Written by Dr. Amy Acton, M.D., director of the Ohio Department of Health, the document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State tiptoes to a reopening.
The entire document is attached at the bottom of this story.
Among areas of special interest to Ohioans is a list of closed businesses and operations. Also listed are dates of re-openings set other businesses and services. Among businesses and institutions to remain closed include schools.
One of the much-debated subjects addressed includes wearing of masks (see section 8 for guidelines).
This will include opportunity for class members and a small family contingent to come to the school, don your cap and gown, walk across the stage, receive your diploma, and have your photo taken
The follow community update is from the Ada school website, posted on April 30, 2020.
Dear Community (and especially seniors and families):
Up until last Thursday, when the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Health released directives specific to graduation (and other traditional, end of year, group gatherings for students), our plan had been to have a fairly traditional, in person graduation. Unfortunately, with those directives, we are forced to rethink how we honor the class of 2020.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Abbie James is today's senior in the spotlight.
Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, announce a spring open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2-3, according to Susie and Steve Stratton.
The open house includes drawings and several giveaways. New Proven Winner and Wave Petunias are available for the first 100 customers.
A special opening for senior citizens only is from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Regular hours are:
Mondays - Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays - noon to 5 p.m.
The Icon found this “small town scavenger hunt of Ada” on the Ada Bulldog Facebook. Mrs. Salyer created the hunt for students in her sociology class. Some of her students shared photos of their adventures, shown at the bottom of the story – if you need the answers.
Now, all you need to do is take a selfie of you with the items in the hunt. Here’s 30 things to location in Ada. Ready, set, start:
Hearts float out the windows of Vancrest Ada. The hearts carry messages of thank you to several businesses and people. The hears also offer words of encouragement as residents are quarantined due to the COVID-19 virus.
