Check out the new website of the Ada Public Library.
Amanda Bennett, library director, told the Icon: “In an attempt to make our website more user friendly we've updated it! Play around with the tabs, explore; we hope you love the changes as much as we do!”
CLICK HERE to visit the new website
Library patrons will find separate tabs for:
• Catalog
• Events calendar
• Genealogy
• Library services
• Support your library
• About us
When you click “about us,” here’s what you’ll find:
Charles Van Dyne, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was elected to the office of Grand Esteemed Leading Knight during the 151st Grand Lodge session held in July in Indianapolis. He was among eight national officers elected for 2015-16 at the session.
Others elected were from Washington, Mississippi, New Mexico, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware and Virginia.
Van Dyne, a member of the Kenton Elks Lodge #157, has received several honors from the Elks and has held several positions in the organization.
In 2013 the Ohio Elks Association named him the Elk of the Year.
Here's a photo from last year's Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic. Bailey Bowers took this photo of Ada scouts with scoutmaster Tom Lehman saluting the American flag during the opening ceremony. Watch the Icon for lots of photos of this year's picnic.