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The Village Voice: Keeping Our streets, sidewalks and storm basins free from grass clippings

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Grass is flying everywhere lately, as people take to their lawns to spruce things up. Keeping grass mowed is important in the Village, as it keeps our neighborhoods looking neat and tidy, and it helps reduce the insect population. Grass, weeds or rank vegetation that is over 6 inches in height is a violation of Codified Ordinance 521.08 (e), which is one more reason why keeping grass trimmed is a good idea.

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The Village Voice: How will you celebrate Arbor Day?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 26, 2016

All around the nation, Arbor Day will be celebrated this Friday, April 29h. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, an estimated one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day in April 1872.

In their annual tradition, Ada Tree Commission is excited to visit with Ada 3rd graders on April 29 to talk about Arbor Day and planting and caring for the trees around us. Mayor Davis Retterer once again has invited the students to be active artist participants in the celebration by drawing pictures of woodworking.

How will you celebrate Arbor Day? The Arbor Day Foundation offers some suggestions:

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Village asking for community assistance in confidential income survey

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Ada village officials are asking for residents to assist in a program that many offset the cost of an upcoming improvement project.

The Village Voice addresses the issue, and the Voice follows:

The Village is considering a number of capital improvement projects for the water and sewer systems in the Village.

These projects will enhance the water quality, in supply, treatment and distribution for the water utility system users.

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Village Voice: Brush pick up/chipping service on April 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 25, 2016

Have the winds of this winter helped ‘trim’ a few of your trees?
Do you need to have some limbs picked up and chipped? Now is your chance.

The village will conduct a monthly service of brush pick up/chipping and pick up on Monday, April 4.

One of the goals of brush chipping and pickup is to keep the tree lawn areas of the Village clear of debris, so that debris litter does not enter the storm sewer system.

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Village Voice: Ready to think about summer employment at the Ada Pool?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Do you – need a job this summer, or do you know someone who does?

Enjoy working with people and being outside during the summer months?

Have 10-20 hours a week available? Have experience managing teens and young adults? Are you – hard working and responsible? Fun-loving and respectful?

If this sounds like you and whether it is for a little extra spending cash, saving for college, or the job experience, the Ada Village Pool may be the place for you! We would love to consider you for employment at the Ada Pool this summer!

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Village Voice: Heart health and air pollution

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 6, 2016

February is American Heart Month, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That designation may not be cause for a large bouquet of flowers to be sent your way on Valentine’s Day, but some of the causes of heart disease are worth noting when considering our quality of life in Ada.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., according to CDC statistics. While we have all heard the medical reports that diet and exercise may help reduce the risk of heart disease, we don’t often hear about the impact that breathing our air has on our hearts.

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