Watch for construction to begin soon at the Ada Public Library.
After careful consideration, and the recommendation of Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers, the Board of Trustees of the Ada Public Library awarded a contract to Studer-Obringer, Inc. of New Washington, according to Rhett Grant, library director.
Funding for the renovation and addition comes from a dedicated fund.
The addition on the northeast side of the library will add some much needed space. Additional parking will be added, as well as an outdoor reading area.
"We hope to begin construction in two weeks, and finish within seven months," said Grant.
Trevor Jones will show library patrons how to better photograph people. The free program, which will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Ada Public Library, is for people of all ages.
Jones, who has been photographer/digital asset manager at ONU for the past three years, said, "No matter what kind of camera you have, we'll look at how to take better photos of family and friends."
"The presentation will serve as a beginners guide to setting your camera and placing your subject to take the best photo in different environments," he explained.
Jones, an award-winning photographer, served as a newspaper photographer and photo editor before coming to ONU.
By Monty Siekerman
A few sprinkles at "curtain time" for the Cadets performance brought out a double rainbow for the corps and audience to enjoy on Sunday evening.
A SECOND PHOTO IS BELOW -
The second rainbow can be seen slightly to the right of the main rainbow.
Throughout history there have been many wives tales--some good, some bad--about rainbows.
The Cadets, I'm sure, are hoping the omen in the sky means "good luck" in winning the Drum Corps International competition this year. The group worked diligently at ONU for the past two and a half weeks to take home the top trophy.
By Monty Siekerman
An Ada/Liberty ambulance and several members of the squad gave youngsters a closeup look at their equipment and explained some of what they do on Monday at Ada War Memorial Park.
The ambulance demonstration is one of several emergency responders at the park this week from 10 a.m. until noon.
The week-long program was organized by Detective Rob Sheldon of the Ada Police Department, seen in the background of this photo.
The series of emergency personnel and their equipment on display is tied into ReStore Community Center free lunch program. Thursday look for the DARE program and 911 communications.
Dennis M. Clark, age 68, formerly of Ada, Ohio died on Friday, June 16, 2017 at his residence in Bartow, Florida.
He was born on September 20, 1948 in Kenton, Ohio to Wilber Eugene “Gene” and Frances Mary (Ford) Clark. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ada.
This year’s third annual Ride to Remember takes place on Saturday, July 8. Registration is at Bluffton Family Recreation and bikers may opt for several routes covering 2 miles all the way to 112 miles.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - There’s never a dull moment for Ride to Remember bikers.
With the help of some clever statements – remember Burma-Shave signs? – bike riders will find many chuckles along bike routes.
“Boomer” bikers will understand; younger bikers will catch on quickly.
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes meant Monday evening, June 19th, at the Hardin Northern Ag Building. The meeting consisted of 23 members, 8 advisors, and 5 guests. Recreation that night was limbo led by Makenna Ebling. The 4-H pledge was also led by Makenna Ebling and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alyssa Heldman.
Kylee Clem led role call. Katie Good also baked and frosted a cake and brought it in to tell us how to properly bake and frost a cake. Mara Ruhlen and Renee Newton also gave a demonstration on rabbits. Vern Woodruff also brought up the topic of the demonstration contest and deadlines for that.
ONU students won many awards in the 2017 Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) annual national contest.
Grant Pepper, a senior multimedia journalism major from Centerville, Ohio, was awarded honorable mention in the category of “Breaking or Hard News Stories” for his piece on drug issues in Hardin County. He won second place in the “Multi
Story News Series” category for his stories on Devan Price. Pepper also won third place in “Sports News,” second place in the “Radio Sports Package” category, and first place and honorable mention in the “Sports Feature” category.
The next PaintINN at The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, with Marilyn Reed as instructor. July's picture will be a beach scene that someone can sit on their porch. Cost is $38 plus tax and gratuity. The Inn will accept reservations from up to 29 people. The class usually sells out. To reserve a spot call 419-772-2500.
