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Come back can!

Why does this can move forward and backward? It's all about elastic potential energy. It was one of five science stations on Tuesday for several Kindergarten through third graders in a evening created by David Lusk, Ada teacher. Click here for the story and more photos.

Meet the Vancrest of Ada spotlight couple

Helen operated a quilt shop in Mt. Victory; Richard worked at a Hepburn farm elevator

Helen and Richard Laubis are the Vancrest of Ada residents in the March spotlight.

Here’s some information about the couple: 

They were married on Feb. 11, 1951, and have three children, Lou Ann, Barbara, and Mike.

Helen and Richard enjoy playing Bingo with the other residents, listening to musicians, and going out to eat on Vancrest’s men’s and women’s lunch outings.

Helen went Kenton High School and for one year attended BGSU. She enjoys watching OSU basketball; she played in high school as well.

She enjoys doing crafts such as making paper flowers and flowers on velvet.

March 23 Ada village tax assistance

Central Collection Agency reps will be in Depot

Representatives from Central Collection Agency (CCA) will be on site at the Depot on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  The representatives will provide assistance with Village of Ada income taxes. 

The village contracts with CCA to assist with the management of collection of income taxes.

For more information, contact the Ada village office at 419-634-4045, or visit CCA's website at ccatax.ci.cleveland.oh.us.

Detachable collars now in store shelves

By Lee Crouse
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February 1950 - Classroom Idea of ONU Student Places Detachable Collars on Store Shelves - Don Koch, ONU student, came up with the idea of a detachable shirt collar when he became too warm during class. He cut a collar from a sport shirt and fitted it with ordinary snaps to a V-neck sweater. A Canandaigua, New York, knitting firm signed a contract on Dec. 6, 1949, and started producing the collars. A patent was applied for in the inventor’s name. The Greenawalt store in Ada was the first store in the United States to offer Mr. Koch’s detachable collar for sale.

Goshen Youth 4-H Club meets 

Goshen Youth 4-H Club will kick off the 2019 4-H season with a sign-up meeting at the First Baptist Church, 11543 Co Rd 175, Kenton at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31.

This is a meeting for returning and new members to get a chance to sign up for online enrollment, computers will be available. 

Advisers will be available to answer questions about projects, and help families choose projects for the 2019 4-H season.

Advisors are Miriam Dulin 419-674-7277, Renee Dunahue 419-673-6359, and DeWayne Weaver 567-674-4627.

Copies of the meeting schedule will be available.

7th annual Apollopalooza April 11

Community celebration of career technical education

Apollo Career Center will hold its seventh annual Apollopalooza on Thursday, April 11, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Apollopalooza will showcase the high school and adult education programs, celebrate Apollo's partnerships with local businesses, highlight Career Tech opportunities, its students and instructors. The event is free and open to the public.

“Because Apollo is not a traditional high school or college, and because adults and high school students are being trained during the day and evening, Apollo is opening up the building, for the public to see and experience what Apollo students learn everyday,” said Dana Dukes-Norton, district communications manager.

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