Linda Armstrong is the new branch manager of Ada's U.S. Bank, 528 S. Main St. The Findlay native assumed the position in mid-August.
She has 20 years of managerial experience and 10 years in auditing and banking experience. Armstrong is a University of Findlay graduate with a degree in business and accounting.
Armstrong is active in several civic and non-profit organizations. She had served as vice president of the Seneca County Habitat for Humanity.
"I'm looking forward to becoming involved in the Ada community," said Armstrong. "Ada has a great small town feel and it's really nice to be here."
As a service to residents, the Village will once again be picking up leaves that have been raked by residents. More details will be forthcoming in the October 31 issue of the Village Voice.
For now, the Village wants to let you know that the annual leaf pick up flyers will once again be mailed with the September water bills. Those bills are scheduled to be mailed by September 28.
The first day for 2013 leaf pick up is scheduled for November 4, weather permitting.
For more details, refer to the insert with your water bill, check with the Village Office, or visit the Village website at www.adaoh.org .
President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club at 12 noon on Tuesday September 17, at McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University.
Jon Umphress offered the invocation.
Elizabeth McKinney, vice-president ONU Circle, K was welcomed as a guest.
The birthdays of Charles Van Dyne, David MacDonald and Marilyn Green were noted.
The membership anniversary of Harold Friesner (September 21, 2007) was also noted.
The wedding anniversary of Joe and Linda Ferguson (September 23, 1972)-41 years was also noted.
Members were asked to keep Mark Light and Al Baillis in our prayers.
Last weekend was Ada's Harvest and Herb Fest. This is Bluffton's turn for weekend events. Activities are planned in many locations in the 10th annual Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28.
The community-wide festival offers lots of family-oriented events, free and open to the public, according to Daren Lee of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, who coordinates the festival.
Docia L. Hall, age 91, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at 9:14 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.
She was born on November 10, 1921 in Prestonsburg, KY to Jake and Eliza (Puckett) Holbrook and they preceded her in death. On November 28, 1938 she married Harlan G. Hall and he died July 20, 1983.
Docia was a homemaker. She was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God of Alger and a member of the Topps Weight Loss Club of Kenton.
The final Ada farmers’ market of the season takes place on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Community Health Professionals, according to Deb Curlis, president of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Market hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The market is open to the public.
Ohio Northern University will dedicate Dial-Roberson Stadium’s newly installed artificial turf as “Bill Robinson Field” during halftime of ONU’s football game against Mount Union on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1:30 p.m.
The field is named in honor of William “Bill” Robinson, who is retiring after more than 50 years of service to ONU. Robinson, currently the executive assistant to the president, graduated from ONU in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in education.
It looks like Ada residents are in for a very interesting fall filled with many activities. While many of these events are still in the planning stages, here’s a preview of September to early December coming Ada attractions (there's lots more event not listed here, but you'll read about them soon on The Icon):
Sept. 26 – First, to conclude summer, the final Ada Farmers’ Market takes place at Community Health Professionals on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Oct. 4-5 – Ada High School homecoming. Parade prior of football game on Oct. 4. Watch the Icon for more details.
Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County - Applications will be accepted for the 2013 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through the end of business on October 15.
Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio. Outstanding agriculturalists may be nominated by individuals or organizations. Nomination forms are available at the Hardin County OSU Extension office or on the Hardin County OSU
