Ada High School Varsity Singers won Class C 1st runner-up at Findlay Fest' on Saturday. The show choir earned a score higher then several schools in larger class divisions. Watch the Icon for additional details this week. (Photo from Ada Bulldog Facebook)
The Ada Public Library wants you to learn what "Lynda" can do for you.
Lynda, a.k.a, Lynda.com, offered more than 12,000 expert-led courses designed for any skill level.
A free training session takes place at the library at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30. All you need is an Ada Public Library card to take the training. A visit to Lynda.com website reveals countless courses available in design, software development, photography, web development and business, as examples.
Lynda.com is an online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.
Dr. Amy Mullins was elected board president and Matt Gossman board vice president at the 2019 Ada school board reorganization meeting held Jan. 10.
The following board members represent the school district on board committees:
• Troy Erickson and Ron Fleming – policy committee
• Amy Mullins – student achievement liaison to the Ohio School Boards Association
• Ron Fleming – tax abatement committee
• Ernie Daughtery – scholarship committee
• Troy Erickson and Amy Mullins – audit committee
• Ron Fleming and Matt Gossman – building and grounds committee
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. BVHS associates and current college students may be eligible to apply.
A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at bvhealthsystem.org/scholarships by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Health Care Professionals” menu.
Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization. Available scholarships are as follows:
Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy
(RxWiki News) Whether you have tried many times to quit smoking or you have never once tried to quit, a new year means another chance to successfully kick the habit.
Although adult smoking rates are at an all-time low, cigarette smoking continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
With an estimated 480,000 deaths in the US each year related to smoking, smoking remains a serious health threat. But it's not too late to quit.
Ada Public Library’s adult book discussion group’s focus in February is “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress" by Dai Sijie (translated by Ina Rilke).
The book discussion, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is requested.
Copies of each month’s books are available. Contact the circulation desk for a copy or more information.
