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October 2014

Rep. Robert Sprague guest speaker to Ada Kiwanis and Rotary clubs

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 3, 2014

At a joint meeting of the Ada Kiwanis and Rotary Chubs held on Tuesday, September 30, members welcomed Ohio Representative Robert Sprague. Sprague is currently serving his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives, following his appointment in February 2011.

He serves the 83rd District, which consists of Hancock and Hardin Counties, as well as parts of Logan County.   

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Famous Characters and Authors

Posted by Rhett Grant on Friday, October 3, 2014

The Ada Public Library was recently the recipient of art work donated by Ohio Northern University student, Abby Brown.

Brown, (Majoring in Advertising Design, Minoring in Marketing) created a literary alphabet--which now hangs in the Ada Public Library's Reading Room--in Professor Melissa Eddings Mancuso's Art 3301 Screenprinting.

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Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 3, 2014

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; bingo begins at 6:55. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department

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Miss Vicki's Music Studio invites you enroll today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Several opportunities to join children’s choirs and small music classes for youngsters are available in October, according to Vicki Mills of Miss Vicki’s Music Studio, 2613 State Route 81, Ada.

“Our choirs serve who desire an exciting choral opportunity.  Singers will learn healthy vocal technique, learn to sight-read, enjoy working with like-minded singers of various ages and experience, and develop performing skills through local and studio concerts performing a variety of music,” said Mills. 

The following class options are available:

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Ada past and present - you know this scene

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Pictured here is an Ada scene looking east on Grand Avenue.

The past photo shows the old Ada School building, which was built in 1929. At first, this building was exclusively for high school students, but in 1953, an elementary portion was added and the building became a K-12 learning environment.

In 1971, a new science wing and gymnasium was built, and a second gymnasium was added in 1987.

A bittersweet moment came in 2008 when the current K-12 building was completed and the old school was demolished, leaving the empty field that you can see today.

Bailey Bowers created this composite.

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ONU's Phi Mu Delta holding "dine to donate" to benefit St. Jude's Hospital

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Ohio Northern University chapter of Phi Mu Delta will hold a philanthropy dine to donate at Viva Maria's from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Ten percent of all proceeds will be support Phi Mu Delta's  philanthropy, St. Jude's Hospital.

There is no ticket necessary for entry to the dinner.

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ONU Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law presents "Blueberry Soup"

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Ohio Northern University’s Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law will present a screening of “Blueberry Soup” and hold a panel discussion on the documentary with filmmaker Ellen Jarrett in the Dicke Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.  The event is free and open to the public.

“Blueberry Soup” chronicles the three-year aftermath of the Icelandic financial collapse, which resulted in the extraordinary re-writing of the nation’s constitution. After extreme frustration and a sense of powerlessness, Iceland elected a committee of 25 non-politicians to rewrite its constitution to ensure that such a disaster would never happen again.

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20 homecomings ago...the school year was 1994-95

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 2, 2014

The Icon continues its series on Ada homecoming courts.

Twenty homecomings ago…here’s Ada High School’s 1994 homecoming court.

From left are freshman attendant Lindsay Daily; sophomore attendant Jill Atkinson; senior attendant Victoria Mattson, Crystal Sharrock (queen); senior attendant Jessica Bolen; and junior attendant Emily Rush.

Senior escorts were David Marshall, Nathan Simon and Nick Sumney.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

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Marching Bulldogs set high standards for this year's band competitions

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 1, 2014

The Ada Marching Band traveled to Richfield on Sept. 27 for the Revere High School Marching Band Competition and came away big winners. 

Ada took first place in Class C and were awarded Best Percussion and Best Auxiliary (color guard) in Class C, as well. 

In addition to these awards, the Marching Bulldogs also received awards for Best General Effect and Best Visual Effect in Class B and C combined. Class B is comprised of schools larger than Ada. 

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Village Voice: Main-Lima intersection closed on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 1, 2014

The Village Voice: The reconstruction of East Lima Avenue continues to progress well. The crews have reached a point in construction where it is necessary to close South Main Street at the Lima Avenue intersection to allow the crews to safely work on paving.

This closure is planned to begin Thursday, Oct. 2. Detours will be posted for the area.

Please keep in mind your safety and the safety of the crews working. Do not move barricades or attempt to drive or walk through areas that have been marked as “closed.”

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