Grass is flying everywhere lately, as people take to their lawns to spruce things up. Keeping grass mowed is important in the Village, as it keeps our neighborhoods looking neat and tidy, and it helps reduce the insect population. Grass, weeds or rank vegetation that is over 6 inches in height is a violation of Codified Ordinance 521.08 (e), which is one more reason why keeping grass trimmed is a good idea.
All around the nation, Arbor Day will be celebrated this Friday, April 29h. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, an estimated one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day in April 1872.
In their annual tradition, Ada Tree Commission is excited to visit with Ada 3rd graders on April 29 to talk about Arbor Day and planting and caring for the trees around us. Mayor Davis Retterer once again has invited the students to be active artist participants in the celebration by drawing pictures of woodworking.
How will you celebrate Arbor Day? The Arbor Day Foundation offers some suggestions:
Have the winds of this winter helped ‘trim’ a few of your trees?
Do you need to have some limbs picked up and chipped? Now is your chance.
The village will conduct a monthly service of brush pick up/chipping and pick up on Monday, April 4.
One of the goals of brush chipping and pickup is to keep the tree lawn areas of the Village clear of debris, so that debris litter does not enter the storm sewer system.
Do you – need a job this summer, or do you know someone who does?
Enjoy working with people and being outside during the summer months?
Have 10-20 hours a week available? Have experience managing teens and young adults? Are you – hard working and responsible? Fun-loving and respectful?
If this sounds like you and whether it is for a little extra spending cash, saving for college, or the job experience, the Ada Village Pool may be the place for you! We would love to consider you for employment at the Ada Pool this summer!
February is American Heart Month, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That designation may not be cause for a large bouquet of flowers to be sent your way on Valentine’s Day, but some of the causes of heart disease are worth noting when considering our quality of life in Ada.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., according to CDC statistics. While we have all heard the medical reports that diet and exercise may help reduce the risk of heart disease, we don’t often hear about the impact that breathing our air has on our hearts.
