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September 2016

Weather halts cross country race

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE - Rain and lightning interrupted the Ada cross country team at the Spencerville Invitational Saturday morning.

The boys race, started in pouring rain, was cancelled about a third of the way into the 3.1-mile run by lightning. The boys had to sprint back to the finish line because lightning caused an early end to the race.

"They had fun running in the torrential rain; it made for an interesting meet," said first-year head coach Josh Klein.

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It's a new era for the Heterick Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 11, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Many changes greet visitors to Heterick Library, especially the first floor which now has colorful seating in many configurations---open seating for individuals or groups, cubicles for small groups, and, yes, there still is a circulation desk.

Libraries have renovated to meet the modern times. No longer are there stack and stacks of books facing you when you enter the building since so much information can be accessed digitally.

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Two questions: Where is this in Ada, and what does it say?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 11, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Know what this says and where it's located?

Hint: above a door where you pay bills.

The Latin phrase is ONU's motto: Strength through Diversity.

The university is known for its academic diversity, having offered classes in arts and science, engineering, pharmacy, law, and business for more than a century.

Answer: This wording is above the front door as you exit Lehr Memorial.

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Ada Teacher Feature: Let's get to know Jill Laughlin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 11, 2016

Interview by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Jill Laughlin, Ada physical education teacher. 

It will come as no surprise that Jill enjoys sports…read on to see which sport she plays and which teams are her favorites. You also learn about Jill’s drive to help students try their best and be their best.  Go Bucks! Go Bulldogs! Go Jill!

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Football: Polar Bears lose a shocker in New York

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 11, 2016

By Tim Glon

No. 18-ranked Ohio Northern opened its 2016 season with a tough 34-30 loss at Utica (N.Y.) on Saturday afternoon at Gaetano Stadium.

The Polar Bears (0-1 overall) were in control for most of the afternoon and led 30-13 with seven minutes left in the game.

But the Pioneers (2-0) scored 21 points in the final 6:35, including an 8-yard TD pass with 15 seconds to play, to post the improbable win.

Northern had one final chance as sophomore Will Freed completed a 35-yard pass to junior Chad Rex to put the ball at the 25-yard line with three seconds left.

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Jill Davis, AHS and ONU grad, designs theatre set

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

Ada High School and Ohio Northern University graduate Jill Davis (BFA ’94) has designed the set for the drama “The Mystery of Love and Sex,” a play that opened this month on stage at the Dobama Theater in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

The show runs through Oct. 2. See the trailer below:

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Paul Lewis, ONU alum, receives Mass Transit Magazine honor

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

Paul Lewis, ONU engineering alumnus, was recently named a 2016 Top 40 Under 40 by Mass Transit Magazine.

Lewis is Vice President of Policy and Finance at the Eno Center for Transportation where he directs Eno’s policy research programs, including paper development and event organization.    

Since joining Eno five years ago, Lewis has been instrumental in the organization's growth in the transportation policy field, while simultaneously balancing his role as the financial manager and leading a rapidly growing policy team.

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Meet Mark Bricker - who covers a lot of ground in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Mark Bricker, who installed the Heritage Gardens at the governor's mansion in Bexley, is the new grounds manager at ONU.

After receiving his bachelor of science degree in landscape horticulture, he became nursery manager for the City of Columbus where he supervised the annual planting of 3,000 trees throughout the city streets.

He then installed the Heritage Gardens, which consist of native Ohio plants. From there he became grounds manager for a private estate in Dayton.

He is now the ONU/Sodexo grounds manager, responsible for the planting and care of trees and flowers, the grass, and snow removal on the 360-acre campus.

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Here's the bios of Saturday's Dancing with the Ada Stars - tickets still available

Event is Saturday, Sept. 10
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

Back by popular demand The Freed Center Biggs Theatre hosts "Dancing with the Ada Stars" at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

Based on the hit television show, watch these community members compet for the Mirror Ball Trophy. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and staff, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Purchase tickets online through The Freed Center website or call the Center box office at 418-772-1900.

The Icon provides bios of the performers, which are below:

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Evangelist Rod Vincent speaker at Ada Full Gospel Sept. 11-13 revival

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

Ada Full Gospel Church, 1047 State Route 235, will host a 21st century revival with guest preacher Rod Vincent Sept. 11 to 13.

Services are:
• Sunday, Sept. 11, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service and at 6:30 p.m.
• Monday night, Sept. 12, service at 7 p.m.
• Tuesday night, Sept. 13, service at 7 p.m.

Evangelist Vincent has been preaching for 36 years in the USA and many foreign countries, appearing on many TV and radio programs.

For more information call the church office at 419-634-6132.

 

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