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April 2017

Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H Club meeting report

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 6, 2017

Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H Club held their second meeting of the 2017 season on Tuesday, April 4. There were 3 advisors and 28 members in attendance.

The club played a game that encourages members to learn something new about fellow members and follow instructions. The meeting portion included teaching members how to give an excellent demonstration and things to be careful to not do during a demonstration . 

The elected officers were installed and the club learned about the importance of parliamentary procedure. 

The next meeting is Tuesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Ada First Presbyterian Church. 

Submitted by Club Reporter, Jackson Brown

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"What can a community do to fight the burgeoning drug problem?"

A somer but interested crowd listens
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 6, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The crowd was somber. For good reason. The topic was drugs and the devastating effect they are having on our community and nation.

Six dead in Hardin County already this year. Four suspected drug overdose deaths in Allen County in 24 hours this week. More deaths in America from drugs than vehicle crashes last year - 50,000 people went to their graves because of illicit drugs.

Jenna Morrison, however, told a story of hope. She is a recovering addict. Recovering hasn't been easy, it's mighty hard, but with her fortitude and family love and support, she is winning the battle to stay clean.

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Ada Public Library building expansion and renovation top priority in 2017

Here's an overview of the projected $750,000 expansion and renovation
Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Ada Public Library will be undergoing an expansion and renovations in 2017. Amanda Bennett, library director, provided the Icon with this overview of the library:

The current building, constructed in 1953, was expanded and renovated in the 1960s and 1990s, as the needs changed and the community outgrew the space.

By beginning this process we take a huge step forward in our ability to continue quality service for our patrons, while expanding on the amount and variety of library programs, as well as community ones, which we will be able to offer.

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Afghan law students prepare at ONU for competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Law students from a university in Afghanistan listen to panelists from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces at the law school here on Wednesday.

There are three teams of Afghan law students here this week preparing for the Jessup Law Competition in Washington, D.C.

The Jessup Competition is the largest in the world involving 550 law schools from 87 countries. Support for the Afghan program comes from the ONU Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law. Howard Fenton is center director.

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Military appeals court hears case at ONU; first-time ever held in Ohio

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Robert Dubois (left) meets with Charles Erdmann at the law school on Wednesday prior to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces hearing a case.

Dubois, a third year law student from Cleveland, is Chief Justice of the ONU Moot Court. Erdmann is Chief Judge for the appeals court.

The military appeals court rarely hears cases outside of Washington, D.C. This was the first time the court considered an appeal case in Ohio.

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This photo story is for all the Icon Cincinnati Reds fans

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

We understand that opening day for baseball in Cincinnati is an unofficial holiday in that city.

The Icon stringer, Anne Steiner of Cincinnati, did like most people in the Queen City. She took the day off. She also and took photos of the 98th annual opening day parade.

The parade had 189 entries including lots of famous faces! Reds Hall-of-Famer Sean Casey was the parade Grand Marshal.

Cincinnati lost to Philadelphia in the season opener 4-3.

Here are some photos of the parade for Icon viewers.

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What a season for Ada HS Winterguard teams

Gold and Purple teams compete next at WGI Color Guard World Championships, Dayton
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Ada High School's Winterguard teams perform a season finale, open to the public, in the high school gym at 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 10.

The team completed a very successful competition season. Here is a summary of the team's performances, and a description of what each team does in its competition.

Color guard includes spinning and tossing flags, rifles or sabers, as well as elements of dance and gymnastics performed on a tarp to music within an allotted time.  Each group’s performance has a theme. 

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What shall we name the chicks?

Ada Kindergarteners learning about the chicken and the egg
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Ada Kindergarteners in Kim Smittle and Bridgette Jones classes are learning a great chicken and egg story this month.

In a science unit, students are discovering the life cycle of chickens. Twenty-four eggs are in incubation in Mrs. Smittle’s classroom and as of April 5, three chicks hatched.

Mrs. Jones’ classroom also has eggs and they are still “sleeping.” She said, however, that students heard some cheeping coming from some of the eggs. So, it’s any day now.

The chicks will eventually have names. Those names will be selected by students, so stay tuned.

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Last Ada Chats of Winter 2017

Posted by Rhett Grant on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

You've heard the term Ada Chats, and you're still not sure what it means? We invite you to join us for the last Ada Chats of this semester, Wednesday, April 12th, 3:30p.m. at Heterick Memorial Library, ONU. Can't make it, or bummed you've missed past chats? Check out the link for videos from past presenters.

http://libguides.onu.edu/adachats

Ada Chats is an event co-sponosred by the Heterick Memorial Library and Ada Public Library.

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Marcella A Hicks 1951 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Marcella A. Hicks, age 65, died on Tuesday, April 04, 2017 at 2:05a.m. at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert.

          She was born on October 16, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to Russell and Mary Imogene (Recker) Hicks who preceded her in death.             

          Marcella previously worked as the secretary at the Satellite Connection. She was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Auxiliary.         

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