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Ada Depot garden tour

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

A little drizzle doesn't stop gardeners from gardening or learning more about plants.

During a light shower last week the members of the Kenton Garden Club toured the Ada Depot gardens. Gardener Monty Siekerman explained how the downtown garden originated and told about some of the plants.

There are more than 100 varieties of annuals and perennials. Some of his new favorites this year include banana tree and pentas.

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A conversation with Pastor Trent Boedicker of Grace Gospel Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

This is the second in a series focusing on clergy in the Ada Icon community. Darlene Bowers compiles the interviews.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Romans 8:38-39. 

This powerful affirmation of God’s love is one of Pastor Trent Boedicker’s favorite Bible passages. Read on to discover other favorite passages and to learn more about this Ada grad and the Ada church he serves.

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Icon dog of the week: King is available for adoption now

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

King, 1 year old male shepherd mix, 81 pounds. Available for adoption now, very nice dog.

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This Ada plant lives up to its name - Elephant ears

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Some plants live up to their names, as in this case - Elephant Ears.

Here, Caroline Walker sits under the shade of the tropical plant while reading a book about kindergarten at Grandpa and Grandma (Tom and Cathy) Coburn's home on Falling Timbers Blvd.

Five-year-old Caroline began kindergarten this week.

What's the secret of growing such a large elephant ears plant in Ada? Cathy said the tropical plant likes to be watered daily. She said heat and humidity, which we have had this summer, are important, as well.

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AmeriCorps library volunteer guest at Kiwanis meeting

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

Max Gauthier, Ada Public Library’s I.T. AmeriCorps volunteer, told Ada Kiwanis members about his work at the library during the club's recent meeting.

Gauthier serves with Guiding Ohio Online. 

The Ada Public Library is the only location in the community that provides free internet access and digital literacy training.

The goals of Guiding Ohio Online include to participate in online government, search and apply for jobs online, and connect with family online. 

He holds classes for llibrary patrons on Windows 10, smart phone usage, and coding classes for teens.  He also helps to train the library staff.

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I'm going to Kindergarten!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Faith Griffin and Mom, Patty, head into Ada Schools on the first day of school on Tuesday. Faith, all smiles, is beginning kindergarten. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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