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There's still time to be an Ada Music Booster - patron drive continues

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 22, 2014

The annual membership drive for the Ada Music Boosters is continuing throughout the fall. 

A flyer was mailed to all Ada households in July and the boosters encourage Icon viewers to return it with a contribution towards this year’s fund-raising drive. With the help of the Ada community, the music boosters are able to enhance music education and the performance-based programming for the Ada Exempted Village Schools.

Here's an update on booster project from David Smittle, Music Booster treasurer:

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Curlis urges Rotarians to “buy local”

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 22, 2014

Deb Curlis doesn’t hesitate when someone asks her where to shop.  “Buy local,” Curlis responds.  “You can find just about anything you need or want right here in Ada.”

Curlis is president of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and the “Buy Local” Committee. 

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What a great day for Ada!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 21, 2014

Saturday was a great day to be in Ada.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The 29th annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival, tied to the Ohio Northern University Parents' Weekend and Wilson garage sale brought thousands of visitors to Ada.

Alexis Amburgey is this year's reigning festival queen and Gabby Linnon is runner-up.

Please open the attachment at the bottom of this story for a photo scrapbook showing 17 images of this year's festival.

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Ada chamber holds job fair on Oct. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 19, 2014

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair in October.

According to Deb Curlis, chamber president, "We are inviting businessese who plan to do hirings and we invite local residents interested in employment to attend."

The job fair will be from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Community Health Professionals, South Main Street, Ada.

There is no charge for businesses to participate. To reserve your table or for more information contact Curlis at 419-788-9459. Deadline to register is Oct. 6.

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It's Harvest and Herb Festival Day in Ada! Here's the schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 19, 2014

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

It’s a downtown festival in Ada on Saturday.

It’s the 29th anniversary Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. Over 175 booths with offer items for sale, stretching from Quest Federal Credit Union on the north to the Disciples of Christ Church on the south.

Here’s what’s in store during the day:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. booth display open
• 10 a.m. Main Street parade

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Lots of calendar items from Ada schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 19, 2014

Here are several news items pertaining to Ada schools, from the Ada school website:

Interim reports
The end of the first quarter interim is Friday, Sept. 19. Interim reports will be sent home with students on Friday, Sept. 26. Parents are also encouraged to monitor their student's progress through ProgressBook. Should you need help with your access, please contact the school office.

Elementary permissions
Mobile Dentist permission forms are due Friday, Oct. 10.

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