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And, Saturday's Harvest and Herb parade was a great one

HERE'S 20 PARADE PHOTOS BY MONTY SIEKERMAN
The 33rd annual Harvest and Herb Fest parade flowed down Main Street on Saturday morning with many Ada and ONU groups represented on farm wagons, in convertibles, in emergency vehicles, and on foot. Several out-of-town marchers participated, as well.

Junior Weihrauch organized the half-hour long parade that traveled from the ONU science complex parking lot, down Main Street to College Avenue.

Kids love a parade because all of the candy tossed toward them. Most youngsters end up with a sackful of goodies without going door-to door in the chilly weather which usually accompanies Halloween.

Bluffton Icon viewer Del Gratz took a photo of this plate with his cell phone in Arlington. And, no, we don't know the story behind it.

Here's your chance to own a piece of Ada HS marching band history. Ada Music Boosters have recycling some of the marching band's old uniforms.

Featuring brass buttons, these exclusive bags have been created from Ada
Marching Band Uniforms retired in 2007.

Selections include:
• laptop cases
• tote bags
• drawstring backpacks
• pillow cases, and
• wristlets.  

Custom orders are also available. Contact the music boosters for orderin details.

Not to mention a great parade

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
A large crowd was on hand for the 33rd annual Ada Harvest and Herb Fest on Saturday. Good weather, a record number of vendors, the crowning of a queen, a parade and family-friendly entertainment drew many people to Ada’s Main Street from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Almost magically, everyone was packed up, the street sweeper had done its job, and SR 235 was open to traffic by 5 p.m.

As the 2019 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Jillian Froment, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is encouraging those on Medicare to review their drug and health insurance coverage options and select a plan that fits their needs and budget.

The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of ODI, will host Medicare Check-Up Day events throughout the state to help consumers compare and select the best plan that meets their unique needs.

Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 runs from October 15 through December 7. 

Photos by Monty Siekerman
Anabel Alexander and Brice Ferguson are crowned AHS Homecoming Queen and King at football pregame ceremonies Friday evening at War Memorial Stadium.

Last year’s royalty was on hand to congratulate Anabel and Brice. They are Alex Waugh, now an ONU student, and Jakob Hoschak, now a student at Ashland University.

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