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Ada Historical Society takes historical step

First-ever full slate of officers elected
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

By Monty  Siekerman
The Ada Historical Society now has a full slate of officers (pictured) following a monthly meeting of the organizing group.

Sixteen people attended Monday’s meeting at the Ada Public Library. Plans for an initial membership drive were discussed as well as where to house materials given to the Society and future projects.

Photo: Charter officers of the Ada Historical Society are (front row, from left) Rhett Grant, president; Kathleen Anspach, vice president; Jon Umphress, secretary; Joe Ferguson, treasurer; (back row) Paul Logsdon, Lee Crouse, Ruth Roider, all board members.

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Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H club met at 7:00 on April 16th at the Hardin Northern Schools.  The recreation for the night was limbo, this was held by Makenna Ebiling and Hedi Trachsel.  There were 44 members present, 8 advisers, and 8 guest.  The meeting was led by Rylee Bame.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Preston Grappy and the 4-H Pledge by Cruz Curtis.  Members of the club paid for their books and turned in their dues.  There will be both a safety and health demonstration held next meeting.  T-shirt order forms were also passed out and need to be turned in by May 21st.  Bob McBride also went over how members will start keeping a journal to keep track of their progress on

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Tom Cassell recognized

During 90th birthday party he received certificate for 70 years as a legionnaire
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 16, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Tom Cassell was honored with a certificate for 70 years of continuous membership in Ada American Legion Post 185 during his 90th birthday party. Tom, a former village councilman, was feted at an open house at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon.

Tom enlisted in the Navy in 1945. In 1950, he was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War.

Many well wishers were on hand for the man who is a 70-year member of the Boy Scouts, a life member of the VFW, a member of the Masonic Lodge for 46 years, a member of the Lions Club for 35 years, and a Methodist for 75 years.

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On your mark, get set, go"...start walking

PAWS raises money for juvenile diabetes research
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 15, 2018

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Amanda Swanson says, “On your mark, get set, go” to begin the walk/run for juvenile diabetes research held Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center. The goal was to raise $3,000.  

- Don't miss the photos below -

Amanda, a biology major, is president of the ONU chapter of the Professional Organization of Women in Science (PAWS), the sponsoring group. ONU HealthWise also assisted with the project.

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She knows a thing or two about fire trucks

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, April 13, 2018

Meri Skilliter, Ada Schools superintendent, reads about fire trucks to the preschoolers, who were learning about transportation. She knows a thing or two about fire trucks since her husband has been a firefighter for many years. The children toured an Ada-Liberty fire truck the day before she read to them.

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Ada area job fair

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 12, 2018
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