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Christmas came early at ReStore

Santa, free gifts and free gift wrapping
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 11, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
It was Christmas at ReStore on Friday evening with free gifts, free wrapping, and Santa.
Many children were there to choose from a slew of gifts donated to ReStore. Many "elves" helped wrap the presents. Santa heard wishes from the kids.  Cookies and punch were available.

Many youngsters (and adults, too) left with smiles on their faces. Christmas will be happier this year thanks to the givers and staff at ReStore.

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Here's the swimming pool timeline update

Bid accepted in February and awarded in March
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 11, 2016

Here are the plans for the swimming pool renovations to take place next fall:
* A splash pool will be installed just south of the current pool; splash pools are popular now and being added to pools in villages and large cities.
* The bathhouse will be renovated.
* A new concession stand will be built.
* A new filtration system will be built on the north side of the bathhouse.
* Concrete around the pool will be replaced.
The pool itself will be unchanged.

––Here's the timeline: the Village will accept bids in February and award bids in March. Work will begin after the pool closes for the 2017 season in September.

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Eye of Christmas on Main

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 11, 2016

Jennifer Williams (left) and Brandy England prepare the window holiday display at Eyes on Main. Take a tour of the downtown windows this season, the first year of the Chamber of Commerce window decorating contest. Most retailers, restaurants, and professionals got into the act to liven up Main for the holidays. Oh, and Buy Local First. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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John Glenn received an honorary doctorate from ONU in 2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and then serve Ohio for 24 years in the U.S. Senate died on Dec. 8. He was 95.

Ohio Northern's Facebook page recognized Glenn this way:

"Yesterday we lost an icon and pioneer, but we remember the legacy he leaves behind. We thank John Glenn for his service and his heroism. Mr. Glenn was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Ohio Northern University in 2010. Godspeed, John Glenn."

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Another glance at Monday's Merry on Main

And you have all month to enjoy downtown Ada's Christmas lights
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Ada welcomed the Christmas season on Dec. 5 with "Merry on Main."

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce event included the opportunity for residents to vote on their favorite store front decorated window, hear some Christmas carolers, visit with Santa, see the Christmas lights in the Ada depot and enjoy several refreshments offered by downtown businesses.

Here, William Jolliff votes for the best Christmas window display at the depot. Collecting ballots are Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members Don Traxler and JoNell Hanratty (seated) and Jill Simmons and Dave Dellifield, who are dressed for the holidays.

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Main Street carolers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Were you in downtown Ada on Monday evening? It was a very "merry' night in Ada. Carolers add to the merriment on Main Street . Here, a group sings favorite carols on a pleasant December evening which saw many people in and out of stores from one end of the business district to another. You can view more Merry on Main photos by clicking here. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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