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Joe and Linda Ferguson hosting Japanese visitor through 4-H

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 29, 2016

Ada Kiwanis members learned about Ada's connection to Labo, an international 4-H exchange program.

Jun Tsukmato spoke to the members of the  program at the club's recent meeting. Her Ada host family is Joe and Linda Ferguson.

The exchange of students between Japan and North American provide children and their families the opportunity to experience a new culture, learn a new language and become international citizens.

 Labo families welcome a foreign child into their family in order to make friends, learn about a new culture, introduce their own customs and practice a new language.

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Area artists uncork their creativity in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Thirty-three hungry artists enjoyed a wine and dine event at 220 N. Main on Tuesday evening.

After the gourmet meal, the artists and would-be artists painted a picture on slate of fireflies in a jar sitting in the grass. Patrons will vote on three possibilities to paint on canvas next month. Checkout their website at uncorkedwineandesign.com.

Darrell Seiler of Dunkirk is the art instructor. The theme of Wine and Dine is "Uncork Your Creativity," according to Amanda Morrison of Dola, co-owner. Next month will be Wine and Dine's first anniversary.

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Have your cake and eat it too

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

On Saturday Ferguson Insurance celebrated its 60th anniverary serving the Ada community.

From left arte Jamie Hazelton, Joe Ferguson and Laura Ferguson getting ready to have some anniversary cake.

 

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Here's the lastest from Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on July 25, 2016 for their eighth meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Micah Cook followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Asher Bridenstine.  Roll call was answered with favorite cake by ll members with 2 advisors and 7 parents/guests present.  

For officer reports, Jake Bushong gave an environmental report on using manure on fields as fertilzer.  He discussed the positives and possible negatives of using manure on fields.

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Meet Dakota Gossman, F&M prince candidate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Meet Dakota Gossman, 10, and a prince candidate for Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic. He is the son of Matt and Katie Gossman of Ada. He was on vacation wwhen the group photo of prince and princess candidates was taken last week.

 

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Prince and princesses for a day!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Children enjoyed a prince and princess tea with fabulous food and entertainment held at The Inn at ONU on Sunday afternoon.

Here, Alieia Burkheimer (left) and her daughter, Olivia, talk with Alieia's sister, Angela Clemons and Dean Alstaetter.

Angela is food and beverage specialist at The Inn. Dean, on the ONU music faculty and an admissions officer, provided music on the keyboard for the royal guests. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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