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Have a farewell cookie to send off Amanda

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Want to wish Amanda Bennett a great Ada farewell?

The public library hosts a farewell cookie send off for Amanda. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, at the library.

In an earlier story on the Icon, we explained about Amanda's new position. Here's that story:

By Monty Siekerman
Amanda Bennett, director of the Ada Public Library for the past four and a half years, has tendered her resignation, effective Friday, April 21.

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Park board wants your input on NatureWorks 2017 grant

Saturday AM public meeting focus on tennis court resurfacing
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Take a walk in the park and let’s hear your thoughts.

The Park District invites Icon viewers to attend an informational meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at the Ada Depot, according to Bryan Marshall.

The park district (Park District Liberty Township, Hardin County, Ada War Memorial Park) will hold the meeting to provide information concerning the park board’s application for a NatureWorks 2017 grant.

The grant will assist in the costs of resurfacing the tennis courts at the park.

The grant will provide up to 75 percent reimbursement assistance toward the project. The remaining 25 percent will come from local funding.

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New Leaf has your lawn and garden needs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has all your needs for spring lawns and gardens.

The center has a large selection of nursery stock, flowering plants, trees and shrubs, perennials, vegetable seeds and plants, garden supplies and mulches and soils.

Hour are:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
419-634-0351

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The Wedding Singer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Ashley Bridenbach and Reece Evans have leading rolls in the Ada musical this weekend. Details of the performance are in the story below. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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"The Wedding Singer" musical on Ada school stage this weekend

Cast of 50-plus junior high and high school students
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
"The Wedding Singer" musical will be performed this weekend at Ada High School auditorium with a cast of 50+ Ada Junior High and High School students.

The humorous, engaging, and entertaining show involves a wedding singer and waitress.The musical revolves around Robbie, who sings at weddings, his failed relationship with his former fiancée, and his romance with a new love, Julia, the waitress.

The romantic comedy is based on the 1998 movie by the same name. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore starred in the movie. The musical played on Broadway in 2006.

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ArtSpace/Lima spring show reception April 21

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

ArtSpace/Lima will host an opening reception for Spring Show 2017 on Friday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.  The reception is free and open to the public.

Spring Show 2017 is the 62nd edition of ArtSpace’s signature exhibit.  

Entries are accepted from within a 100-mile radius of Lima in the following categories:  painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, digital art and mixed media.  Entries juried in will be displayed in the Ellen Nelson Gallery.  Additional works, not selected in the first round of jurying, but re-juried, will be on display in the Salon des refusés in ArtZone.

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