Ada Cub Scouts recently had an musical experience to remember.
The Scouts were introduced to steel drums by Dr. Sarah Waters, who teaches applied percussion, steel drum band, percussion ensemble, conducting, African and American Music at Ohio Northern University.
Dr. Waters described the steel drums to Ada Cub Scouts (from left) Alex Rockhill, Tristen Dalton, Dylan Hartman, Connor Daugherty, Robby Waters, Xander Wells and Roman Snyder.
Her own steel drum experience includes being a member of the “All-Star Steel Drum Band,” which performed at PASIC in Austin, Texas.
The Red Cross bloodmobile surpassed its goal of 29 units, with the help of Curtis Engelhardt (pictured). Thirty-two units were given by individuals with an hour to go before "closing up shop" for the day. The "five o'clock rush" had begun. All four beds were in use. It takes about an hour to give blood. Community Health Professionals hosted the visit. The Junior Civic League provided sandwiches, cookies, and drinks to the donors afterwards. Various clubs in town provide these items for each bloodmobile visit. The bloodmobile visits Ada every two months. Next visit is 11:30 a.m.
It may not be The Bahamas, but these "regulars" at McDonald's are enjoying coffee on the patio at McDonald's. Robert and Marsha Stull (left) sip a cup of joe with Lee and Connie Crouse. A week ago snow piled high on the table, making the table look like a giant ice cream cone. (Monty Siekerman)
The Ohio Northern University Office of International Services presents speaker Zohra Sarwari in the McIntosh Ballroom on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Sarwari’s speech is titled “No, I Am Not a Terrorist.”
The lecture, free and open to the public, will give members of the community the opportunity to learn a bit more about Islam, its relationship with terrorism, and diversity through the perspective of an Orthodox Muslim woman.
The Ada Public Library would like to extend a big THANK YOU to the FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library for their support in purchasing a new storytime rug for our Meeting Room. The rug was unveiled and enjoyed by our families this morning, with many children excited as to what objects or letters they were sitting on!
Rodney L. Hollon, 61, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at 12:05 a.m.at his residence in Alger.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to James A. and Eva Jean (Hall) Hollon and they preceded him in death. Rodney was previously married to Debbie Hollon and she survives in Belle Center, Ohio.
He retired from Rockwell International in 2009 after working for 35 years as a machinist. He was attending the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger. He was a 1972 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School. Rodney was an avid dirt track fan and his son’s crew chief for 12 years. A special thanks to the Ada Community Health Professionals for their care of Rodney.
