Take a good look at Jane Helser's hands. These hands created more Super Bowl footballs than anyone in the world. She's attended 10 Super Bowls and prior to retiring worked 48 years at Wilson's. The Icon caught up with her at Saturday's Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. If you don't know Jane, click on the next photo.
Mackenzie Wills of Ada is a member of the ONU tennis team again this year. She topped the Polar Bears last season in overall wins (43), singles victories (23), and doubles victories (20). She has an 83-33 career mark overall, including a 25-6 record against conference opponents.
She is a junior pharmaceutical major, having won two letters so far in women’s tennis.
Coach Scott Wills stated, "Mackenzie made great strides last year in developing her all-court game to complement her strong defensive skills, which can make her a tough out. We'll need her to continue to build on her strong doubles instincts."
The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 33rd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.
This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College.
The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 130 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.
Booths are 12 feet wide by 8 feet deep and are available while they last.
Is homecoming in the air at Ada High School? Looks like it. Here's today's announcements at AHS from the school website:
STUDENT-COUNCIL HOMECOMING: Guest request forms are available in the high school office for the Homecoming dance, Sept. 15. If you are planning to bring a date who does not attend Ada High School, this form needs to be filled out and returned to the high school office by Sept. 14, by 3:30 pm. Also, school fees will need to be paid before a ticket can be purchased.
