Ada experienced several business changes in 2019. Here is a list of many of those stories covered in the Icon. Among the major influencers in several of these stories is Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, which includes nearly 100 members, its greatest-ever membership total.
January
Brian and Kelly Clum purchased 3 Brothers Pizza from Rod and Linda Dysert in January. By coincidence, the Dyserts have three sons, hence the name, and the Clums have three sons, so there is very little change in the business name. The phone number remains 419-634-0100.
Reichert's Clothing Store was the Ada School "Bulldog Business of the Month for January.
The Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy will host an information session at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Primrose Retirement Community, 3500 W. Elm St., Lima. The session is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.
The session will allow individuals to learn about the wellness services offered by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy, which provides an array of high-quality health screenings and other services, such as customized pharmacy delivery, as well as medical equipment and supplies.
The outreach endeavor is an extension of the ONU College of Pharmacy. For more information, contact Primrose Retirement Community at 419-549-5910.
2019 weather summary chart at bottom of story -
How will 2019 be remembered weather-wise?
In one word: Rain.
From April 1 to July 31 the area experienced 23.83 inches of rain. Those four months accounted for more than one-half of the entire year’s rainfall, which reached 44.23 inches.
The 2019 rainfall was the highest recorded in the area since 54.86 inches fell in 2011.
The 23.83 inches of rain during that four-month period compares to normal average of 15.43 inches during that same period.
Ada’s Area Chamber of Commerce launches its 2020 programming with five new board members and membership pushing toward the 100 mark, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.
New to the board are Dan Newkirk of Heapy, who will serve as vice president; Angela Hersh of Liberty National Bank, who will serve as treasurer; Gail Alstaetter of The Mercantile; Jon Umphress of Ada Kiwanis Club and Joni Goodman of Midwest Rehab, according to Heather Cox, board president.
Continuing board members are Jill Simmons, secretary, Jamie Hall, Patty King, Dustin Shook, Fred Steiner, Ruth Roider and Natalie Walton.
