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Free breakfast and lunch will continue through end of school year

Originally set to end on Dec. 31
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 18, 2020

On Oct. 9, the U.S. Department of Agriculture extended its free breakfast and lunch program offered to school from Dec. 31 until the end of the school year.

Ada Schools participates in the federal meal program, which began Sept. 10.

The program was extended to all schools as a response to economic concerns brought on for many families by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students who have balances on their accounts can be used in the meantime for additional ala cart menu items beyond the basic lunch.  

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Ada chamber plans Wednesday AM Zoom meeting

Merry on Main and other topics on the agenda
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 16, 2020

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members will get together via Zoom next week.

The chamber traditionally meets in person on the third Wednesday of each month in the Ada Public Library. But, that stopped in early spring due to the covid-19 pandemic. The chamber board began meeting in person in September also after a similar hiatus.

Earlier this week chamber members received a Zoom link to the meeting. Others in the community interested in attending the meeting via Zoom may contact Ada Icon at [email protected] for the link. The meet will take place at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, and is expected to last one hour.

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Beatitudes community dinner to go tonight 4-6 p.m.

RSVPs appreciated at 419-788-9459
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 16, 2020

Beatitudes will hold a fall fest’ community dinner to go today (Friday, Oct. 16), according to Deb Curlis.

The dinner will be available for pick up at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., from 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16.

Curlis said that she would appreciate rsvps for persons who plan to pick up meals, so that Beatitudes can plan accordingly. Phone 419-788-9459 to make a reservation.

“The menu of ham and beans and cornbread will be bagged and ready to go,” said Curlis. Persons are invited to make donations during the serving times with proceeds going to the Ada food pantry.

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Ada leaf pick up begins week of Oct. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 15, 2020

Village of Ada fall leaf pick up will begin Monday, Oct. 26, according to Angela Pokachek of the village office. Watch the Icon for a map and list of pick up dates.

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Bob Simmons: "Don Fleming saw it as his responsibility to personally mentor me as a council member"

Oct. 23 deadline to indicate an interest in serving in vacant council seat
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 15, 2020

Bob Simmons, Ada council president, offered comments during the Oct. 6 council meeting about Don Fleming, council member who died eariler this month.

His statement follows:
Tonight we mourn the passing of Don Fleming, our fellow counselor and esteemed colleague. He served the Ada village as counselor for over 39 years.

When I was elected to council seven years ago he saw it as his responsibility to personally mentor me. I always valued his judgement, insight, wisdom and dedication to our village.

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Quest FQU says "Join our half Marathon, or our 25-mile bike ride, or 5K, or more"

Events benefit Hardin County United Way
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Route map and registration
link at bottom of story -
Quest Federal Credit Union is sponsor of a Hardin County Half Marathon, which includes options for a 25-mile bike ride, 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk in October.

The event is Saturday, Oct. 24, and proceeds benefit United Way of Hardin County.

Here are starting times for each of the events, with the start at the north side of the Hardin County Court House in Kenton:

7:30 a.m. – 25-mile bike ride
7:45 a.m. – Half Marathon 
8 a.m. – Half Marathon walkers
8:15 a.m. – 5K run/walk
8:30 a.m. – 1 mile fun run and walk

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