By Monty Siekerman
Two organizations in town heard reports Wednesday about the planned Ada Dog Park, and both groups gave their encouragement and approval of the project.  

Ken Lauria spoke to the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Wilson presented the dog park plans to members of the CIC. They and Cathy Cole and Chris Keiser have been heading up a committee to establish a dog park here by next summer.

The goal is to have a fenced in, off-leash area where dog owners can bring their furry friends to socialize, exercise, and play. One section will be for large dogs, another for small dogs.

The Ada Park Board has set aside a 100'x300' area on East Lehr Avenue, which is part of War Memorial Park, for the dog park.

A shelter for dog owners will be constructed. The village has donated the salvaged fencing from the upcoming pool project.

The goal is to raise $33,000. Donations may be sent to:
Ada Dog Park Association
301 S. Johnson St.,
Ada, Ohio 45810

Or via PayPal at www.adadogpark.com. "Like" them on Facebook at wwwfacebook.com/AdaDogPark. The association has set up a 501c (3) for tax deductible donations.

The two speakers on Wednesday said, "We hope to create a great place where neighbors can gather and enjoy time together with their four-legged family members."