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Want to be Harvest and Herb queen? Here's how

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Want to be queen for a day?

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival committee invites contestants who are between the ages of 15 to 18 to enter this year's queen competition, according to Arlene Allison.

The entry form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

To enter, contestants answer three questions:
1 - If you were to support a special cause or offer to volunteer for a special organization, which would it be and why?

2 - Describe three characteristics that make you who and what you are today.

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Saturday 5K Run/Walk supports Amelia Griffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Ada community continues to support one of its younger residents – Amelia Griffin. She is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin. Her brothers are Jude, 7, and Willie, 3.

Four-year-old Amelia was  diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. She has a tumor next to her spine and metastasized to her spine. Click here for an early story posted on the Icon about Amelia.

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Hardin Democrats getting ready for county fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Plans for the Hardin County Fair Booth were finalized at the August meeting of the Democratic Central and Executive Committees.

Members will meet at 10 am. Monday, Sept. 7 to prepare the booth for the opening of the fair the next day. You do not have to be member of the Central or Executive Committees to assist with this effort.

Sign-up sheets for working a three-hour shift during the week will be available. If you believe in the Principles of the Democratic Party and want to volunteer, please come on that Monday or whenever you come to the fair the first time.

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Icon gives this Ada hibiscus the blue ribbon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 24, 2015

One of the most outstanding perennial plants in Ada is now in full bloom at the home of Jim and Jean Neiswander.

The 5-year-old, 7-foot-tall pink elephant hibiscus is located at the Neiswander home on the corner of North Johnson and East Montford.

While taking the picture, an Ada mailman passed by saying that overtime he has covered all of Ada and, he, too, judges the hibiscus as the prettiest plant in town.

Hardy hibiscus are easy to raise here, coming in short, medium, and tall heights, as well as in a multitude of colors, some bright, some soft pastels.

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Nine new staff members join Ada schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Ada schools welcome nine new staff members for the 2015-16 school year, according to the Ada Bulldogs Facebook page.

New staff are:

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Ada Kiwanis will install new officers Sept. 22

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday August 11th in the Dean’s Heritage Room, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University, and Ada.

In business:
-Members heard an updated financial report from Treasurer Bryan Marshall.

-Secretary Bill Fuller reported that Kiwanis international had informed the club of an increase in dues and fees beginning with the 2015-2016 administrative year.

-A discussion was held concerning funding for the Hardin County Fair 4-H livestock auction. 

-The club agreed to replace a tree in War Memorial Park dedicated in memory of Everett Ludwig. 

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