Ada often pictures a Bulldog as a fierce animal, and, why not, it's our mascot and we're out to win. But Bulldogs can be cute, lovable, and funny, too. For a compilation of some funny Bulldog antics caught on video, go to this Facebook site: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1988503448059804&id=16...
By Monty Siekerman
Ada Police Department members spoke with nearly 50 people Wednesday morning at COSI Restaurant during Coffee with a Cop.
The informal chat time gave local residents an opportunity to express any concerns they had, but as Ptl. Penny Clark-Keller said most people wanted to express their appreciation for the service that the local police provide.
Chief Michael Harnishfeger said, "It was a great day and a great way to stay in touch." Members of his department met with students, future lawyers, accountants, police officers, physical therapists, as well as retirees, teachers and others from around the Ada area.
By Monty Siekerman
Rhonda Crouse, who has been helping get the dog park underway, stands beside a table at Liberty National Bank that displays information about the park and drawings of items to be won.
One prize is a stay at the Findlay Hilton and dinner for two at El Campo in Ada.
A second prize is a container with 6 pounds of dog treats. All the prizes were donated to the Dog Park Association. It costs nothing to enter the drawings. The display will be in the lobby of LNB through October.
Donations to the dog park now total $25,000 toward the $33,000 goal.
There are plenty of activities on the schedule at Ada High School. Here’s an update from the school website:
ANIMATION CLUB: A few students are setting up an Anim Club. Meet in Mr. Schleeter's room Wednesday during 5B (Lunch) to discuss meeting times and activities.
BOYS BASKETBALL SHOE FITTING: confirmed with Ernst for Tuesday, Oct. 10, during lunch. Optional for junior high and mandatory for high school athletes.
GIRLS BASKETBALL SHOE FITTING: for girls 7-12 planning on playing girls’ basketball will be Wednesday, Oct. 4, during lunch.
It’s a busy two months in Ada in October and November. Here’s proof: it takes six pages of single-spaced type to list all events taking place here in the next 60 days in the Icon’s Ada Hometown Happenings calendar.
Events include:
• Ada schools
• Ohio Northern University
• The Freed Center
• The Inn at ONU
• Public meetings
• Ada senior citizens
• Ada Public Library
• General community events
Highlights over the next two months include several Halloween celebrations, Ada Music Boosters music feast, Town and Gown banquet, ONU Holiday Spectacular, murder mystery theatre and a general election.
