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6th graders mulch Railroad Park gardens
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 26, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
In the blink of an eye, Ada 6th graders mulched the Railroad Park gardens on Thursday afternoon.

With the help of teachers and several village employees, the 75 students applied a mountain of mulch to all of the beds and planted some annuals.

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This is a tradition that has been going on, toward the end of the school year, for 20 years. The assistance of the school kids saves a lot of labor and, hopefully, gives then an appreciation for the park, its Depot, and the newly-refurbished caboose.

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Of ducks, mulch, and scholarships

Poster animals for Ada Lions mulch sale
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
One fine morning this week found Mr. and Mrs. Mallard resting in a front yard on West North Avenue.

The couple apparently approved of the recently mulched area of birch trees and hosta plants, which leads me into a "commercial" for the Ada Lions Club mulch sale.

Most Saturdays in May have been rainy, putting a damper in the service club's main project of raising money for scholarships for graduating Ada High School students. Thus, the club is extending its sale into June so gardeners can order more mulch and the club can earn more money for scholarships.

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The Ada Lions Club officers elected

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, May 25, 2017

The Ada Lions Club elected officers on Wednesday evening during a dinner meeting at the Center on Central.

From left are Bernie Mackey, president; Paul Fletcher, vp; Jason Hoschak, vp; Bob Simmons, vp; Jerry Dearth, treasurer; Rob Kanzig, secretary; Ronnie Cheney, lion tamer.

The club voted to continue selling mulch past Memorial Day since most Saturdays in May have been rainy. To order mulch call 419-634-5626.

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Order now and the Ada Music Boosters will love you berry much

Blueberry fundraiser underway - order by June 23
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 25, 2017

"One berry, two berry, pick me a Blueberry!" So begins Jamberry by Bruce Degen. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy blueberries and the Ada Music Boosters are ready to provide them.

The Boosters are holding a blueberry sale to benefit the  2017-18 school year music programs.

You will be purchasing 10 pounds of ultra-fresh, hand-picked New Jersey blueberries.The blueberries are delicious and they freeze well. These blueberries are grown by Stoney Creek Blueberries in Hammonton, N.J.

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Ada police and ReStore invite youth to SAFER Academy

June 19-23 at War Memorial Park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 25, 2017

Have a safe summer.

The Ada Police Department, in conjunction with the Ada Community Re-Store's summer lunch program, will conduct the S.A.F.E.R. Academy for youth in June at the Ada War Memorial Park.

The Academy takes place at the park from Monday through Friday, June 19-23 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Academy is held prior to the ReStore Lunch Program.

Ada Police Department and the K-9 team, BCI Crime Scene Unit, Ada/Liberty Fire and EMS, the Lima/Allen County Bomb Squad, will make presentations.

About SAFER - Seeking Aid From Every Resident

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Film fest at high school Tuesday afternoon-evening

Plus some free books from the school library for summer reading
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Here's some last-minute news items from Ada schools as the school year winds down.

FILM FESTIVAL - The first-ever Ada Student Film Festival will take place Tuesday, May 23, from 4-7 p.m. in the school auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

FREE BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY: Need something to read over the summer?  Please stop in the library and ask Mrs. Smith about free books for you to take and keep.  First come, first served.

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