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Visiting puppies means its "Treat Day" at school

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 15, 2016

Learn more about 4 Paws for Ability at the bottom of this story.

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

How many children can pet a puppy at one time? The answer: lots.

Thursday was Treat Day at the Ada Schools. The visit of five puppies to the second grade classes was a treat for the kids...and the children gave treats to the puppies.

The handlers, all ONU students, visited the second graders in their classrooms. The children learned about dogs in general, how they are trained to be service dogs, and asked questions about canines.

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Guess who is 25-years old in Ada!...and you may have a piece of its birthday cake!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 14, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents The Broadway Boys on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Freed Center’s Biggs Theatre.

Celebrate the 25th season anniversary grand finale with cake in the lobby before the performance.

The Broadway Boys are a collection of Broadway’s finest male singers.

By adding elements of pop, funk, gospel and jazz to traditional show tunes, The Broadway Boys have redefined the musical theatre genre.

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Next time it rains and rains Ada will be ready

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Last spring's rains caused considerable damage and inconvenience to property and people on the southwest side of Ada, especially to the campus where damage was reported to be $1 million.

A project is now in the design stage to fix a perennial problem whenever high rains occur. 

The project will relieve flooding on West Lima Avenue and the campus retention ponds near the stadium and west of Fraternity Circle.

But, current thinking means trees will be eliminated in the heart of campus, an area known as the Tundra. Construction crews will be in the way and dirt/mud will be a temporary eyesore, but flooding must be resolved.

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Medication Disposal Day in Ada April 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
A Medication Disposal Day will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, in the parking lot between Rite Aid and Northern on Main.

Those who want to dispose of expired or unused prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications may give them to law enforcement officers at that time. 

The meds will be disposed of in a safe, legal, and environmentally conscious way. 
Here's a photo of last year's volunteers during which time 32 people disposed of unwanted meds.

For Icon readers living closer to Kenton, the event will be held at the hospital there at the same time.

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How much mulch do you need? The Ada Lions now taking orders

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Ada Lions Club launches its biggest fundraiser of the year and you can dig it.

It’s the club’s annual mulch sale. While the sale starts May 7, club members are taking orders now.

All proceeds go to the club’s scholarship fund. Since 2000 the club has awarded $61,000 in scholarship money as a result of the sale, according to Chad Hays of the club.

Here’s the details:
Mulch can be picked up Saturdays after 8 a.m. at Bass Trucking 0410 State Route 81, Ada. Deliveries are available on Saturdays only.

Mulch cost:
• Brown mulch: $30 per Bobcat scoop

• Black mulch: $35 per Bobcat scoop

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Lincoln Highway featured at April 13 CIC

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 11, 2016

Ada's April CIC meeting features a presentation by Michael Hocker. He will discuss the Lincoln Highway.

The meeting is at noon, Wednesday, April 13, in the Dean's Heritage Room, McIntosh Center.

 

 

 

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