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We thought kids were the only people who climb trees. So do adults.

Our feature photo on the top of the home page, from Monty Siekerman, shows the Tawa Tree Service at work in Ada. Here's a couple more views thanks to a zoom lens.

Here's the details on the tree climbers:

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Here's a important message recently seen on the south side of town. That was probably the phone call you didn't answer.

 

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What is it about dogs and snow?

There's something about an attraction - or need - to stick your snout in the snow and snort. You probably have a selfie of your dog in a similar pose. 

This is Monty's Siekerman's dog, Abby, doing what dogs do when it snows.

 

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By Monty Siekerman

Four Ada village employees completed the sophomore class of the Tree Commission Academy held at ONU and sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Yes, they even took exams during the March 2-3 sessions.

The freshman class was held in Ada at ONU in December.

Pictured are (from left) Rob Mix, Cheryl Geer, Jim Neiswander, and Jamie Hall. People from several other communities attended, as well.

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The term snow birds generally means someone who heads south in the winter.

Ken Collins found some real snow birds earlier this week in Ada. Here are two sparrows having snow for a snack.

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The Ada school marquee, new to this school year, has an ever-changing message. The Icon stopped to watch the entire list of messages on Feb. 24.

Here's what we found. (open the video)

Ada school marquee 2 24 16

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