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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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2020 Ada event dates announced

Starting with sweet treats on Feb. 14 at Liberty National Bank
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Many 2020 event dates for Ada were announced at the January Ada Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Those dates and other business announcements made at the meeting follow:

Heather Cox, Liberty Bank, said that sweet treats will be offered to the public on Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Jamie Hall, village of Ada, said that the village has received certification for the new municipal building elevator. 

Jesse Purcell, director of Chamber and Tourism with the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, announced the alliance’s annual meeting and award dinner is Thursday, Feb. 27, at McIntosh Center. Watch the Icon for ticket information.

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Ada's first blood drive of the year is Jan. 27

Texas Roadhouse coupons will go to all donors
Posted by Icon K on Tuesday, January 21, 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.

"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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