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Laurie Laird inducted into Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Laurie Laird, owner of New Leaf garden center, Ada, was among six persons inducted into the Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame on Dec. 3. The ceremony took place during a Hall of Fame recognition banquet at St. John's United Church of Christ, Kenton.

Other inductees were Franklin Garmon,  Rex and Joan Sullinger and Bernard and Virginia Williams.

The purpose of the county Agriculture Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding agricultural contributions by Hardin County people and to honor those who have brought distinction to themselves and the agricultural industry.   

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Disgruntled postman

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Ian Dellifield, portrays "Mr. Walker," the disgruntled postman in Thursday's holiday musical performance "Santa, You've Got Mail," by the Ada fourth and fifth graders. Performances are at 1:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Ada School Auditorium. Click here for more details.

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Ada 4th and 5th graders present "Santa, You've Got Mail," twice on Dec. 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

“Santa, You’ve Got Mail,” is the title of this year’s Ada fourth and fifth grade holiday musical, according to Lori Wilson, elementary music director.

Performances are at 1:15 p.m. and again at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, in the Ada School Auditorium. The performances are open to the public.

Here’s a synopsis of the musical:

A disgruntled postman is tired of all the holiday letters and cards that create extra work for him around the many different holidays.

Songs include: Special Delivery, Going on a Sleigh Ride, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad, Hanukkah Lights, Reindeer on the Move Tonight, and Santa Here's a Letter For You

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Hey, kids! ReStore's kid's Christmas shopping spree is Dec. 7...Santa will be there

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

There’s a kids’ Christmas shopping spree at ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., on Saturday, Dec. 7, according to LeAnn Pryor, executive director.

From 10 a.m. to noon youth receive one ticket per family member: each ticket is good for one free gift. And, Santa will be at ReStore during the shopping spree.

Several other events are happening this month.

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It's "Merry on Main"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Members of the Ada High School choir performed Christmas carols in front of the Ada depot on Monday during the "Merry on Main" celebration that kicked off turning on the lights in the Depot Park. Click for a video.

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Interim reports go home with Ada students Dec. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 2, 2013

December is a busy month at the Ada schools. Here's a sampling of events from today's Ada school website.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 6 – Interim Reports sent home with all students
December 9 – Fall Sports Awards – 7 p.m. in K-12 Gym
December 17 – Geography Bee – 9:20 a.m. in Auditorium
December 18 and 19 – First Semester Exams
December 23 through January 5 – Holiday Break
January 6 – School classes resume

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