Story and photos by Ken Collins
Ada service department employee Rob Mix spent Friday locating water services in preparation for upcoming storm sewer improvements in Ada this spring.
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Mix then marked each spot with blue paint and/or blue flags, color-coded to indicate "water."
Green flags and paint indicate "sewer," while yellow indicates "gas."
When you were young, photographers often told you to "watch the birdie." With a flock of vultures coasting the skies above Ada, perhaps it's better to keep an eye on this one flying overhead. (Ken Collins photo)
By Ed Lentz – OSU Extension, Hancock County
Grain farmers will have a challenging year in 2016 according to most forecasts. A large 2015 crop and weak world demand for grain has diminished the chance of significant increases in grain prices for the short term.
Farmers will try to reduce costs, but in many situations not enough reduction to offset low grain prices. Thus profit margins may be tight in the coming year.
Loyts of events take place at Ada Schools this month. Here's an update from the school website.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
April 1 - Grade cards sent home in homeroom at end of day
April 1 - Seniors - All Ada Local Scholarship Applications Due
DRAMA CLUB: is looking for extra’s and set crew for the high school play. A lighting board operator and sound board operator are also needed. Anyone interested should see Peg. Gordon, Amy Stover or Alissa Schlacter.
Back by popular demand, the Ada Music Boosters are kicking off a spring fundraisers to help raise $5,000.
The funds will be used to hire a choreographer for Varsity Singers, as well as to fund travel expenses and a replacement trailer for use by all music groups. The detergent sale is designed to help you save money on things you normally buy anyway!
The detergent sale features several varieties of detergents and fabric softeners, including those formulated for high efficiency washing machines.
Authors Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel will visit with Ada elementary students on Tuesday, April 5, during this spring's famous author visit, according to Chanda Smith of the school media center.
Susan is an award-winning author of picture books for children, many of which she co-authors with her sister, illustrator Janet Stevens.
The two travel across the globe sharing stories with thousands of students, teachers, librarians, administrators, and parents.
Check the video below for a sampling of their books. And, watch the Icon for more details of their visit.
