By Monty Siekerman
When it's nearly 90 degrees outside (in the shade), perhaps it's a good time to think about Project Warmth. Everyone is talking about the extended heat spell, but those temperatures won't be around in the winter.
Here, Corsie Arn, operations manager of the Ada branch of Liberty National Bank, shows the display of raffle items for Project Warmth.
Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and may be purchased at the bank.
Bank employees created the fundraiser in 1990 to help local children stay warm during the winter.
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A chip will be placed in every ball during the preseason.
Following the preseason test, the league's Competition Committee will review the results to determine how the balls performed along with the potential uses of the data collected, Signora said.
This year the sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11, 12 and 13.
A organizational meeting for persons interested in details or for those interested in volunteering to assist in Ada's portion of the event at 1 p.m., Monday, July 25, in the Ada depot, according to Angela Polachek of the village.
In past years Ada village created a map showing all local garage sales. A booth on Main Street distributed the maps to garage salers. And, signs were made available to all garages participating in the weekend event.
Ca-pa-bil-i-ty – power or ability.
Example: “He had an intuitive capability of bringing the best out of people.”
You may not be aware, but there are several "capabilities" opportunities in Ada.
It’s simply called Capabilities in Ada. It’s a program that provides community job and community integration services to area residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Breanne Settlemire is Ada’s community consultant. This summer she works with several Capabilities interns through Ohio Northern University. Interns are persons with disabilities.
