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December 2016

Monty Siekerman named Ada Icon editor

Meet a guy who needs very little introduction to Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 30, 2016

Ada Icon owners Fred and Mary Steiner have named Monty Siekerman editor of the online news outlet for the community.

Monty, who has been reporting and taking photographs for the Ada Icon for the past two years, joins other Ada residents in furnishing more than 40 local articles a week for viewers.

Amy Eddings reports and provides photos, Ken Collins takes feature photos, Cort Reynolds keeps readers up-to-date on local school sports, and Darlene Bowers writes features about local people and creates Ada Happenings, a caledar of Ada events.

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Meet Ada's new school superintendent, Meri Skilliter

"My career is child-centered. Ada’s kids are my kids."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 30, 2016

The Icon caught up with Meri Skilliter a couple days after she accepted the superintendent position at Ada schools. She holds her principal/superintendent certification from the University of Findlay. Her superintendent certification courses are from Ohio State University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Bluffton University and a master's in educational leadership from the University of Dayton.

Here’s a portion of our discussion.

When you were a student, what teacher excited you about making a career in education?

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Observations, insights and sightings: Want to live longer?

Things I’ve learned and you might want to consider
Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, December 30, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

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ONU women’s ball rolls over Castleton

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, December 30, 2016

BY CALEB SCOTT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) scored a game high 17 points as she led the No. 17-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 60-36 victory over Castleton (Vt.) on the first day of the Music City Classic held in Nashville, Tenn.

The Polar Bears remain perfect on the season and move to 10-0, while the Spartans fall to 6-3.

Lauck scored 17 points, while shooting 5-of-6 from the 3-point line and added two rebounds and two assists to lead the Polar Bears offensively.

Junior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) chipped in 11 points and pulled down four rebounds.

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Season review: ONU women post 13th consecutive winning soccer season

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, December 30, 2016

BY CALEB SCOTT

ADA — The Ohio Northern women's soccer team posted its 13th consecutive winning season in 2016 under 13th-year head coach Mark Batman.

The Polar Bears posted a 15-4-0 record and went 8-1-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while winning the OAC Regular Season title and advancing to the OAC Tournament Championship finals for the second consecutive season.

This was the 11th consecutive season Ohio Northern has qualified for the OAC Tournament, and 12th OAC Championship appearance.

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We can't wait until January

Because the Ada Public Library has some great programs planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 29, 2016

We can’t wait until January.

Just look at all the events planned at the Ada Public Library. We’re noting a few and for the entire list click here.

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Insightful advice for setting a budget for the new year

Make it workable and not overwhelming
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 29, 2016

The new year is an ideal time to set up a household budget. David McClough, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Ohio Northern University, can offer common-sense insights for a strategic plan to avoid a New Year’s resolution gone awry.
 
“It is important to make the budget workable and not overwhelming or daunting. It has to provide a guide you can follow,” McClough said. “I often compare budgets to a fitness regimen. Everyone wants the benefits, but no one likes dieting or working out. You have to be disciplined and remain focused on the outcome.”
 

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The reason why 19 Sigma Pi members were suspended in 1925

Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, December 29, 2016

December 1904- Citizens were boasting of the installation of a $1000 magnetic fire alarm system with 15 boxes distributed throughout the town. The James Thomas barber shop sent the first call over the new fire system.

December 1925- Nineteen members of the Sigma Pi fraternity were suspended for the remainder of the school year for promoting and participating in dance in Lima, in violation of the Dance Rule.

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Village Voice: Happy New Year and here's some important village info

Office closing and holiday refuse pick up schedule
Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, December 29, 2016

The Village Voice

The Village of Ada publishes informational articles about Village policies and services currently offered. These articles are for informational purposes only. Further details and the complete Codified Ordinances may be found on the Village website, www.adaoh.org, or by calling the Village Offices at 419-634-4045.

Happy New Year!

The elected officials, staff and volunteers of the Village of Ada would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy New Year on Sunday!

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Girls Basketball: Ada wins big

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, December 29, 2016

MAUMEE - The Ada girls basketball team captured its second consecutive game with a convincing 58-33 road victory at Maumee Valley Country Day Tuesday evening.

The purple and gold evened their record at 3-3 overall with the non-league win. The Lady Bulldogs also improved to 2-2 on the road this season.

Ada junior Maddie Gossard led four Bulldogs in double figures with 14 points.

Ada methodically pulled away in the second half to post the win.

Senior guard Haley Wyss tallied 13 points while senior backcourt mate Alyssa Vore netted 10 points and dished out eight assists. Junior guard Anney Archer scored 10 points as well.

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