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November 2016

Erica Shadley: Ada schools have such positive energy!

"My students motivate me every day. They are my best teachers."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Compiled 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 Erica Shadley.

“I’ve never pictured myself doing anything else,” shares Erica Shadley about choosing a career in teaching. Read on to hear this 5th grade teacher’s advice to her students and who she wants them to be in the classroom. Hint: themselves with open minds and a readiness to learn!

What grade do you teach?
5th Grade ELA (English Language Arts).

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Ada Relay for Life invites your participation

It's March 31-April 1; last year's event raised $16,000
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Matt is a survivor, having lost a foot and part of a leg to bone cancer when he was a high school student. Now a third year pharmacy student, Matt remains cancer free. He's beating cancer due to advances in diagnosing the disease and in prosthetics.

 

By Monty Siekerman
At ReStore on Tuesday, three ONU students talked about the next Relay for Life in Ada, encouraging more participation from the community. One of the students can attest to advances made in cancer research and treatment.

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Midwest Rehab Dec. 1 open house celebrates 25 years in business

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Midwest Rehab, 218 E. Highland, will have an open house on Thursday, Dec. 1, celebrating their 25th anniversary at their new, updated building.

Midwest offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as home health services. The company also has facilities in Lima and Delphos.

The open house will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 4-6 p.m. with light refreshments and door prizes.

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Letter: Thank you Ada voters for supporting the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Ada voters:

Thank you for supporting the Ada Public Library levy on Nov. 8, We are herer to serve you.
The Ada Public Library Levy Committee,
Connie Fleming, treasurer

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Monday night's Merry on Main puts you in the Christmas spirit

Santa, caroling, Christmas treats and a downtown holiday window decorating contest
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Ada’s Area Chamber of Commerce wants Ada residents to catch the holiday spirit.

From 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, there are plenty of opportunities to start thinking Christmas as Merry on Main launches the season in Ada.

Here’s the schedule:
• View the Christmas lights at the Depot park
• Visit Santa and his Reindeers at the Ada Public Library
• Listen to Chris Grey and friends singing carols up and down Main Street
• Then, stop by the Depot and pick up a ballot to vote for your favorite decorated downtown window. Drop off your ballot at the Depot anytime between 5 and 6:50 p.m.

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Ada village leaf pick up extended into December

Warmer weather, lack of hard frosts kept leaves on trees
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The weather has been unusually warm for November in Ohio, but if you have lived in Ohio for more than one November, you know the weather is full of surprises. With the warmer weather, and lack of multiple hard frosts, the trees have held on tightly to their leaves this fall.

MAP SHOWING DISTRICTS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

The village normally concludes loose leaf pick up service during the last week of November/first week of December. This year, however, the village has decided to extend loose leaf pick up service through Dec. 9.

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Ruth Rader-Schumacher 1923-2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Ruth J. Rader-Schumacher, 93, died Nov. 29, 2016, at 6:40 a.m. at Heritage Manor, Findlay.  Ruth was born Feb. 7, 1923 in Mt. Blanchard to the late Wilson and Mary (Kempf) Bergman. On Dec. 3, 1939, she married Walter Rader who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1985.  She later married Clyde Schumacher on Jan. 16, 1988 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2009.

Ruth was a homemaker and had been a baker at Bluffton College.  She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ.

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Maurice "Monnie" Gossard 1959 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Maurice C. "Monnie" Gossard, 57, of Harrod, died at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov, 12, 2016 at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit.

He was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima to the late Lyman Gossard and Elizabeth "Beth" (Higgins) Gossard, who survives in Lima. On May 8, 1982, he married Lisa Sandy, who survives in Harrod.

Maurice was a truck driver for Nash Finch for 28 years and retired in 2016. He was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren.

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David Steele 1955 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

David L. "Dave" Steele, 61, died on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at 4:14 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on Jan. 19, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Paul E. "Bud" and Betty J. (Howell) Steele who preceded him in death.

Dave worked for the Laborers Union #329. He attended Crossroads Church of God, Lima. Dave had a big heart and was willing to help anyone. He was an avid Jeopardy fan and loved the family UNO games.

He is survived by two brothers: Michael (Cindy) Steele of Roughmont, N.C., and Dennis Steele of Lima; and four sisters: Karen (Dave) Hinton of Delphos, Connie (Bill) Dyer of Alger, Tracey (Mike) Alman of DeGraff and Gonda Steele of Columbus.

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Catherine Freed was ONU's "First Lady" for 20 years

Ada memorial service in English Chappel on Dec. 17
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 28, 2016

Catherine "Kitty" Freed, 90, of Ada, died in her home on Nov. 25, 2016.

Catherine was first lady of Ohio Northern University for 20 years, from 1979 to 1999, when her husband, DeBow, served as president. She continued to be a strong supporter of ONU after this. She held a BA and BFA from the University of Texas, an MA from the University of Kansas; and an honorary doctorate from Ohio Northern University.

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