By Monty Siekerman
St. Marks Lutheran Church, at Lincoln and Johnson, is making an all out effort at community outreach. They have these programs underway:
* Bible study at 9:30 am every Sunday.
* Worship service at 10:45 am.
* Breakfast and fellowship the first Sunday of every month at 9 am.
* Free community supper the last Wednesday of the month between 5 and 6:30 pm.
* Christian movies and snacks the third Saturday of every month at 7 pm.
* Board games (bring your own or play one of theirs) the third Sunday at noon.
Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Pharmacy students served the community on Tuesday morning when they brought HealthWise to the United Methodist Church.
HealthWise is a program for all area residents to have free tests done and have health questions answered.
The students will return to the church again from 8 am until noon on April 12, 26, May 10, 24.
They will also be at Hardin Northern Community Center from 8 until noon on April 7, 21, May 5, 19.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar were tested this week. Body mass index, bone mineral density, and dermatology skin scope inspections may be offered at other times.
The dairy bar next to Dollar General will reopen this spring, hopefully the first week of April. The business has been for sale since last fall. Townspeople were wondering if it would remain in business this year. Here, workmen put on a new roof. The ice cream shop will not only have soft serve this year, but also hand dipped ice cream. The menu, which includes a number of sandwich offerings, will be similar to past years. The store will be open from 11 am to 9 pm daily. Gary McClain will be operating the ice cream shop. (Monty Siekerman photo)
The Board of Trustees of the Ada Public Library will have a special meeting Wednesday, March 30th, 9a.m. The Building Committee will make their recommendation of an architectural firm for the building project.
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.
