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Stop and smell the daylilies

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The most colorful downtown garden in Ohio is blooming at the Ada depot. Ada sixth graders helped turn the garden into a spot to enjoy today by spreading mulch over the garden area.

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Safe Routes to School Team invites public input

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ada’s Safe Routes to School Team invite Icon viewers to a 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17, public meeting in the Ada School cafeteria.

The meeting’s purpose is to have public input on the Safe Routes to School program. The program’s goals follow:

1 - Improve the environment around the school to encourage walking and bicycling to and from our school,
2 - Expand the school’s curriculum and activities to include safety and education programs that will teach our children pedestrian and bicycling safety, and
3 -  Hold events to encourage walking and bicycling.

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Deb Curlis replaces Matt Brown as Ada chamber president

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Deb Curlis, marketing/volunteer coodinator for Community Health Professionals, was named interim director of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, this week. Matt Brown, who had held the position, resigned due to a new position he accepted working with the Duff Companies, located in Huntsville.

Curlis was nominated by the chamber board of directors and will serve through Dec. 31. Brown will remain available to assist Curlis through the end of June.

The announcement was made at the May 16 chamber meeting held in the Ada depot. It was the last meeting the chamber will hold in the depot as the chamber office will be officially closed by the end of the week.

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Just Jazzinn continues May 18 and May 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Two more Friday nights of Just Jazzinn are planned at The Inn at ONU this month. Th e free events offer live music and a casual atmosphere anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. The remaining events are Friday, May 18, and Friday, May 25.

Persons attending may stay for dinner or order a burger and specialty drink from The Pub.

 

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Icon seeks Ada VBS information

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Ada Icon seeks Vacation Bible School information from Ada churches. Churches may submit the following information about their VBS:

Church name:
VBS title:
Dates:
Times:
Any other information:
Send to [email protected].

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Ohio Northern University to hold 12th annual ‘Robby’ golf outing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Ohio Northern University Office of Alumni Affairs will hold the 12th annual Robby Golf Classic at Colonial Golfers Club in Harrod, on Sunday, June 3, at noon.

Registration starts at 11 a.m. The $125 registration fee for individuals includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, program and giveaways. Participants can register as teams, pairs or individuals. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.

In its 12th year, the Robby Classic is a fundraiser for The Robby Scholarship Fund, named for William Robinson, a 1961 graduate of Ohio Northern who has spent more than 50 years with the University.

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