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Vicki Mills of Miss Vicki's Music Studio, Ada, is now registering adults in a summer recreational music making class titled Recreational Music Making.

The seven-week course runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, from June 9 to Aug. 4 (no class July 7).

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"This program is for anyone who ever wanted to make music, whether with their voices or with a particular instrument," Vicki Mills, of Miss Vicki's Music Studio.

"It is a way to learn music, express your creativity, share a love of music with others, and develop a skill that can provide enjoyment in class and throughout life," she said.

The Ada Memorial Day services on Monday will be held at a new time this year, 1 p.m. instead of the usual 2 p.m.

The program will be held at the veterans memorial on the east side of Woodlawn Cemetery, with the service at Preston Cemetery east of Alger immediately following. The services will be held at the VFW Post 9381, at 2147 SR 81, if the weather is inclement.

Jay Conley will be the speaker this year. The program will begin with a 21-gun salute. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary will place wreaths in memory of those who have served in America's past wars.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce with the  Chamber and Tourism Divisions of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will promote a summer Buy Local Week from Monday, June 20, through Sunday, June 26, with major community events in Ada, Kenton and Mt. Victory.     

Ada businesses, organizations or community groups interested in participating in the Buy Local Week simply submit your event, promotion or sale to [email protected].  For more information contact Annetta Shirk at 419-673-4131.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
City workers leaning on their shovels?

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This photo may look like the image of not-so-hard working government employees.

These students-turned-gardeners are just posing for the Ada Icon shutterbug.

Actually, they worked hard at the Depot Park on a sunny Monday morning as part of Senior Community Service Day-digging, raking, weeding, cutting, trimming--accomplishing much spring maintenance at the park. 

From left are Luis Olvera, Hayden Pitts, Zach Beckwith, Ben Bowers, Austin Cheney, Jorge Reyes, and Luke Butterfield.

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Several hundred people toured Vancrest Nursing Home during a pleasant Sunday afternoon in Ada.

Here, visitors sit in one of the beautifully appointed dining areas to enjoy a buffet following a tour of the new $6 million facility.

CLICK HERE for details about Vancrest of Ada and to view the Thursday evening photos.

PHOTOS:

• Tom and Phyllis Gossel (left) with Louise Miller.

• Linda and Jay Epley in the bistro area.

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The 8th annual Ada War Memorial truck and tractor pull drew 1,000 people to the competition on Saturday night after being rained out on Friday.

Hear them roar! The trucks and tractors competed in eight classes on the "back 40" of the park.

Hardin County pullers sponsored the event which drew drivers and machines from Ohio and nearby states. The local organizations motto is "Let's turn some dirt."

The pullers will be back for the F&M Picnic for a two-day competition on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13.

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