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Bear Bear, 12-year-old pomeranian mix, Icon's dog of the week

Bear Bear, 12-year-old male pomeranian mix, 7 pounds, older fellow in need of a loving 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: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Four Ada cheerleaders named All-Americans; invited to holiday parades

Four members of  the Ada High School varsity cheer squad were named All-Americans at their recent Universal Cheer Association cheer camp at Ohio Northern.

Nora Dellifield was invited to attend the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rielyn Castle, Anabel Alexander, and Lyric Jones were invited to attend the New Year's Day parade in London, England. They can also choose to attend the Thanksgiving Day parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Ten to 12 percent of all cheerleaders receive the honor after a tryout during camp. Universal Cheer Association, a division of Varsity Spirit.

Here's the 2016 Farmers and Merchants Picnic prince and princess candidates

By Monty Siekerman

Among the candidates for prince and princess at F&M picnic Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13 are (front row, from left) Laevaeh Click-Conley, 5, and Laliyah Click-Conley, 3, daughters of Wendy Conley; Ryan Roberts, 9, son of Rusha Ford; Kyleigh Watson, 4, daughter of Jordan and Megan Watson; Savanna Rayl, 4, daughter of Courtney and Jason Rayl.

Back row, from left:  Robyn Newland, 11, daughter of John Knight; Kaylee Watson, 8, daughter of Jordan and Megan Watson; LynKin McDougle, 7, daughter of Aaron and Lyndsay McDougle; Bailey Eitel, 9, daughter of Chris and Cathy Eitel; Karmen Hall, 10, daughter of Michael and Andrea Hall.

It's band camp week - Toy Story this year's theme; preview performance July 29

If you’r hear drum cadences, the Ada school fight song, or the music from Toy Story, it’ is the Ada High School Marching Band and Color Guard preparing for the 2016 fall football and competition season. 

Ada Band and Color Guard members are deep into marching band camp at the school. The camp started July 18 and continues until Friday, July 29.

A special preview performance will be held at the conclusion of camp at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, in the Auxiliary gym. 

Let's start at measure 16

Ada High School Band Director Jonathan Lischak is holding band camp this week week to prepare about 40 musicians for the upcoming season. The band will participate in the F & M Picnic and Harvest and Herb Fest parades, the county fair band show, and football games this fall. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Here's Sally, Icon's dog of the week

"Sally" is a sweet girl who loves attention. She is a special needs dog with some skin issues. You will fall in love with her at first sight.

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: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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