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December 2016

Welcome the Christmas season to Ada Monday evening

Santa, downtown carolers, vote on your favorite downtown window, lots of snacks!
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 4, 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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United Way agency touches us all

Still time to send tax-deductible donation by Dec. 31
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, December 3, 2016

Icon viewers: 

Quite simply, most people give to help others! The United Way of Hardin County​ continues to do just that, as it is celebrating 50 years of turning "Compassion into Action."  The United Way has assisted 21 programs through local non profit agencies, supporting a broad range of human service programs.  Among many of the services, our programs have provided scholarships, housed the homeless, transported our seniors, fed the hungry, mentored our children and improved health and safety to our communities.

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Icon catches up with Janet Hubbell

This life-long Ada resident is a former Ada Herald editor
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 2, 2016

Janet Hubbell, a life-long Ada resident and very active in community events, is featured in Vancrest of Ada's Resident Spotlight. We've used some poetic license and summarized the story for Icon viewers:

Introducing Janet Hubbell who celebrates her birthday on Apri 10. She says that she's always been a big fan of summertime and her yearly vacations to Texas prove that.

Janet enjoys watching Animal Planet and viewing history books. When it comes to choosing what to eat you'll find her at the dessert table or in line to get something at Kewpee's.

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Midwest Rehab celebrates 25 years!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 2, 2016

Midwest Rehab celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday.

Samantha Beck (left), office manager, and Nikki Zuber, marketing manager and fitness instructor, offer subs to guests. More than 100 people a month use the new and updated facility at 218 E. Highland. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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RSVP for a visit with Santa at The Inn at ONU on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 2, 2016

Santa will be at The Inn at ONU this Saturday.

Join the Inn for Breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m.  Children receive a special gift, time with Santa and a keepsake photo.  Very limited seats available.

Call 419.772.2500 to make your reservation. https://www.innatonu.com/area-attractions/holidays-in-ohio

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Women’s soccer team has three on All-Great Lakes Region team

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, December 2, 2016

By Caleb Scott

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team saw three members earn National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Great Lakes Region honors for the 2016 season.

Seniors Shelby Stephens (Cypress, Tex./Woods), Michaela Gutierrez (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area), and Missy Ward (Columbus/Westerville North) each earned All-Region honors.

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Apollo Career Center holiday craft show Dec. 3

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, December 1, 2016

Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima, will hold its 27th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free. 

The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions. 

One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. 

Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. For additional information, call 419-998-2917.

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Maria Cronley named ONU provost/vice president for academic affairs

Currently associate provide at Miami
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 1, 2016

Maria Cronley has been named provost/vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) at Ohio Northern University. She will begin her duties Jan. 12, 2017. Cronley is currently associate provost and associate vice president for academic affairs at Miami University in Ohio.

“We are very pleased that Dr. Maria Cronley will be joining the Ohio Northern community in this important position,” said Daniel DiBiasio, ONU president. “Her exceptional experience as a teacher, scholar and administrator will greatly benefit ONU and advance the University's academic mission.”

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Rotary Club invites you to food-wine pairing Dec. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 1, 2016

The Ada Rotary Club will sponsor a food and wine pairing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at The Inn.

There will be fine wines paired with food, live music, and a holiday atmosphere for the event. Cost is $47 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Proceeds will support Rotary community projects. Call 419-772-2500 for reservations.

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Rudolph movie, PaintINNs, holiday craft show and lots more on Ada's calendar

Here's nearly four pages of events happening in Ada in December and January
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 1, 2016

Did you know that the movie “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” will have a free viewing at the Ada Public Library in December?

And, in December and January there’s a PaintINN at the Inn at ONU?  There’s also a holiday craft fair at Vancrest in December.

How can you keep on top of all the activities taking place in Ada during December and January?

Never fear, it's the Ada Icon Hometown Happenings December-January calendar to the rescue. Darlene Bowers compiles the calendar.

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