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October 2016

Ada Teacher Feature: Josh Klein in his third year at Ada

"Yes, I said MATH and FUN in the same sentence."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 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 Josh Klein.

Did you have a teacher who was excited about teaching? What a gift! Read on to learn more about Josh Klein….world traveler, barista, mathematician, churchgoer, equestrian and so much more. There just may be a quiz at the end to see if you know how many countries Josh Klein has visited so far

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David Bailey was a machine operator at Ada Technologies

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

David A. Bailey, 50, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at 12:59 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on March 13, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to Lewis Bailey and Marilyn (Dyer) Bailey Blake. His father, mother and step father, Bernard Blake preceded him in death. His step mother, Nancy Bailey survives in Rocky Point, N.C. On Feb.  3, 1984, David married Diana E. Boyd and she survives in Alger.

David worked for Ada Technologies, Inc., where he worked as a machine operator. He attended Apollo Career Center, Lima where he received his certificate in Tool & Die Setting Machinist.

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You can talk out loud

Ohio Northern University library renovations create learning space for today’s college student
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged to talk out loud, write on the walls (selectively) and do other things that were previously considered un-library-like in the renovated first floor of Ohio Northern University’s Heterick Memorial Library.

In fact, you can even check out a smoothie along with that reference material.

“In many ways, we are breaking the rules of traditional college libraries,” said Kathleen Baril, director of ONU’s Heterick Memorial Library. “Library research on a university campus is not what it used to be, and our new library space reflects that. The focus is on best utilizing the library space to meet the needs of today’s college students.”

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October at the Ada public library

Family storytime, writing club, adult coloring, Halloween party...the list is endless
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

What's happening, when, at the Ada Public Library in October?

Check out the Icon's printer-friendly October library calendar for all the events from playdates, writing clubs, adult coloring, comic giveaways and familly storytimes.

Don't forget about the Friends of the Library Halloween party from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27.

Open the attachment below for the printer-friendly calendar of events.

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Ada Presbyterian Church celebrates 175th anniversary Oct. 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Ada Presbyterian Church invites the community to worship withon Sunday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m.

The congregation celebrates its 175th year worshipping and ministering in Ada. Here is an early photo taken of the church.

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Boys' soccer: It's Ada 4 - Upper Sandusky 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Ada boys' soccer team stopped Upper Sandusky in a non-conference match this week. Vickie Garmon shares these photos of the match.

PHOTOS BELOW:
Brendan Sheridan
Jacob Okluy
Noah Garmon

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Single-vehicle accident claims life of Alger resident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

An Alger man was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.

Terry L. Hattery, 70, of Alger, was driving a pickup truck at 6:40 p.m. west on state Route 309 near County Road 115 when he drove off the north side of the road and struck a tree.

Hattery was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's report.

The crash remained under investigation Wednesday

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"The Shape of Things" presented by ONU Theatre Department

Oct. 27-30 in The Freed Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Theatre Department presents The Shape of Things, a classic contemporary play by Neil LaBute.

Performances are Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27 to 30, at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Stambaugh studio theatre.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 to 29 and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30. A pre-show discussion takes place on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

A synopsis follows:
How far are you willing to go for love? If you’d do anything for them, would you truly do…anything?

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Blessings for Christmas program gets underway soon

Assistance for Ada families in need during the holidays
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

This year’s “Blessings for Christmas” program gets underway this month.

The program offers assistance to Ada school district families in need during the holidays, according to Gwen Jochims, program coordinator.

Individuals, families, organizations and businesses interested in sponsoring a family contact Jochims at [email protected] for details.

Sign-up schedule for families needing assistance follows:
• Tuesday, Oct. 11 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 4 to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 29 – 10 a.m. to noon

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Polar PALS offers after-school reading enrichment for 1st through 6th graders

Tutoring by ONU students starts next week at ReStore
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 5, 2016

A new after-school tutoring program called Polar PALS, devoted to reading enrichment for first through sixth graders will launch next week.

Tutoring, provided by ONU college students, will take place at the ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St, Ada, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons throughout the fall semester, according to Ann Johnson,
assistant professor of psychology at ONU.

"We hope to start the program on Wednesday, Oct. 12," she added.

As part of this new opportunity, a college student tutor will be paired with each child to work on the development of reading skills via the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies curriculum.

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