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No harm in being early

Here's the 2017-18 Ada elementary school supply list
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 8, 2017

No harm in being early.

While the 2016-17 school year is history, there's always next year. The end-of-the-year school newsletter has several items that look toward next school year.

One is the elementary supply list.

If your child failed to bring home the list, the Icon provides it in an attachment below below. You'll find supplies needed for Kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades.

The list includes everything from what color of pens needed for sixth graders to the size of crayon boxes needed for Kindergarteners.

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It's Noteworthy!

Area women invited to join summer women's choir in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017

It's Noteworthy!

Noteworthy is a women's choir meeting for six to eight rehearsals this summer, according to Vicki Mills of Vicki's Music Studio.

"I invite all interested area women to come, sing, laugh, learn, encourage and be encouraged as we learn both sacred and secular music," she said.  "Last year's group was a resounding success!"

She added that in last summer's choir singers ranged in age from 28 to 77. Several said they were thrilled with how much fun they had while also learning about vocal technique.

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Want to be a photographer?

Ada session on June 21 provides assistance if you want to enter a photo at the fair
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

Ada hosts a Wednesday, June 21, Little Sparks Goo Crew program, according to Jami Dellifield of the Hardin extension office.

This specific program assist persons in completing entries for the open class show at the Hardin County Fair.

The Ada session is from 10 to 11 a.m. and is titled “Let’s be a photographer.” Persons interested in attending should meet at the Ohio Northern University McIntosh Center.

A photo session takes place at the ONU duck pond.

Families are encouraged to help offset costs of open class fair entries and supplies with a $10 per family donation, payable to OSU Extension, Hardin County.

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IRISH92

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

The Icon spotted IRISH 92 in the Vancrest Ada parking lot. It's an Allen Country plate and you'll find this on a Honda CR-V in a slate grey color.

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ReStore receives grant

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, June 3, 2017

ReStore Community Center has received a $2,700 grant from the Hardin County Community Foundation.

Including:
$1,500 for food for lunches, Tuesday dinner, summer lunches at the park;

$1,000 to supplement the Knights of Columbus coat donation with newborn and toddler sizes and provide snow boots;

$200 for the Christmas shopping spree for children to select gifts for their parents and siblings.

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Ada loves a parade

Chamber invites you to join Harvest and Herb Fest' parade on Sept. 16
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

Ada loves parades and here’s your chance to be part of one in September.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites participants to join the 2017 Harvest and Herb Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 16, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.

The parade forms at 9 a.m. in the Ada schools parking lot. The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Junior Weihrauch of Arlington is the parade director. Persons with questions may contact him at 419-365-5304 or 419-889-4315.

A parade application form is attached at the bottom of this story.

Parade Guidelines:

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