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And here are the pedal pull winners from Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 11, 2014

There's more high-powered tractors in Ada than you might realize. Fifty-six youth entered this year's Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic pedal pull, coordinated by the Ada Kiwanis Club.

ALL WINNERS PHOTOS BELOW

Here are the winners:
Class 1 (age 3 & 4)    11 competitors
1st Place Marshall Capps  Lima
2nd Place Chad Williams  Ada
3rd Place Carter Reese  Perrysburg
4th Place Langston McClain  Ada

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Ada Barnyard Farmers will have petting zoo at F&M Picnic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 5, 2014

By Caralee Stover

The Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club met on Sunday, July 13, at 3 pm. The meeting was called to order by President Alexis Amburgey. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Melia Santillanez and the 4-H Pledge was led by Hope Hazelton. Roll call was done by Secretary Shelby Hazelton, there were 22 members present.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Shelby Hazelton. The Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Brice Ferguson. Health and Safety Officer Hope Hazelton gave a report. Committee reports were given by President Alexis Amburgey.

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Ada Kwanis members create "Smile Packs" for Uganda youths

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 4, 2014

Members of the Ada Kiwanis recently assembled back-to-school and hygiene bags for the Children of Nations Smile Pack drive for Uganda Africa.

David MacDonald is the project coordinator.

The school packs holds a variety of items including:

• composition books
• Math Kit (ruler, protractor, compass)
• package of colored pencils
• pencil box filled with the following items:
• blue/black pens
• pencils
• pencil sharpener
• glue sticks
• pink eraser
• pair of safety scissors

The hygiene packs include:

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Here's an update on Cessna Minutemen 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 4, 2014

By Jessica Breidenbach

The Cessna Minutemen 4-H held a meeting on July 29, at Walnut Grove Church. Vice president, Ashley Breidenbach led the 4-H pledge while president, Zac Breidenbach led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken by Kenzie Kater by asking the members their favorite color. Minutes were also read by Kenzie Kater. The treasurer's report was read and it was announced that the members need to pay for their books and dues by the August 19th meeting.

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Here comes the band, ready for fall football and band competitions

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 4, 2014

After two tiring weeks, Ada High School band camp concluded on Friday. The conclusion of camp was marked with a performance by the band and color guard.

They performed a portion of this season’s competition show in addition to some tunes that can be heard at AHS football games this fall.

Open the attachment at the bottom of this story for photos of that performance. 

(Photos by Bailey Bowers)

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15 with Noah Allen: Talking about homeschooling, music and photography

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, July 31, 2014

15 Minutes with Noah Allen
Interview by Bailey Bowers
Photos by Noah Allen

Tell us about being homeschooled. What are the best and worst parts about it?

So to clarify about homeschooling in general, the reason I choose to be homeschooled (and the reason my parents gave me the opportunity) is that it gives me the ability to expand my worldview and mind. Why? Because I’m not taught what someone wants me to be taught but I can develop my own ideas about the world - it’s less consuming and more thinking.

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