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October 2016

Elementary Fall Literacy Night Oct 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The Ada Elementary School invites K-3 parents to its Fall Literacy Night on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7-7:30.

Parents will begin in the cafeteria discussing some literacy assessments, then they will see a day in the life of students in the classroom with the classroom teachers.

Parents are asked to notify your student's teacher if you plan to attend.

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Ada beats Paulding with 434 yards on the ground, 325 in the air

Seth Conley completes 24 of 36 passes; 4 TD passes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 11, 2016

By Dusty Donley
Fueled by another outstanding performance from quarterback Seth Conley, the Bulldogs claimed their third straight victory, going on the road to beat the Paulding Panthers 49-20. 

Conley was effective both through the air and on the ground, tallying 413 yards of total offense and six touchdowns.  The win moves Ada to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Northwest Conference.

GAME STATS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

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Ronald Kindle was retired from Rockwell International

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Ronald D. Kindle, 70, died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at 6:06 a.m. at Lima Rehab and Nursing Center, Lima.

He was born on Dec. 13, 1945 in Dola, Ohio, to George L. and Beatrice E. (Eikenberry) Kindle who preceded him in death.  He was previously married to Patsy Jean (Risner) Brand. He later married Rebecca Hardin. He then married Judith Carr.

Ronald retired from Rockwell International, Kenton. He was a member of the Bellefontaine First Family Assembly of God Church.

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Two Polar Bear football players named OAC players of the week

Christiaan Williams and Zach Schmerge
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, October 10, 2016

By Caleb Scott

ADA — Freshman Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) and junior Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta/Wapakoneta) have been named Ohio Athletic Conference Players of the Week for their efforts Ohio Northern's 58-21 victory over Capital, Saturday afternoon.

Williams was named Offensive Player of the Week, while Schmerge earned Defensive Player of the Week.

Williams earned his second Player of the Week honor after rushing 23 times for 127 yards and four scores.

Schmerge led the Polar Bear defense with 15 tackles and a half sack.

The Polar Bears will return home Saturday to host John Carroll under the lights at 6 pm at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

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You'll find "PEGS" in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 2016

With a Hancock County sticker, we found "PEGS" in the parking lot of the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. It's on a neon blue Chrysler.

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Ada Teacher Feature: Rachel Ludwig, Ada HS grad who never left first grade

Her advice to students: "Always try and know that it’s okay to make mistakes. Mistakes are proof that you’re trying."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 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 Rachel Ludwig.

Rachel Ludwig shares how she has the best of both worlds in being a mother and a teacher. Read on to discover what “dream job” this Ada High School graduate would pick. Mrs. Ludwig’s classroom may not be Broadway, but Mrs. Ludwig is certainly a star in her students’ eyes.

What grade do you teach?
First grade.

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Microbiology textbook written by ONU faculty members designed from students’ perspective

Reflects their zeal for connecting with students on the learners’ terms
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 2016

After six years and 1,185 bottles of Diet Dr Pepper, Ohio Northern University professors of biological science Rod Anderson and Linda Young have completed a textbook that reflects their zeal for connecting with students on the learners’ terms.

“Visualizing Microbiology,” published by Wiley, was released in mid-September. The text is available in both hard copy and digital formats and is intended for use in college courses by students pursuing health care academic majors and careers.

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Once upon a time in Ada: 1911 was a year of interesting events

Billiy Sunday spoke at ONU, first electric clock in Ada, Boy Scout organize, motor installed on Presbyterian Church pipe organ
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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 March 1911 - Prof. Frank B. Willis of Ohio Northern University was the newly elected Congressman from the Eighth Ohio district, is to be retained on the faculty and will teach economics and law.

March 1911 - high school boys organized an athletic association “to promote better and purer athletics.” First officers were Russell Meyer, president; Eugene Ewing, vice president; Claud Neiswander, secretary; and Von Spellman, treasurer.

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Icon's dog of the week: Meet Sanka, ready to go home with you

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 2016

Sanka, 3 year old female cur mix, 58 pounds

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Here's Ada's eighth grade choir from...39 school years ago!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 10, 2016

Can you find yourself here? It's the Ada eight grade choir during the 1977-78 school year.

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