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Prom tickets on sale; after-prom permission slips due May 1

Here are current announcements from the Ada High School page on the Ada school website:

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS WHO ARE PLANNING ON TAKING AP ENGLISH AS SENIORS: There will be a meeting during lunch on Monday, May 5th, in Mr. Ames’ room. Lunch will be provided and we will discuss the course, texts, and summer obligations.

Weather summary - that's more like it

Daily highs in the 60s and 70s. Now we are talking "spring" weather. Here's the April weather summary for the first 21 days of the month from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Open the attachment to view the summary.

Extension - 4-H levy on May 6 Hardin ballot: not an additional tax

Five years ago the voters of Hardin County passed a 0.4 mil levy to support Hardin County OSU Extension. The Extension office supports 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Family Consumer Science programming. It preserved the 4-H program through the end of 2014. On May 6 the voters of Hardin County are again being asked to support OSU Extension and 4-H.

Village of Ada receives Tree City USA award for 33rd consecutive year

The Village of Ada Tree Commission was honored to accept the Tree City USA award in a ceremony on April 9. The Village has earned the Tree City Award for 33 years. Ohio Northern University earned and accept the Tree Campus USA for the 3rd year.

The ceremony was held in Kenton, and was co-hosted by the City of Kenton and the Village of Mt. Victory.

The awards were presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. The Division of Forestry acts as a guiding hand in helping communities become qualified as a Tree City USA.

Join Ada midget football team and cheerleaders Saturday night - for a good cause

Ada midget football team and cheerleaders will hold a Walk-Silpada Jewelry fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the brick building at Ada War Memorial Park.

“We’re having a glam, girls night out for an amazing cause,” say promoters of the event. “Be part of the pack and join the fight. Wear purple, gold and pink. Pajamas are optional – to show your support for the fight against cancer.”

The event is open to the community. Persons are invited to attend, possibly win prizes, and eat pizza, donated by Norada Lanes.

They're having too much fun at the library this week - you might as well join them

"We don't have cookies here," says Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, "but look at all the library fun this week."

Tuesday:
11 a.m. Family Storytime
3:30 p.m. Lego-Palooza
6 p.m. Family Storytime

Wednesday:
10:30 a.m. Dino Train episodes

Thursday:
3:30 p.m. Wii Games
6 p.m. Family Games

Friday: 
3:45 p.m. Reading w/Rover at the Ada Library
Spots are still open for Friday, April 25: 3:45 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 4:25 p.m., just call to sign-up. 419-634-5246.

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