Here are the plans for the swimming pool renovations to take place next fall:
* A splash pool will be installed just south of the current pool; splash pools are popular now and being added to pools in villages and large cities.
* The bathhouse will be renovated.
* A new concession stand will be built.
* A new filtration system will be built on the north side of the bathhouse.
* Concrete around the pool will be replaced.
The pool itself will be unchanged.
––Here's the timeline: the Village will accept bids in February and award bids in March. Work will begin after the pool closes for the 2017 season in September.
Ada welcomed the Christmas season on Dec. 5 with "Merry on Main."
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce event included the opportunity for residents to vote on their favorite store front decorated window, hear some Christmas carolers, visit with Santa, see the Christmas lights in the Ada depot and enjoy several refreshments offered by downtown businesses.
Here, William Jolliff votes for the best Christmas window display at the depot. Collecting ballots are Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members Don Traxler and JoNell Hanratty (seated) and Jill Simmons and Dave Dellifield, who are dressed for the holidays.
By Monty Siekerman
Cash Alger, 4, son of Nick and Jennifer Alger, had his wishlist ready for Santa as did many other children when the Ada Public Library hosted Ole St. Nick at Merry on Main on Monday.
By the time the Jolly Old Man took his seat, the line of children and parents reached from the front door to the back wall of the library. Santa did a lot of listening that evening. Over 200 youth visited the library.
Merry on Main, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd downtown on a pleasant December evening with people viewing the window displays, hearing carolers, enjoying treats, and shopping.
Twenty businesses competed in an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce holiday window decorating contest this year. The public voted on the best display during Merry on Main on Monday. Here's a portion of the Quest Credit Union's window, which reveals a Main Street Ada reflection. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance President and CEO Jon Cross announced two new initiatives for 2017 during the Alliance Christmas Luncheon.
The organization will develop a student focused job and career fair, as well as the formation of the “Young Professionals Alliance” for those ranging in age of 21 – 40, under the umbrella of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance organization.
By Monty Siekerman
Will the road in front of your place be paved this Spring?
Here's the list of road improvement projects to be undertaken by Bluffton Paving Company, which won the $248,000 bid: Northeast corner---
* East Montfort from Johnson to Simon
East Montford from Simon to Liberty Northwest corner---
* North Gilbert from Montfort to Turner
Turner from Main to Gilbert
Heistand Avenue from Montford north to the alley
West Street from Montford to Turner Southeast corner---
* Hays Avenue from a Main to Beech
