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Wilson employees, Bulldog football field in Magnolia Network program

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

The Magnolia Network program Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things has produced a 12-minute episode spotlighting the work of employees at Ada’s Wilson football factory.

The “Football” episode is number 15 of season 3 and can be viewed on the Magnolia Network website.

The program provides a history of football design, followed by a visit to the Wilson football factory. Several Wilson employees describe and demonstrate how they make footballs by hand. The program also shows employees testing the finished product on the Ada High School football field.

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The Cask Room has same staff, new owners

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 18, 2022

CORRECTION: Friday hours of operation corrected

The Cask Room, 127 S. Main, has new proprietors, effective February 28, 2022. Denise D’Arca has purchased the business from founders Steve and Sue Bates.

The biggest change coming to the establishment will be the addition of a menu featuring chicken wings and sandwiches once the food license is issued. D’Arca notes that the atmosphere and staff will stay the same. Her husband and son will assist with bookkeeping and menu, while daughter-in-law Eliza Keller is behind the bar.

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First meeting held for 2022 Made in Ada Football Festival

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce followed its March 16 member meeting with a Made in Ada Football Festival planning session. The event date has been set for Saturday, August 27 and the location will be at the Ada Depot Park, 112 E. Central.

Discussion centered on food trucks, the possibility of a beer sales permit, showcasing of the Wilson football factory and products, a punt-pass-kick competition, and other attractions. Two bands--Voodoo Lane and Shifferly Road Band--have been booked for the event.

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Chamber meeting on March 16

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 10, 2022

The next Ada Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main.

A Football Festival meeting will follow the membership meeting.

For information on joining the chamber, visit www.adachamber.org.

 

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Jalapenos Mexican Grill, 2021 Ada Business of the Year

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 3, 2022

The Icon stopped by Jalapenos Mexican Grill, 109 S. Main, for a first-hand view and taste of the village’s 2021 Business of the Year, an award made by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

During a 5 p.m. visit on a Tuesday evening, the Icon witnessed a steady stream of customers: employees on a meal break, families and university students.

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Hardin Leadership Class forming; deadline March 3

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Hardin Leadership Inc. is recruiting participants for the twenty-ninth annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders.

Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills needed by community leaders, such as public speaking, conflict management, and marketing. This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions, March through November.

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