Artifacts from prior churches sought for March 16 celebration
From Rev. Brandi Grant-Rigsby and Ada First UMC 10-Year Anniversary Planning Team
Greetings,
“We are the church, you are the church. We are the church together!”
Can you believe it will soon be 10 years that we have been in our current church building? A decade of Sunday services, baptisms, weddings, memorial services, potlucks, meetings, missions, and Sunday school classes!
A little history—Methodism originated in Ada in 1852 with a few settlers who began a class meeting in an old school house on Main Street and Montfort Avenue. In 1861, the Methodists assisted the Presbyterians in building the old Presbyterian Church and they worshipped together!
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Ada Athletic Boosters will be holding their Annual Reverse Raffle at Liberty Oaks. Our organization provides support to all athletes at Ada Schools. This past year we have supported:
Hudl technology
Senior banners
$40/player per team
Elementary sports league dues/fees
Wrestling mat
Football runout tunnel
Deposit for Boys Soccer at Crew Stadium
Swim Caps
Programs for all seasons
$100/new cheerleader
Coaching fees/dues
Track timing system
Cheer Pom Poms
Whiteboards for HS locker rooms
We are looking for donations to the event. It can be a monetary donation or any item that you would like to give. If you choose to donate and item or money, we will list your business or individual name on a sponsor board.
Girl Scout cookies are here! You can find them at local booths beginning this weekend, February 14.
One place in Ada you will find them is at Hays Insurance drive-through, but there's a difference this year. Chad Hays, owner of Hays Insurance, has turned what used to be an ATM into a "Scout Shed," complete with heat, electricity, a bench and shelves.
The local Girl Scouts will not have to be outside in the cold at that site and you can purchase your cookies at the window.
The Girl Scouts and Hardin County want to offer a warm thank you to Chad Hays for this example of his community involvement.
We so appreciate our customers, especially during the month of January.
The three J’s are a known struggle for those in retail and small town businesses: January, June and July.
This tracks for the small businesses in Ada. We rely heavily on the college community. And with the college off for winter break until the end of January, it can be tough.
However, I want to thank our locals for pushing in last week. As we were still slow, we have climbed from the previous years. We are still in a season of growth and we know that is due to locals supporting us and sharing about us with friends and family.
Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator in Hardin County, was recognized as Hardin County's Outstainding Fair Supporter at a breakfast hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture at the Ohio Fair Manager's Association annual convention on Friday, January 3.
Amanda's passion for the youth of Hardin County goes well beyond the duties of her job description. She invests countless hours specifically at our fair including working with our Junior Fair Board, assisting with ribbons and awards, supporting junior fair entries, assisting with risk management and so much more.
