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Midwest Youth Team Tennis returns to Ada this summer

Midwest Youth Team Tennis returns to Ada this summer, according to Scott Wills.

A REGISTRATION FORM IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 25. The league season begins July 16 and ends July 28. Matches and practice is at the Ohio Northern University’s tennis courts and/or the Ada Park.

Practice and matches take place July 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27. Times per age division follow:
Ages 4-6 – 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Ages 7-10 – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 11 and up – 7:30-8:30 p.m.

68 days and counting - here's next year's elementary school list

It's never too early to think about the 2014-15 school year. To get parents and pupils thinking about next school year, the Icon offers you next year's elementary school supply list.

The school asks parents to plan on purchasing these supplies over the summer so that their children can bring them to school on the first day in August or during the annual open house from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14.

School starts on Monday, Aug. 18.- 68 days from today!

Open the two attachment at the bottom of this story to read the printer-friendly elementary supply lists.

 

Silly science

Yes, it's Silly Science Camp at Ready, Set, Grow in Ada. Here's one of Ada's future scientists involved in a botany experiment during the camp.

Weather summary: It feels like June

Here’s the weather summary for the area provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Here's Mustard Seed Cafe Dad's Weekend features

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. , Bluffton, will offer Dad a free dessert over Fathers’ Day Weekend—Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the new summer menu, Mustard Seed will be offering the following features:
Brunch:  Bistro Steak & Eggs with red wine mushroom sauce
Dinner:  Filet Mignon with Bernaise Sauce and Pasta with Mussels

The cafe now serves wine and continues to serve craft beers. Over the weekend, the café will offer an expanded wine list, along with Mimosas, Bellinis and Sangria. “Slate Pairings” are new for the weekend, combining small food offerings on a tile with paired drinks. 

Visitors from Canada

How many do you count? We count 21, we think. This flock of Canada Geese have taken up residence near the Ada School on State Route 81.

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