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December 2016

Misti, retriever mix, is Icon's dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

Misti, 1 year old female retriever mix, 52 pounds, very good dog just needs some manners

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.

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Ada HS yearbook staff 1977-78

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

Here's the staff of the Ada High School yearbook from the 1977-78 school year. Names of staff members are under the photo.

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2BFREE

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 12, 2016

Spotted on a Hancock County car driving south on Main Street in Ada. An appropriate plate to see just after the election when Americans were free to vote for many government officials from local to federal levels. This driver is a parachutist.

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Christmas came early at ReStore

Santa, free gifts and free gift wrapping
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 11, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
It was Christmas at ReStore on Friday evening with free gifts, free wrapping, and Santa.
Many children were there to choose from a slew of gifts donated to ReStore. Many "elves" helped wrap the presents. Santa heard wishes from the kids.  Cookies and punch were available.

Many youngsters (and adults, too) left with smiles on their faces. Christmas will be happier this year thanks to the givers and staff at ReStore.

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Here's the swimming pool timeline update

Bid accepted in February and awarded in March
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 11, 2016

Here are the plans for the swimming pool renovations to take place next fall:
* A splash pool will be installed just south of the current pool; splash pools are popular now and being added to pools in villages and large cities.
* The bathhouse will be renovated.
* A new concession stand will be built.
* A new filtration system will be built on the north side of the bathhouse.
* Concrete around the pool will be replaced.
The pool itself will be unchanged.

––Here's the timeline: the Village will accept bids in February and award bids in March. Work will begin after the pool closes for the 2017 season in September.

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John Glenn received an honorary doctorate from ONU in 2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth and then serve Ohio for 24 years in the U.S. Senate died on Dec. 8. He was 95.

Ohio Northern's Facebook page recognized Glenn this way:

"Yesterday we lost an icon and pioneer, but we remember the legacy he leaves behind. We thank John Glenn for his service and his heroism. Mr. Glenn was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Ohio Northern University in 2010. Godspeed, John Glenn."

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Another glance at Monday's Merry on Main

And you have all month to enjoy downtown Ada's Christmas lights
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Ada welcomed the Christmas season on Dec. 5 with "Merry on Main."

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce event included the opportunity for residents to vote on their favorite store front decorated window, hear some Christmas carolers, visit with Santa, see the Christmas lights in the Ada depot and enjoy several refreshments offered by downtown businesses.

Here, William Jolliff votes for the best Christmas window display at the depot. Collecting ballots are Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members Don Traxler and JoNell Hanratty (seated) and Jill Simmons and Dave Dellifield, who are dressed for the holidays.

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Santa gets an earful at the library

All part of Merry on Main held Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Cash Alger, 4, son of Nick and Jennifer Alger, had his wishlist ready for Santa as did many other children when the Ada Public Library hosted Ole St. Nick at Merry on Main on Monday.

By the time the Jolly Old Man took his seat, the line of children and parents reached from the front door to the back wall of the library. Santa did a lot of listening that evening. Over 200 youth visited the library.

Merry on Main, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, drew a large crowd downtown on a pleasant December evening with people viewing the window displays, hearing carolers, enjoying treats, and shopping.

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Merry music on Main

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Salvation Army volunteer Brian Humphreys plays the euphonium during Merry on Main on Monday evening. When not playing Christmas carols, Brian can be found at Heterick where he is advanced Library assistant.

Watch for more Merry on Main photos later today on The Icon. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Dancer and Prancer visit Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Residents who stopped at the Ada Public Library on Monday's Merry on Main celebration met Dancer and Prancer.

The other six reindeer and hero Rudolph stayed at the North Pole to be sure all was in readiness for the 25th.

Here, PJ Hull, herself dressed in Christmas finery, pets Dancer. The reindeer arrived from Larue, Ohio, where 11 reindeer now reside.

The reindeer, known for their big antlers and ability to fly over rooftops, make about 50 appearances between Thanksgiving and Christmas, thrilling children and adults alike.

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