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SUMMER READING 2014 is OVER:

We'd again like to thank everyone for participating in Summer Reading 2014; the numbers are in, and in case you were wondering:

  • 446 people signed up for Summer Reading:
  • 57-Babies-age 5 (non-Kindergarten)
  • 152-Kindergarten-5th grades
  • 76-6th-12th grades
  • 161-Adults

231 people (of all ages) finished, which is roughly 51% of participants

We held 73 programs over 6 weeks, with1,787 attending programs!

And as always: IT TAKES A VILLAGE!; again we thank all of our donors, as well as local organizations for your assistance in making this an amazing summer!

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Three book discussion groups at the Ada Public Library are tearing into the August book selections. There’s still time to join.

The discussion groups follow:

TWEEN (4th-6th grades) BOOK GROUP:
Friday, August 1st, 4p.m.
Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett

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Monday, Aug. 18.

You don't have to check the calendar - it's true, the 2014-14 school year is just around the corner.

As a tune-up for school, the Ada school website has the following 2014-15 school lists:

• Elementary suppy list
• Elementary medical form
• Elementary school fees will be posted soon
• High School emergency medical form
• High School fees will be posted soon
• The district 2014-15 calendar

Viewers may also click here for a copy of the school calendar.

 

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That's right. The 101st annual Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic is coming to a town near you soon. This year's picnic is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9.

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Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. The dates are August 7, 14, 21 and 18.

Doors open at 5:30; bingo begins at 6:55. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines as well as traditional paper packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.

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Ada’s summer street program is in full gear this month.

The program includes a mix of curb and approach work and street resurfacing. Here’s the list of streets on the program:

• Grand Street from State Route 81 to McIntosh Terrace
• South Simon Street from East Lima Avenue to East Lincoln Avenue
• East Dobbins Avenue from Main to Simon Street
• East University Avenue from Main to Ream Street
• Gilbert Street from College Avenue to the railroad
• East College Avenue from Main to first alley east of Main
• Central Avenue from Main to end of street

In addition, major reconstruction work is in progress on East Lima Avenue.

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