A letter from coach Kyleigh Woodruff and the Ada High School volleyball team:
Ada’s volleyball team held our annual Dig for a Cure event on Monday, October 2nd to battle against cancer and raise money for The Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) Network Foundation. This year Ada and Upper Scioto Valley schools worked together to raise a grand total of $2,370.12. A breakdown of our total amount raised includes: $951 on raffle baskets, $631.50 at our bake sale, $89 on our serving game, $414.62 donations during “Storm the Fans”, and $284 on t-shirt sales. This grand total would not have been possible without the generous donations that we received from not only both teams and staff but also our community.
Letter from William Kose, MD, JD, Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
As the days get shorter and cooler, community members should be aware that multiple infectious diseases will be more prevalent, including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). If you are someone who always gets vaccinated, here’s a reminder that this is the time of year to do so. And, if you aren’t, now could be a great time to start.
The following is a letter to the editor by Ada resident Ben Thaxton.
Dear Ada Community,
I am writing to urge our community to vote in favor of the 5-year Permanent Improvement RENEWAL levy on the November 7, 2023, ballot. This levy RENEWAL is essential for maintaining and improving our public school, which is the foundation of our community.
The permanent improvement levy is a RENEWAL of an existing levy that has been in place for many years. It is NOT a new tax. The levy provides funding for important capital expenses, such as building repairs and renovations, new technology, and safety equipment. A permanent improvement fund helps Ada Schools avoid using general fund revenue for capital expenses, which frees up general fund revenue for educational services for children.
The Ada Lions Club wants to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at the 2023 Harvest and Herb Festival. The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to help many local individuals and organizations.
Special thanks to Norada Lanes, Four Seasons Drive Thru, Kewpee, Tavern 101, Associated Plastics, Minich Truck Repair, Sheldon Gas Company, Hempy Water, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Inc., Hays Insurance, Sharon Hawkins and Jason Hawkins.
