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.
Fire fighter for a day...or at least a few minutes...Some of the equipment and personnel of the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department rolled into Ada War Memorial Park on Tuesday to let youngsters learn about the department and even try on some clothing. Here, Tessa Long, 13, is set for any emergency...if only the clothes would fit. But in time, who knows, she may end up volunteering to help the local fire department fight blazes that it's called to. (Monty Siekerman photo)
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.
