Sixteen years ago, as the 2000 presidential election recount in Florida transfixed the nation, the newly elected Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke directly to the likelihood that Al Gore would win the popular vote and still lose the election:
“I believe strongly that in a democracy, we should respect the will of the people,” Mrs. Clinton said, “and to me that means it’s time to do away with the Electoral College and move to the popular election of our president,” the New York Times reported.
The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Buy Ada First Committee will host the 25 Days of Christmas Buy Local Contest Nov. 21 to Dec. 15. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this Holiday season.
Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a $25 gift certificate. This event will be promoted through local media and our Facebook page.
The Ada Academic Boosters are sponsoring a November box top drive now through Friday, Nov. 18.
Elementary students in grade K-5 have the opportunity to win a Toys R Us gift card. The top three students turning in box tops will win a $100, $50 or $25 gift card.
Middle school (6th-8th) and high school (9th-12th) have the possibility of winning Visa gift cards.
For every 10 box tops, the student will have their name entered into a drawing.
The boosters will give away $150, $100, and $50 gift cards. There will be three winners for middle school and high school each. A total of six gift cards will be awarded.
The facts tell the story.* *(These fact are from 2015)
• 4,288 registered users
• 76,282 circulation of physical material
• 32,500 visits
• 3,302 downloadable material (e-books and audio files)
• 268 children’s program with attendance of 5,636 persons
There’s more and you can go deeper into statistics by clicking here.
A strong, viable public library is one of the important cornerstones of any community. Certainly this is true in Ada.
The Icon posted this photo two weeks ago. It's Liberty Chevrolet. We asked viewers for more information.
Cathy Smalley responded with additional information, which follows:
The Chevy dealership was/is 4171 State Route 235. It was owned by Mr. Smith. His wife's name was Florence, but I don't remember his first name. She passed about 25 years ago and he before her by several years.
