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"EdChoice voucher program undermines public education"

Letter from six Hardin County school superintendents explains their position
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2020

Superintendents for Ada, Upper Scioto Valley, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Midwest Regional ESC last week posted a letter to citizens of Hardin County stating that Ohio’s growing EdChoice voucher program threatens to undermined the system of public education in Ohio.

Stating several facts about taxes and the voucher program, the letter states:

“Vouchers cost $4,650 for K-8 students and $6,000 each year for high school students, taking money from the public schools to pay for private and parochial tuition.

“A student can keep the voucher throughout their career, costing taxpayers nearly $66,000 per pupil to pay for a private education.

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Roll up your sleeve on Monday

Ada's first Red Cross blood drive Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2020

Ada's first American Red Cross blood drive of 2020 takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at Community Health Professionals, according to Mary Hackworth, Ada blood program leader.

"Please help Ada reach 100 percent fulfilled. We need four more donors to reach our goal," she said.

"Texas Roadhouse, Lima, will provide hot dinner rolls and butter for all participants," she said. "Every donor, or attempted donor, will receive a $5 coupon good for an appetizer at Texas Roadhouse."

Persons interested in scheduling afternoon donation appointments may call Hackworth at 419-604-8569.

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Chamber business of the year nominations accepted until Jan. 31

Winner announced at Feb. 19 annual meeting at The Inn
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the outstanding business of the year, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

A printer-friendly nomination form is attached at the bottom of this story. The outstanding business will be recognized during the chamber’s annual meeting luncheon. It is at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 19, at The Inn at ONU.

Tickets for the meeting are $20 per person with reservations due by Saturday, Feb. 1. Nominations for business of the year are due Friday, Jan. 31.

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Hardin County University Club II scholarship deadline Feb. 1

$1,000 will be awarded to a Hardin County HS graduate now in college
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

The Hardin County University Club II announced that the club’s scholarship award applications deadline is Saturday, Feb. 1.

Each year University Club II awards one $1,000 scholarship to a junior or senior college student who has graduated from one of the schools of Hardin County.

Scholarship applications are available by emailing the Club’s Scholarship Chair, Marilyn Dulin, at [email protected]. 

The club has awarded scholarships since 1964 with the first scholarship totalling $100. The club has awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships to college students since that time.

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Outdoor Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ken Collins captured Ada winter wildlife on his camera eariler this week. A blue jay and squirrel were dining out in 20-degree weather. But at least the sun was out. It looks like corn is on the menu.

 

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Ada sophomores visit Apollo on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Ada High School sophomores will be among 700 sophomores in Apollo Career Center's 11-member district will be visiting Apollo during 411Blast, Friday, Jan. 24. 

AHS students will attend Apollo from 12:15 to 1:50 p.m.

The day exposes students to possibilities and paths available for their career and/or college success.

Students choose two programs of interest and then spend one-half day visiting those labs, meeting the instructors and participating in fun, interactive demos and activities. 

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