By Monty Siekerman
Four paws vote "yea" for the Ada Dog Park.
A sign promoting the park has been installed at the Ada Railroad Park to show residents the layout of the future dog park, and the sign tells how to give a donation toward the park's construction.
Brittany Sorrell and Titan, a 2-year-old Great Dane, are in favor of a place for dogs to exercise, socialize, and have fun off-leash. Putting the finishing touches on the sign are Jimmy Wilson and Ken Lauria, both members of the dog park planning committee.
Hopefully, the the 100' x 300' park for dogs will be ready next summer at Ada War Memorial Park.
Eileen Risser (left) and Lydia Osborne were each $500 winners of merchandise at Keith's Hardware shopping giveaway. Keith's, at 106 S. Johnson, has been serving customers for 38 years and has been a DO It Best Corp. member since 1979.
By Monty Siekerman
Who is my teacher this year? Here's the elementary class list which is provided by the Ada Schools. See attachment below -
And, if you missed all the back-to-school details from the Aug. 3 Icon homepage CLICK HERE. That story includes all about opening activities and the school's open house.
The following was posted by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office wants local residents to be aware of this ruse in case it happens here.
"The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has an open investigation regarding a scam that occurred in Beaverdam. The victim reported she was contacted by someone using the phone number 202-455-5956 who claimed to be from the Legal Affairs Department and accused her of tax fraud.
The victim reported she told the caller she had not received any paperwork regarding this. A short time later and while still speaking with the man on the phone there was a knock on her door.
By Monty Siekerman
A school bell, or maybe a school buzzer, (for kids it may sound more like an alarm) will sound at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, heralding the start of another school year in Ada. But first, there will be an open house at the school on Thursday, Aug. 10.
For all of the details about workbooks, bus routes, school staff, and more, check out the information below provided by Mrs. Meri Skilliter, superintendent of schools.
ADA EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS
2017-2018 OPENING ACTIVITIES AND OPEN HOUSE
A back-to-school Ohio sales tax holiday is in effect from noon, Friday, Aug. 4, at until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6
During the holiday, the following items are exempt from sales and use tax:
• Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
• School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
• School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.
Items used in a trade or business are not exempt under the sales tax holiday.
