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Kiwanis purchases pediatric trauma bags for EMS

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 5, 2014

Heather Cox called the 43rd meeting (September 2, 2014) of the 2013–2014 Kiwanis Club to order at 12 noon in McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

The birthdays of members Jolene Bailey (August 23) and Marilyn Green (September 7) were noted.

The wedding anniversaries of Mike and Ann Hood (August 21, 1976), Craig and Heather Cox (August 21, 1999), Dave and Kelly MacDonald (August 22, 1999) and Mark and Julie Shull (August 28, 1955) were also noted.

The presentation to the Ada-Liberty EMS for pediatric bears and kits was held last week.

A card was sent to Sandy Neely for her recent surgery.

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August temperatures right on target

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

August was right on target temperature-wise, but rainfall was less than normal, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

During August the average daily temperature was 71.6 degrees (the normal average is 71.1 degrees).

The high temperature was 90 on Aug. 26 and the low was 46 on Aug. 15.

August precipitation registered 1.39 inches, while the normal precipitation for the month is 3.28 degrees.

An attachment at the bottom of this story shows the daily weather summaries for August.

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Two Red Cross blood drives in Ada in September

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Two American Red Cross blood drives are scheduled in Ada during September.

• Monday, Sept. 8 - Community Health Professionals, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 16 - Ohio Northern University, 1:30-7:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org. Come to give and get a $10 off Cedar Point coupon! Receive a Columbus Zoo BOGO entry offer and enter to win a free $500 Marathon gas gift card.

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Stop signs replaced with Yield signs at Gilbert Street crosswalk

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 29, 2014

There’s a change in the crosswalk on Gilbert Street, between the 400 and 500 block, which affects walkers and vehicles and has grabbed the attention of persons using that crosswalk.

The Icon understands that the stop signs that were previously at the crosswalk may not have been in compliance with Ohio Uniform Traffic Control Manual.

The village has made the following changes:

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Hardin Country Fair opens Monday - here's the schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 29, 2014

It opens Monday. It's the Hardin County Fair. This year's fair runs from Monday through Sunday evening. Here's the daily schedule:

CLICK FOR FAIR WEBSITE

CLICK FOR DETAILS ON ADA HS BAND AND VARSITY SINGERS PERFORMANCE

2014 FAIR SCHEDULE                                                               

MONDAY

6:00 P.M. - JUNIOR FAIR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP- ARENA

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Students, public, getting used to new school building security

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Parents and students of Ada schools are now aware of the new building security in place.

According to school officials in the Ada Elementary Back to School Newsletter:

“In an effort to keep improving security for the safety of our students, Ada Schools applied for and received a grant to fund the improvement of the main entrance to our building.

“Improvements for the 2014-15 school year include new doors to the elementary and high school offices and also an electronic entry system with an intercom.

“Once school begins at 8:35 a.m. each morning the doors from the vestibule to the high school and elementary offices will be locked.

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