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Outstanding Beautification Award

You'll find it at 602 S. Johnson St.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 30, 2018

Story by Monty Siekerman
There are two things about the beautiful home at 602 S. Johnson that you notice when you drive by. First, whoever lives there has good taste. The plantings seem to be the right sizes, in the right places, not overdone or understated. Secondly, how does all of this happen when you seldom see anyone gardening there?

Meet Karlen Waugh who lives in the big, yellow house with his two children, Mason, a freshman at ONU, and Alexis, a sophomore at Ada High School.  The home recently received an Outstanding Beautification Award from Keep Hardin County Beautiful. 

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The music and the temp—hotter than blazes

Wild Steelions and Northern Steel Drums #1 perform at The Inn
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
The Wild Steelions and Northern Steel Drums #1 entertained at dinner last Thursday on the patio at The Inn on campus.

They banged out Caribbean music with their sticks on various kinds of drums in appropriate weather.

Steel drum music originated in Trinidad and Tobago. At 5 o’clock on Thursday it was 90 degrees in Ada, six degrees hotter than in Trinidad at that time. Nevertheless, the diners sat back and enjoyed the beat from the steelpans.

Dr. Sarah Waters has directed steel drums at ONU for several years. The Wild Steelions consist of junior and senior high school students from Ada and nearby towns.

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Carie Dotson wins Junior Civic Club 50-50

Harvest and Herb ticket winner
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Carie Dotson  is the Ada Junior Civic League 50-50 Harvest & Herb ticket winner.  The annual fresh pecan sale is underway currently. Contact Jamie Wills at 419-236-4254 if interested in ordering. The club thanks the community for its continued support. 

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Red Hats visit Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Here they are—members of the Red Hat Society exiting Viva Maria’s restaurant after lunch on Thursday.

Members of the Society—who now number 30,000 in the USA plus others in 30 countries—gather monthly...just for fun.

They wear red hats and purple clothing, because they can and don’t give a hoot if the colors are outlandish. They simply gather for fun: to lunch, see a movie or play, shop. The Red Hat Society encourages women in their pursuit of fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment and fitness in the quest to get the most out of life.

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Icon dog of the week - Axle

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Meet Axle. He is a 1 1/2 year old American bulldog. He is ready for his loving forever home. 

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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A "superior" weekend for Ada band

Band and color guard qualify for state competition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 23, 2018

The Ada High School marching band and color guard earned "Superior" ratings in every area: general effects, auxillary (color guard), music, percussion and visual effects, at the Revere Minutemen OMEA Marching Band competition in Richfield on Sept. 22. 

This allows the group to participate in the state marching band finals at the end of October.  Superior ratings reflect an outstanding performance with very few technical errors and exemplifying true musical expression. This rating is reserved for outstanding performances.  Qualification for State Marching Band Finals is determined regardless of band size. 

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