Trash Pickup Times in Extreme Heat: Rumpke trash collection could start as early as 4:30 a.m. Please place trash and recycling curbside the night before
Here’s the roundup of Halloween activities in Ada next week:
• Monday, Oct. 22, Ada Kiwanis registration at 5:30 p.m. behind the city building; parade to Depot begins at 6 p.m., many prizes for best costumes, a big deal in this town.
• Tuesday, Oct. 23, registration begins at 5 p.m. in McIntosh Center activities room, small groups visit residence halls, dinner at 6 p.m. in McIntosh ballroom. Lots of candy in a short time.
The Ada Music Boosters will have a craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday in what is known as the ‘86 Gym.
The gym will be filled with 26 booths offering items for fall and Christmas such as homemade decor, knitting and crochet, kitchen items, health and wellness, jewelry, hardwood furnishings, clothing, sweet treats, and more.
There will be concessions, as well. Admission is $3 with children 5 and under free. The organizers say, “Come get a jump on your Christmas shopping and support our amazing music programs.”
Here is an example of a few items from one booth.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who will win the McTeachers Night contest? Ada or Upper Scioto Valley?
USV teachers and staff served many customers during a two-hour period last week. Ada’s turn was Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Ada McDonald’s.
From casual observance, USV had more customers lined up at 5 p.m. But, Ada customers began flowing in the door shortly after 5 o’clock. The winner is determined by which school had the most sales during a two-hour slot.
By Monty Siekerman
Members of the board of Safe Haven of Hardin County Domestic Violence Center and Ada village officials planted a butterfly bush at the Ada Depot gardens on Tuesday evening.
The bush is in memory of those who lost their lives to domestic violence and in honor of those who survived.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
From left are: Bev Bahr, Gloria Grappy, Mayor Dave Retterer, Linda Wilkison, Lisa Clark, Stephanie Applefeller, Mary Curtis, Kaity Thomson, and Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger.
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The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are scheduled to occur:
Oct. 15 - Lima Avenue under U.S. 68/state Route 15 will close for approximately one year
Early November -Entrance ramp from U.S. 68/state Route 15 to Interstate 75 southbound to close for one year
Safe Haven of Hardin County Domestic Violence Center will have a bush planting in the Ada Railroad Park at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, according to Deb Oestreich, program director.
“The bush will be in memory of those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and in honor of those who have survived,” she said.
Board members of the center will attend the ceremony, which is open to the public. The planting is in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is the month of October.
