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For one shining moment, the world came together - at ONU multicultural fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 10, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

For one shining moment, the world came together...at a multicultural fair at ONU on Friday evening.

Here, Shishir Yadav (left) of Nepal and Aron Hagos of Eritrea stand before many colorful flags, the flags representing the 25 countries which ONU students call home.

Nepal suffered a devastating earthquake a year ago; Eritrea borders Ethiopia. Both students are in Ada to get advanced law degrees.

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Ada Music Boosters want to help you do your dishes and laundry

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 10, 2016

Would you like to save money on laundry detergent and fabric softener?

The Ada Music Booster detergent sale is designed to help you save money on things you normally buy. It is underway now.

The detergent sale features several varieties of detergents and fabric softeners, including those formulated for high efficiency washing machines. 

All buckets of detergent and fabric softener come in a 5-gallon bucket marked with the type of product, along with a pump for easy dispensing. 

These are high-quality private label products that are not affiliated with big name brands.  Each bucket sells for $45, which comes to just 7 cents per ounce. 

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Results of Ada caboose refurbishing study revealed on April 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 8, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

For several years, the caboose in Railroad Depot Park has needed painting and refurbishing. Now, after extensive study, the upgrade may be at hand.

Mayor David Retterer has called a meeting of village officials and civic leaders to hear the recommendations of a class of engineering students enrolled in EPIC, which stands for Engineering Projects in Community Service.

The team will present the results of its work at 3 p.m. on Monday, April  11, in room 207 of Biggs Engineering Building. The report will include information, such as:

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What's for lunch in Ada school cafeteria in April? Here's the menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What's for lunch in the Ada school cafeteria in April?

The school menu is now on the Icon. Click here to access it.

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There's a weekend open house in Ada - and you are invited!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 4, 2016

Ruth Roiter says "Stop in and visit the Gallery."

There's a weekend open house in Ada and you are invited.

Ruth Roiter's Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main St., will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9.

The Gallery features original works by Ada artists and artisans.

Roiter said that visitors will be served wine and munchies on Friday. On Saturday will be coffee, juice and breads. In addition a collection of Gallery items will be raffled.

When Roiter opened the gallery she described its purpose this way: “I set the stage. The artists are the performers.”

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Vaccines given at Ada schools on April 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 4, 2016

The Hardin Health Department is coming to Ada Schools  later this month to administer all required vaccines for the 2016-2017 school year.

• The Meningitis vaccine is mandatory for all students entering 7th and 12th grades in the fall.
• A Tetanus booster is also needed for all future 7th graders.

The health department has set up a clinic on Tuesday, April 26, at Ada Schools, to give these mandatory immunizations.

All completed forms must be returned to the school by Tuesday, April 12
 

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