You are here

Home » Monthly archive

June 2015

These Ada residents are heading to Romania

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

It's off to Romania on Wednesday for these eight Adalites, including (front row, from left) Julie Ludanyi and Barb Ulrey, co-directors, Noah Allen, Caleb Dunlap; (back row) Kathi Dunlap, Will Allen, Lydia Smith, Rikki Nichelson.

The group, from various churches, is on a mission trip to work with 45 youth there, primarily to teach English.

Other activities for the campers include Bible study, music, sports, and crafts.

The group will return to Ada on July 14. Julie's parents were from Transylvania, a Hungarian-speaking portion of Romania.

»

Second summer PaintInn at the Inn on Wednesday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

There's still time to register for Wednesday's Paint Inn at The Inn at ONU, according to Marilyn Reed, instructor.

The first of the three-part series was June 4. The second class is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, and the painting project will be bicycle with flower basket.

The final class is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, and the painting project will be a sandy beach with a saying written in the sand.

"Classes make you feel like you are an artist. They include easels, canvases and supplies. There is a wonderful buffet are set up with wine and other drinks available," she added.

For more information contact The Inn at ONU.

»

1965 Ada HS National Honor Society

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

One half century ago - no, it really doesn't seem that long ago, but it is. Here's the 1964-65 school year Ada High School National Honor Society.

The names are under the photo and sorry we have only the last names for you. Icon views, feel free to provide first names if you can

Click on the image to enlarge.

»

Ben Bowers: This guy needed a trombone, so I made one for him

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Note: Ben Bowers, Ada High School student, joins the Icon staff in July. His Icon assignment is to photograph the unusual - and the usual - things he spots in town.

Viewers will find his photos ranging from the, "Why didn't I think of taking that photo!" all the way to, "Where exactly is that in Ada?"

On a recent trip to the Ada Flea Market, Ben picked up this Italian decanter. At some point in its past, the sword must have been misplaced, so Ben sculpted a trombone for him to hold onto.

»

Blanchard Valley Hospital listed among "100 Great Community Hospitals"

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Becker's Hospital Review "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States for 2015.

This award comes on the heels of BVH being named among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals in March by Truven Health Analytics, a leading provider of data-driven analytics and solutions to improve the cost and quality of health care.

»

University of Findlay will join Great Midwest Athletic Conference in 2017

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The University of Findlay announced today that it will join the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) effective July 1, 2017. Findlay has been a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Association (GLIAC).

“We closely weighed the opportunities and challenges regarding the transition to G-MAC,” explained Katherine Fell, Ph.D., University of Findlay president. “Ultimately, this move will help us enhance our collective student experience, and align our institution with other institutions who have similar missions, enrollments and athletic offerings.”

»

A smoother trip over the railroad coming this week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 29, 2015

The constant thump, thump of vehicles crossing the railroad track on Main Street will come to an end this week when the crossing repair, which began on Sunday, is completed. Monday's rain delayed the work, which will start again with the rain stops.

The improvement will be better and last longer, perhaps 20 years, since a rubber surface with asphalt will be used.

The crossings at Johnson and Gilbert streets will not be upgraded at this time.

The Chicago, Ft. Wayne, and Eastern Railroad runs through the heart of town.
(Monty Siekerman)

»

"The creative process" Saturday topic at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 29, 2015

The creative process was discussed at a booksigning and talk by Lynne Scott (center), author of five books in the past eight years.

Lynne, from near Ada, meets with sisters Amy Eddings (left), a journalist from New York City, who recently moved to Ada with her husband Mark, and Melissa Eddings, who is on the art faculty at Ohio Northern University.

Lynne described her books as having likeable, believable characters that express hope. Her next book will be about a dog trainer.

Among Scott's books are: 
• Love in Small Doses
• Community Pool
• Miranda's Bottom
• Chronia Polla"
• Mr. Hurst's Ambition

»

Superheros soar overhead at Alger Public Library summer reading program

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 29, 2015

Friends of the Alger Public Library (FrAPL) led the first of three children’s programs at McGuffey Church of Christ and Roundhead United Methodist Church last week.

A total of 12 participants enjoyed the theme of Super Heroes by choosing capes and making masks, participating in a dramatic story, getting their photos taken as they flew over the city, playing corn hole and topping it all off with a Coke float. 

The next meeting is at the McGuffey Church of Christ from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30 and July 7, and inRoundhead at the United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to noon on July 3 and 10.

»

More 4-H awards

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 29, 2015

Several members of the Hardin County 4H Dog Bowl Senior Quiz Team earned impressive individual awards.  Second place, second from left, Adeline Moore (Hardin Hi-Lighters) and tenth place, far right, Ruth Anne Osborne (Pawsitive Attitudes).  State competition took place in Columbus at The Ohio State University 4H Center.

»

Pages