The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce wants to recognized Ada's outstanding business of 2015 and you can help make the selection.
The chamber is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 award. An application form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
The winner will be announced at the chamber's annual celebration dinner at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Wishing Well in McIntosh Center on ONU's campus.
The Ada Alumni Association will hold a "Bowling for Amelia" fundraiser at Norada Lanes, from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, according to Kurt Klingler, of the alumni assocation.
Klingler said that at least one player on each team must be an Ada High School graduate.
This is an adult event featuring:
• 3 games of bowling with t-shirts for teams
• $50 per team (of two)
• Food and drink available for purchase
• Scotch doubles teams
Despite weather delays, there's no absence of events at Ada schools in January. Here's a summary of current activities taken from the school website:
Today: Science Fair 6:30 – 8:00 pm in cafeteria
Jan. 15 End of 9 Weeks
Jan. 18 No School in observance of Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 22 Grade cards will be sent home with students
Jan. 25 FCA at 6:50 pm
Jan. 26 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:30 due to Professional Staff Meeting
Bluffton Family Recreation offers its "Fit 4 Life" membership in January, according to Joseph Beagle, director.
The membership provides a six-week BFR membership, unlimited access to all BFR facilities including the indoor walking track, fitness center, arena and gymnasium. It also connects persons with a health coach to guide you through the six week period.
It also offers an "any class" fitness card for yoga, water aerobics, cardio and strength, total body conditioning and SilverSneakers.
The program officially started last week but is still open to persons interested in participating. Here's an overview of the program:
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will implement new postage rates on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, for several mail classes and special services. The increases do not affect the price of a one-ounce first-class letter, currently at 49 cents. Click here for a chart listing all rates.
By Monty Siekerman
Education and involvement were the hallmarks of the Ada Tree Commission work in 2015.
The commission hosted a public meeting in April to discuss the declining pear trees along Main Street. Village forester Terry Keiser and an employee of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources made presentations.
Commission members took part in the Chamber of Commerce spring event at War Memorial Park. Youth and adults learned how to properly plant a tree when a large tree was planted at the event.
