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The February 26 Ada Distinguished Awards honored Altstetter, 2025 Citizen of the Year Bob Simmons and 2025 Business of the Year Four Season Drive Through. Stay tuned for more coverage of the event.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Chances are pretty good that you’ve crossed paths with Dean Altstaetter, the 2025 Chris Burns DiBiasio Make a Difference Award recipient. Dean can be found filling many roles–days, evenings and weekends–in the Village of Ada.
FROM FACEBOOK__Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. and join Ada Elementary for its annual student art show.
Take a stroll through the halls and enjoy the incredible creativity of students in grades 1–5. From bold brushstrokes to imaginative designs, you won’t want to miss the artistic talents of our young Bulldogs!
FROM FACEBOOK__Join Vancrest, 600 W. North St., on April 4 for an egg-citing afternoon full of fun, laughter, and surprises! The Easter Bunny will hop by to visit all the participants during the hunt!
Egg Hunt Schedule by Age:
2:00 p.m. – Peewee Hoppers: 0–3 years old
2:10 p.m. – Cotton Tails: 4–6 years old
2:20 p.m. – Young Bunnies: 7–10 years old
2:30 p.m. – Roger Rabbits: 60+ years old
Bring your baskets and get ready to fill them with colorful eggs and smiles.
Ada's Woodlawn Cemetery once included a mausoleum with 240 compartments. Built in 1908, the mausoleum received remains until 1964 but was never filled. Adequate funds were not available to maintain the facility, leading to its deterioration. Eventually, all remains were removed and buried nearby.
For a time, the building was used for storage. It was demolished in 1984, according to an article in The Times Cover.
FROM FACEBOOK___Ada Public Library has announced, "We are 'digging' this year's Summer Reading Theme...Dinosaurs! To make this adventure legendary and keep our kids reading all summer long to prevent the dreaded 'summer slide,' we are seeking partners to help provide prizes and incentives for Summer Reading. 1) Monetary Donation - Any amount helps us book great performers and purchase cool prizes! 2) Prizes - Any New prize of your choice or choose one from our Amazon Wish List; 3) Gift Cards - A gift card to one of our local restaurants or Amazon is always a huge hit!
