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.
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce met the new guy in town earlier this month.
The new guy is Tom Dotson, and his business name is Tommy Tires.
Dotson and his wife, Sheena, this winter expanded their tire Bluffton business with an Ada location at 3032 State Route 309 (intersection of 309 and 235).
A ribbon cutting of the Ada store took place on March 16. The event also included a tour of the facility for the chamber. The building a former carpet warehouse, includes a 40 by 80-foot addition that will service semis.
The taxman cometh soon. Deadline for free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is Tuesday, April 5. To make make an appointment call 419-772-2075.
Here, ONU Professor Dr. Dexter Woods confers with one of his students, Patrick Jeffries, about a client's tax information.
The students prepare the federal, state, and school tax forms which are then reviewed by Professor Woods before being sent electronically. It's free to those who earn $54,000 or less and have taxes that are not complicated
Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
There was a good turnout of sellers and buyers at the craft and vendor fair held at the Ada VFW on Saturday. All proceeds went to help Amelia Griffin and her family help pay medical expenses. Amelia, 5, has cancer.
Photos:
• Stacy Manns at Your Inspiration at Home table, offering many flavors, such as dips, seasonings, glazes and spices.
• Shirley Matthewson (left) places an order with Jessica Jordan for LimeLight. Jessica was chairperson for the craft and vendor.
ICON VIEWS ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN SURVEY AT BOTTOM OF STORY
Superintendents from nearly 40 school districts, including Ada Schools, have formed a network to advocate for positive changes in public education. The group is called Northwest/West Central Ohio Public School Advocacy Network.
The network grew from concerns over a loss of local control in public education. It hopes to inform communities about challenges and opportunities public schools face so community members might exercise a more informed influence over state and local decisions involving children's education.
