard and visual effects. 

The marching band earned an excellent rating overall, regardless of band size, with their Pac-Man themed performance. 

The Revere High School Invitation is an OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) djudicated event.  

 

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Here's an update on Ada Kiwanis

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

Several significant items were on the recent Ada Kiwanis Club meeting agenda.

• Joe Ferguson presented a certificate of recognition from Hardin County 4-H Junior Fair Livestock Sale to the club. He noted that as part of a buyer’s group, the club supports 76 Jr. Fair projects for Ada youth.  He presented a certificate to President John Berg for the club’s participation.

• Jon Umphress was awarded a certificate of recognition for his service to the club, especially for his service as Club Secretary-Treasurer from 1999-2009.  It was noted that the club owes Jon a great debt for his superlative service.

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Football: Special teams unit make the big plays in Friday's win

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

By Dusty Donley

With the offense struggling due to inclement weather, it was the Bulldog special teams unit that made the play of the game, helping to secure a 14-13 Ada road victory over the Crestview Knights. The tough Northwest Conference win moves the Bulldogs to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the NWC.

Dreadful weather conditions wreaked havok on both offenses as neither team was able to find a groove early in the game. With Ada consistently shutting down Crestview's potent running game for most of the first quarter, the Knights would turn to the arm of quarterback Dylan Grandstaff.

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Melvin "Bud" Griffith 1954-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

Melvin “Bud” Griffith, Jr. , 61, died on Sunday, Oct, 4, 2015, at 12:18 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on Sept. 12, 1954, in Floyd County, Kentucky to Melvin and Arlene (Slone) Griffith, Sr. who preceded him in death. On Sept. 8, 1971, he married Edna M. Wireman and she survives in Roundhead.

Melvin worked as a roofer for Frost & Company. 

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George M. Wince 1936-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

George M. Wince, 78, died on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at 3 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Dec. 20, 1936, in McClain County, Illinois, to Homer and Rose (Lorch) Wince who preceded him in death. On June 2, 1973, he married Carol Jean Fleming and she survives in Ada.

George had been a lifelong farmer, he also did backhoe work for many years. He and his brother, Glenn were the first farmers in the area to have an egg-layer business. He had also worked part time for the Village of Ada and later for Liberty Township.

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Roberson funeral arrangements pending

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 4, 2015

Arden "Stretch" Roberson, former ONU football coach for whom the stadium is named, died Saturday. Arrangements are pending at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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