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Lots of events on Ada school calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 26, 2015

Here's an update from the Ada school website on events coming to the school.

TODAY: 2nd Grading period begins
Oct 30:  OGT retakes for Jrs and Srs who need it
TONIGHT: FCA @6:50 PM
Oct. 27th: Early Release @ 1:30 for Staff Professional Development
Oct. 30th: Senior Cap & Gown orders for Apollo students at Apollo @7:30 AM

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Ada schools have 2-hour early release on Oct. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 26, 2015

Ada schools have a 2-hour early release on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the school.

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Owlsburg (and Van's) fans - here's an update the project at SR 235 and Lincoln Highway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 25, 2015

Monty Siekerman photo and story

That's David "Rico" Rodriguez waving from the cupola of Van's Corner at State Route 235 and Old Route 30 located north of Ada.

He's showing all Icon readers the major work that has been done on the building in recent weeks to turn the structure into a family restaurant called Cherico's.

Several historical parts of the building have been retained, such as the pine floor and cupola.

The photo shows an expanded dining area with the roofline extended on three sides for open air-dining.

In addition, the second floor will be turned into an eating area.

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ONU pharmacy students go on the offensive supporting HB 592

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

By Monty Siekerman

Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county.

CLICK HERE FOR "WHAT THIS ALL MEANS" - COLUMN OF OPINION.

About 45 students and professors were armed with a bullhorn and signs as they waited to meet with LuAnne Cooke, a district representative for Congressman Latta.

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Beta Club sponsors Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

Ada school students will observe Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30, sponsored by the Beta Club, according to Tracy Breidenbach, K-8th grade guidance counselor.

Here are the daily themes, which are part of the week:                                              

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September's scant rainfall means you'd better water your trees and shrubs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 23, 2015

By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator

September, and so far in October, was dry in Ada and Liberty Township. The local area received less than half the usual rainfall. October is stacking up to be worse.

CHECK THE TOWNSHIP RAINFALL
CHART AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Trees and shrubs should go into winter with moisture around their roots. Growing tip: Water them.

During September, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 1.57 inches of rain.  The most rain for this month, 2.80 inches, fell in Hale Township, as measured by Tim Ramsey. 

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