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October 2016

Meet Meghan Harmon, second grade teacher

"I hope all of my students leave me this year not afraid to try something new or afraid to make a mistake."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 28, 2016

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 Meghan Harmon.

Hands on learning, arts and crafts at heart, and the power of “yet” all create one fabulous mix in this second grade teacher with a passion for helping others and making a difference with hard work and practice.  Meghan Harmon teaches lessons we all can use.

Meghan Harmon

What grade are you teaching?
I teach second grade.

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Alger says "Treat!" during Thursday's Halloween celebration

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 28, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Sheriff Keith Everhart hands out candy to Chuck and Jessica Kaman's  sons, Colton and Kylar, in Alger on Thursday.

Some years, Halloween in various communities occurs on different days, but this year all area towns decided Halloween would be on the same day, so the sheriff's office was busy all over the county.

Sheriff Everhart had eight deputies plus Volunteers in Public Service handing out candy in every community that evening.

The Alger Community Center opened its doors for Halloween.

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It's Halloween in Ada!

And the ghosts are jumpin'
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 28, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Along came a spider...probably the biggest anyone has ever seen. Here, Erika Teeters protects Jansen and Molly Rietschlin from the arthropod. Jessica and Troy Cassie devised the spider out of PVC pipe and a laundry basket for a display at their home, 542 N. Main.

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It was part of Thursday night's Halloween in Ada. There are more photos and their descriptions follow (photos at bottom of story)

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Anne Stratton will appraise antiques on Nov. 2

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

Anne Stratton, a well know antiques appraiser, will be at the Hardin Northern Public Library, 153 N. Main, Dunkirk, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

You may take three items to be appraised. She will not appraise money, stamps, weapons, or Bibles.

She will advise how best to care for your antiques and share the original use of the item. For more information, call the library at 419-759-3558.

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Michelle Musser, Rachel Jackson on advisory committee

County underage drinking, drug abuse committee
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

Hardin County has received an $80,000 grant to deal with underage drinking and drug abuse. Two Ada people have been named to the 8-member advisory committee.

They are:
Michelle Musser, associate professor of pharmacy practice;
Rachel Jackson, a pharmacy student from Lebanon, Ohio.

Data will be gathered to find out the amount of underage drinking between the ages of 12 and 20 and drug misuse of people between 12 and 25.

A prevention specialist will be hired to work with the county's young people. The Partnership for Violence Free Families was awarded the grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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University Greek organizations and members earn recognition,

After participation in national events
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

Several Ohio Northern University sorority and fraternity chapters and its members have recently earned recognition for their accomplishments and have participated in national events. 

Greek life at ONU serves an important role in helping many students connect on campus as well as adding to the college experience and preparing them for their future pursuits.

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Some of the best treats are at ONU

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

Founders Hall freshmen roommates Maggie Krause and Taylor Lavey, right, pass out candy from their room during the Ohio Northern University Office of Residence Life Trick-or-Treat. The annual tradition is open to children from the Ada community.

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ONU Marching Band concert to feature selections from the 2016 season

Sunday at The Freed Center
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 28, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Marching Band will present a concert featuring its music from the 2016 season at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 or faculty and staff members, and $5 for students and children. Tickets are available at the Freed Center box office between noon and 5 p.m. on Friday and can also be obtained online at www.FreedCenter.com or by calling (419) 772-1900. Tickets are also available prior to the performance.

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ATV accident takes life of driver

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Jeremy Imes was killed in an ATV accident near his home southeast of Ada on Monday night.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the crash, according to the sheriff's report.

The crash occurred in a woods at the residence, 4597 State Route 701. Deputies believe Imes was driving the vehicle on a trail and struck a downed tree, which caused the ATV to flip over on top of him.

The sheriff's office was called just after midnight on Tuesday. Imes was deceased when officers arrived.

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Everyone goes home full from the Kiwanis annual spaghetti dinner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Pete Previte, of true Italian heritage, and Heather Cox offer cannoli they helped make to diners at the Kiwanis Club annual spaghetti dinner last Thursday night at the Ada Schools. Kiwanians served 230 meals, the profit going to youth programs.

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• From left: Sharon Fields, Harold Cotsamire, Sharon Hubbell, Deryl Fleming.
• Myrna McCurdy
(Monty Siekerman photos)

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