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June 2014

1924 - were they called the bulldogs?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

The year is 1924.

Were they purple and gold? Were they Bulldogs? Where did they play?

Perhaps an Icon viewer knows the answer to these questions. Here is the Ada High School football team from 90 seasons ago. It's the first in a series of anniversay Ada football teams.

Front  - Wertheimer (mascot)

Bottow row, from left, Mr. Stauffer, Ferrall, McElroy, Shelly, Baransy, Captain Doersam, Peterson, Anspach, Gallant, Stemple, Coach Morehead.

Second row, from left, Jameson, Wood, R. Long, J. Long, Baum, J. Klingler, E. Klingler, Snyder, Poling.

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May 19-25 Ada police call logs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police call logs for May 19 to 25. They are in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Midwest Youth Team Tennis returns to Ada this summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Midwest Youth Team Tennis returns to Ada this summer, according to Scott Wills.

A REGISTRATION FORM IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 25. The league season begins July 16 and ends July 28. Matches and practice is at the Ohio Northern University’s tennis courts and/or the Ada Park.

Practice and matches take place July 15, 17, 20, 22, 24 and 27. Times per age division follow:
Ages 4-6 – 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Ages 7-10 – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ages 11 and up – 7:30-8:30 p.m.

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68 days and counting - here's next year's elementary school list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

It's never too early to think about the 2014-15 school year. To get parents and pupils thinking about next school year, the Icon offers you next year's elementary school supply list.

The school asks parents to plan on purchasing these supplies over the summer so that their children can bring them to school on the first day in August or during the annual open house from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14.

School starts on Monday, Aug. 18.- 68 days from today!

Open the two attachment at the bottom of this story to read the printer-friendly elementary supply lists.

 

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Weather summary: It feels like June

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Here’s the weather summary for the area provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Here's Mustard Seed Cafe Dad's Weekend features

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St. , Bluffton, will offer Dad a free dessert over Fathers’ Day Weekend—Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the new summer menu, Mustard Seed will be offering the following features:
Brunch:  Bistro Steak & Eggs with red wine mushroom sauce
Dinner:  Filet Mignon with Bernaise Sauce and Pasta with Mussels

The cafe now serves wine and continues to serve craft beers. Over the weekend, the café will offer an expanded wine list, along with Mimosas, Bellinis and Sangria. “Slate Pairings” are new for the weekend, combining small food offerings on a tile with paired drinks. 

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7th annual Bradley Joseph golf outing July 12

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

The 7th Annual Bradley Joseph Memorial Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, July 12 at the Colonial Golfers Club, Harrod. The proceeds from the outing provide scholarships to pharmacy students from northwest Ohio to go on medical mission trips.

The outing will be a four-person scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. There will hot dogs at the turn and an awards luncheon to follow. The cost for the outing is $45 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available for $100.

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Hardin County 4-H dog bowl teams place in first year of competition

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

Hardin County 4-H was well represented at the 4-H State Dog Bowl Competition this year. The Dog Bowl was held on Saturday, June 7 at the Ohio 4-H Center in Columbus.

This was the first year that Hardin County sent teams to the competition, a double elimination quiz tournament focusing on dog knowledge. The junior team placed 2nd in the tournament. Junior team members include Adeline Moore, Allison Moore, Katherine Moore, Oliver Moore and Ruth Anne Osborne. The senior team, comprised of Hope Hazelton, Lydia Osborne, Abigail Osborne and Catherine Osborne, placed 5th.

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Upper Scioto FFA chamber presents student awards

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

The Ohio Hi-Point-Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet last month to recognize student accomplishments throughout the year.  Star Awards were handed out as well as the Honorary Member Award, which was given to Doug Putnam (owner of Putnam Wetlands), for his outstanding support and help with the chapter.

The Star Business Award was given to Dylan Hunsicker (senior).  The Star Eagle Award went to junior and chapter president, Jacob Parker. The Star Chapter Award was given to sophomore and chapter vice president, Cecily Preston.

Star Greenhand Awards went to four deserving freshmen: Peyton Dyer, Abbey Fry, Faith Holbrook and Amy Manns.

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Hardin native returns to lead Hardin Alliance

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Hardin County native Jon Cross to serve as its new President/CEO and Director of Business Development. He will start his position on October 1, 2014.

Cross will focus his efforts towards economic and business development, advancing Hardin County's market awareness on a regional, national and global scale.

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