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.
Jane Hoffman, 89, died on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born on Nov. 11, 1926 in Lima, Ohio, to Francis and Lucille (Razor) Blosser who preceded her in death. On Oct. 11, 1947, she married Dallas Eugene Hoffman and he died on Nov. 24, 2010.
The Ada Pool opened Saturday on a hot and muggy day, just the kind of day the staff was hoping for. Lorna Sparr is manager this year. She is pictured sitting on the refurbished slide. Other staff members include Cassie Collins, assistant manager; Katey Stuart, assistant manager; Michaela Guyton, senior lifeguard. The pool will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. daily, with a midnight swim every Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. General admission is $3. Red Cross swim lessons will be held July 11-22. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Sixty-five seniors (including 14 from Apollo Career Center) graduated at Ada High School on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
The Class of 2016 commencement featured the high school band, a moment of reflection by Sidney Faine, a welcome by Principal Robin VanBuskirk, greetings from Apollo Career Center by Pam Downing.
After two choir numbers, Superintendent Suzanne Darmer announced the salutatorian and eight valedictorians.
Retired teacher D. lyn Davis gave the commencement address.
