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November 2016

United Way thermometer continues to rise

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

The Hardin County United Way thermometer keeps rising. Icon viewers will notice the thermometer in the depot park. According to Phyllis Griffith of the United Way, this year's $220,000 goal is at nearly 70 percent.

Ada Icon viewers can make pledges to the 2017 Hardin County United Way using the printer-friendly pledge form at the bottom of this story.

This is the 50th anniversary of the Hardin United Way. Donors can make a direct contribution or make a pledge. Donors may also give permission to use their names as a donor or donate anonymously.

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ONU staff members deliver presentation at statewide library conference

All about Heterick renovation and community engagement
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

Ohio Northern University Heterick Memorial Library staff members Kathleen Baril and Kelly Kobiela delivered a presentation, “Community Engagement: Renovating Space with Participatory Design,” at the Academic Library Association of Ohio’s annual conference in October. Baril is director of the library, and Kobiela is systems librarian.
 

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Ada athlete headed to Miami

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

Grace Nelson, outstanding Ada High School athlete, has signed a letter of intention to attend and participate in track and field at Miami (Ohio) in the Mid-American Conference. The signing took place last week.

Seated, from left with Grace are her parents,  Kim and David Nelson.

Standing, from left, Coach Tyler Craig, Coach Keith Peas;, and Grace's brother, Carter. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Village update from the Streets

Leaf pick up and paving plans
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, November 17, 2016

Village wide leaf pick up is well under way! 

As temperatures continue to fall and frosts hit our ground, so will the leaves. If you are staying ahead of the game by continuing to rake to the tree lawn area, our crews greatly appreciate it! As in the past, the street crew will temporarily suspend pick up next week, as it is a short week due the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Leaf pick up will resume for the final, planned week on Nov. 28 – Dec. 1. 

Once crews have finished with leaf pick up for the season, please bag any leaves and call the Village office to schedule a pick up.

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Village begins approval of tougher dog law

Legislation's first reading passes on Tuesday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

By Amy Eddings
Tougher penalties against vicious and loose dogs, as well as new restrictions aimed at owners who keep their dogs tied up all day, were introduced at the regular meeting of Ada’s village council on Tuesday night. Council members unanimously voted in favor of them during the first of three readings of the legislation.

The legislation was inspired by a pit bull attack last July in which a pit bull that had escaped from its pen charged and attacked one of two dogs owned by Jim and Jackie Meyer of Ada. Jim Meyer is the former village administrator of Ada.

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Help Christmas arrive as early as possible in Ada this year

Volunteers needed on Friday to hang lights in the park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Do you love Christmas in Ada?

Here's your chance to help it happen.

Volunteers are needed at the Railroad Park by the Depot on Friday, Nov. 18, anytime you are free from noon to 5 p.m.

Volunteers will assist in put up the annual Christmas lights at the Depot. 

"It always looks wonderful and takes many volunteers to make it all happen. Any bit of time you have to spare is appreciated," says  Eileen Peterman of the Ada village.

She adds: "So, don your Christmas T-Shirts ☺ *optional*  and help light up our downtown!"

It's expected to be in the high 60s on Friday.

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5th Annual Ada Public Library Holiday Auction

Posted by Rhett Grant on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Stop by the Ada Public Library between Monday, November 21st - Saturday, December 3rd to put in a bid on one of many wonderful holiday gift items, donated by local individuals and businesses.

All proceeds go toward Ada Library's FREE Summer Reading program!

Questions? Call the Library 419-634-5246 or email: [email protected]

 

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ONU senior setter second team women’s All-American in VB

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

By Caleb Scott

Senior setter Ashley Borchers (Russia) has been named Second Team All-America by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for 2016.

Borchers is a 3-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference honoree and a two-time First Team AVCA All-Great Region honoree.

The senior led the team with 1,032 assists and ranked first on the team and in the OAC with a .398 hitting percentage.

The 2016 OAC Co-Player of the Year ended her career ranked sixth all-time at Ohio Northern with 3,317 career assists.

Junior Haley Potters (Wheelersburg/South Webster) was also named Honorable Mention All-America as a First team All-Region award winner.

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Bluffton peparing for Blaze of Lights Nov. 26

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Bluffton is preparing for its Blaze of Lights. This year's Blaze is Saturday, Nov. 26.

To get things started, volunteers placed cutouts from the Ream holiday folk art display on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn on Saturday.

Watch the Icon for the Blaze schedule.

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ONU art professor's works in Bluffton University gallery show

Emily Jay has 34 photographs on exhibition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Ohio Northern University Art Professor Emily Jay points to a plaster mold of her feet that she photographed to show how landscape affects us. How does this photo show landscape with no trees, mountains, or oceans?

Emily explained that she buried the plaster molds in the dirt in Norway. Upon digging them up a month later, she discovered them cracked, moldy, and slimy...thus, the terrain and weather in Norway affected her molds.

This is just one of 34 photographs on display in the Bluffton University Sauder Visual Arts Center's Grace Albrecht Gallery on Spring Street.

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