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By Paula Pyzik Scott
On Saturday, May 3, sophomore, juniors and seniors from Ada High School vied for individual and class honors in the 118th Interclass Competition. While I am a relative newcomer to the event, I think I can safely say this isn’t your grandparents’ Interclass. Thematic and technological updates helped make the evening an entertaining look--both sweet and spicy--into the minds of Ada students.
On April 25 the Village of Ada demonstrated how to plant a tree and how to grow a community that is knowledgeable about and devoted to urban forestry: start with the third graders. Representatives from the Village Tree Commission met with third grade classes at Ada Exempted Village Schools to discuss and celebrate their love of trees.
The commission awarded prizes to three students for their drawings of their favorite trees. Each received a book that will help them learn more about trees.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
The “Made in Ada” water tower emblazoned with the Wilson Sporting Goods logo makes most folks think of NFL football. But from the nearby environs of the Village of Ada water treatment plant, it also serves as a reminder that our tap water is a “Made in Ada” product, too.
On April 16 I joined a group of Ada Community Improvement Corporation members for a tour of the plant led by operator in training Alex Fields. The event was a sort of exam review for Fields, who passed his state certification test last year and will be granted his certificate when he has a full year of plant experience in May.
Have any idea what goes into making water from Ada’s wells safe to drink? I didn’t. Turning on a faucet and making payments are the extent of my personal water experience.
In preparation for the Ada Municipal Pool, 426 S Park Dr., opening for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 24, the Village of Ada will sell discounted pool passes beginning April 16, 2025 and ending on April 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
NEW: Previously the pool opened at 1:00 p.m., during the 2025 season the pool will open at 12:00 p.m.
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Ada, Ohio a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community.
To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.
