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Guess what authors are coming to Ada? Give up? Ask an elementary student

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 26, 2016

Authors Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel will visit with Ada elementary students on Tuesday, April 5, during this spring's famous author visit, according to Chanda Smith of the school media center.

Susan is an award-winning author of picture books for children, many of which she co-authors with her sister, illustrator Janet Stevens. 

The two travel across the globe sharing stories with thousands of students, teachers, librarians, administrators, and parents.

Check the video below for a sampling of their books. And, watch the Icon for more details of their visit.

 

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Ada chamber meet the new guy in town: "Tommy Tire"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 25, 2016

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce met the new guy in town earlier this month.

The new guy is Tom Dotson, and his business name is Tommy Tires.

Dotson and his wife, Sheena, this winter expanded their tire Bluffton business with an Ada location at 3032 State Route 309 (intersection of 309 and 235).

A ribbon cutting of the Ada store took place on March 16. The event also included a tour of the facility for the chamber. The building a former carpet warehouse,  includes a 40 by 80-foot addition that will service semis.

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Taxman cometh

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

The taxman cometh soon. Deadline for free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is Tuesday, April 5. To make make an appointment call 419-772-2075.

Here, ONU Professor Dr. Dexter Woods confers with one of his students, Patrick Jeffries, about a client's tax information.

The students prepare the federal, state, and school tax forms which are then reviewed by Professor Woods before being sent electronically. It's free to those who earn $54,000 or less and have taxes that are not complicated

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A craft and vendor fair for a good cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
There was a good turnout of sellers and buyers at the craft and vendor fair held at the Ada VFW on Saturday. All proceeds went to help Amelia Griffin and her family help pay medical expenses. Amelia, 5, has cancer.

Photos:
• Stacy Manns at Your Inspiration at Home table, offering many flavors, such as dips, seasonings, glazes and spices.

• Shirley Matthewson (left) places an order with Jessica Jordan for LimeLight. Jessica was chairperson for the craft and vendor.

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Ada schools part of 40-district network advocate group seeking postive changes in public education

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 22, 2016

ICON VIEWS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN SURVEY AT BOTTOM OF STORY

Superintendents from nearly 40 school districts, including Ada Schools, have formed a network to advocate for positive changes in public education. The group is called Northwest/West Central Ohio Public School Advocacy Network. 

The network grew from concerns over a loss of local control in public education. It hopes to inform communities about challenges and opportunities public schools face so community members might exercise a more informed influence over state and local decisions involving children's education. 

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Village tax assistance

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 21, 2016

Taxpayer Josh Klein (left) gets help from Robert Kobie, of the Central Tax Collection, the company that administers the Ada Village income tax. The CCA sends a representative to the Ada Depot one Saturday a year to help local residents complete their tax forms.

Missed out? Have questions? Call the CCA at 800-223-6317. Tax deadline is April 18. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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