Hardin County – For the time period of April 15-30, Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 1.56 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for the same time period was 3.16 inches. Rainfall for the April 15-30 time period is 0.61 inches less than the ten year average rainfall during the same dates.
FROM ADA BULLDOG FACEBBOOK - The popular Ada High School Spring Fever Follies takes place at 7 p.m., Friday, May 11, in the school auditorium.
This year’s Follies titled "Oh the Places You’ll Go" features songs about travel and the world. Musical styles range from pop and rock to musical theatre with students performing solos, duets and large ensemble numbers.
Eleven graduating choir members will be recognized during the program.
Over 45 Ada Junior Varsity Singers including student in grades 1-8 will be a part of this year's program.
Story by Monty Siekerman - Photo by Karen Ward
Karen Ward, who has produced a photo book of Ada (available at Gallery for the Arts), sent the Ada Icon this photo last week.
She writes, “Came across this crowing rooster in the 500 block of South Johnson today at 6:30 a.m. Guess he made it through the winter. He does like his picture taken.”
The Icon has been reporting on Richard the Rooster since last summer when he first appeared among the houses along Johnson.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Leaders of the newly-formed Ada Historical Society deemed the membership drive a success following a reception in the Railroad Depot and dinner at Viva Maria’s on Monday evening.
Those visiting the Depot saw a large collection of postcards gathered over the years by Lee Crouse (who happens to be one of the Ada Icon weekly columnists, as well). Lee’s postcards were displayed in large frames set on tripods.
By Monty Siekerman
The Area Agency on Aging in Lima has been teaching Ada seniors about balance to prevent falls and a few exercises are added into the mix. The two-hour “Matter of Balance” sessions will continue to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at ReStore Community Center through May.
The 8-session course has been well attend with several members of the Ada Senior Citizens and Harold Cotsamire’s exercise class at the United Methodist Church joining the group at ReStore. The course is designed for anyone over 55 years of age. Another class is planned for later in the year.
