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Chamber promotes community events

Pancake fundraiser, coin appraisals, mulch sale, library re-grand opening, shred week, hospice auction
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce wants the community to be aware of the events the chamber and its members are planning this spring for the community.

Heather Cox, chamber president, provided the Icon with the following list of several of those events.

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BFR offers adults swim classes at Maple Crest pool

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Bluffton Family Recreation offers adult swim classes at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Maple Crest pool on Augsburger Road, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Here's the class schedule:
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
  9:30-10:15 a.m. - Strength, range of motion and cardio

• Tuesdays and Thursdays
   8:30-9:15 a.m. - Higher level cardio

Swim classes are free to SilverSneaker members. For others interested in classes call BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.

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Ada students learn about autism

With several programs that teach students to show respect and honor those who have autism
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 3, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Ada Schools are marking National Autism Month with several programs that teach students to show respect and honor those who have autism.

“We aim to celebrate the uniqueness in all of us and honor diversity and differences,” said Mrs. Meghan Kosier, kindergarten  teacher, and Sherry Miller, speech language pathologist. They are the local Autism Week coordinators.

- Don't miss the photos at the bottom -

“Let’s Light It Up Blue” is the theme of the week. Blue is the identifying color for autism.

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Varsity Singers to give free performance April 4

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 3, 2018

The Varsity Singers annual, free concert for the community will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, in the school auditorium. “Fire” has been the theme of this year’s show which saw the group perform at the county fair, Ada Music Feast, and in six competitions.

Alex Morgan, Alex Waugh, Reece Evans, and Heather Wells won best performer awards at several contests.

The Varsity Singers are composed of 30 singer/dancers, 11 band members, and 5 stage crew members.

Scott Henning directs the singer/dancers while Jonathan Lischak directs the band.

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Snow foolin' in Ada

Spring is here and snow fell on April 1
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 2, 2018

Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
Sometimes a photographer has to be patient to get shots he wants.

Monday morning, almost two weeks into Spring, was the best chance for snow pictures since last fall. 

- Bring on the snow photos - lots more at the bottom of this story -

Sure, Ada saw snow throughout the Winter, but not one that clings to trees and shrubs, set off by sunshine.

Patience pays off in getting just the right smile from a child, or a flock of birds landing in just the right place, or a basketball player making a fantastic layup.

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce "home" on Main Street

Deb Curlis, first chamber "director"; chamber office in Gallery for the Arts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 2, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Deb Curlis has been hired as Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director and now has an office at Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main in the heart of the business district.

Deb served as Chamber president for four years at which time her goal was met: filling all of the business places on Main Street. In 2016 she was named Hardin County Citizen of the Year.

Those interested in inquiring about starting or expanding a business or industry may reach her at 419-788-9459 or stopping by the Gallery which is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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