July 2017

31,500 people viewed Ada Icon stories in first 6 months of 2017

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By Monty Siekerman
The results are in: the Ada Icon continues to gain readers at a phenomenal pace.

In the first six months of this year, 31,500 people viewed Ada Icon stories, up 34 percent to compared a year ago. Our viewers read 135,000 pages, an increase of 38 percent.

Fred Steiner, owner of this online newspaper, said, "We strive to serve the Ada community, and beyond, with important information whether it be government, sports, campus, school, civic groups, library, ReStore, churches, even crime."

Melina Woods' team wins 44th AAU 17 Premier Junior National VB title

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Ada High School senior, Melina Woods, plays on Elite VBTC 17 Black, which recently won the 44th AAU 17 Premier Junior National Volleyball Championship held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.

Elite claimed the title from among the 104 teams in its division after defeating MVA (Michigan) 17 Black in the championship match in three sets (16-25, 25-18, 15-8).  During the four day tournament, Elite also beat teams from Virginia, Texas, California, North Carolina, Colorado, Illinois and Kentucky.

July 10-13 for ages 3 to teens

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Galactic Starveyors is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School at Ada Full Gospel Church, 1047 SR 235 north of Ada.

The program will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 10-13 for ages 3-teen.

Rides are available for youth from Ada and Dunkirk. For more information about the VBS, call 419-634-6132 or visit the church website at www.adafullgospel.com.

Kim Craig, leadership development ministries administrator, said, "Come join us for a week of fun, food, and exciting possibilities."

Community Health Professionals Jamboree livens things up in Ada

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Story and phtos by Monty Siekerman
Jumbo Jamboree had a good turnout on its first day for the first ever Jamboree held at Community Health Professionals on Thursday. The Jamboree continues Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at CHP, 1200 S. Main.

FABrehab, also located in the building, cosponsored the event which included many activities for young and old alike.

CHECK OUT MONTY'S PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY -

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The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is set to open its 2017-18 season on Nov. 17-18 at the North Park Tip-Off Tournament under the guidance of 17th-year head coach Michele Durand.

The Polar Bears will open the season against area-rival Bluffton on Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at the North Park Tip-Off Tournament.

Northern will also compete on Nov. 18, with the opponent to be announced at a later date.

After traveling to Defiance on Nov. 21 and Ohio Wesleyan on Nov. 25, ONU will open its home schedule as it plays host to Case Western Reserve on Nov. 29 at 5:30 pm.

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Photos by Ken Collins
If you missed watching fireworks on July 4th, it's no problem. Icon photographer Ken Collins, took photos of the Fourth of July celebration at Faurot Park in Lima.

One of the musical groups at the event was the Lima Area Concert Band, which draws its members from Ada and Bluffton and beyond.

Before the fireworks, some folks were sending Chinese sky lanterns floating into the sky over Lima.

Fireworks, rides, and food were other attractions.

 

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  Coty A. Harsh, age 22, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 3:00 a.m. at his friend’s residence in McGuffey.

          He was born on March 11, 1995 in Kenton, Ohio to Michael Young and Tammy Harsh who survive in McGuffey.

Writer is Cort Reynolds of Ada

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Ada Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds, recently had two articles accepted for posting on national sports websites. (www.thesportshaven.com and www.celticblog.com)

The Sports Haven article's content is on how to improve major sports with rule and schedule changes.

CLICK HERE to read the article.

Summer youth tennis program July 10-12

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The Ada Community Tennis association will hold its 11th annual summer youth tennis program on July 10-12.

Registration forms are available at the Ada Pool, Ada Library, Liberty Bank, and Quest Bank and by e-mailing Scott Wills  ([email protected]). 

The program is for kids ages 4 and up and no tennis experience is needed. Ages 4-6 will play from 5:30 - 6:15, Ages 7-10 from 5:30 - 6:30, and ages 11 and up from 6:30 - 7:30.   

Please contact Scott Wills regarding registration and questions at 419-302-9828 or [email protected]

Kellogg Farms, TR 50, this year's host farm

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Mark your calendar now for the Hardin County Precision Ag Field Day to be held Aug. 23 at Kellogg Farms, 17392 Township Road 50 near Forest.

Bill and Shane Kellogg have committed 305 acres to the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network in cooperation with Ohio Farm Bureau and USDA.

Existing edge of field research shows that placing nutrients below ground dramatically decreases potential for nutrient losses. This farm utilizes subsurface placement of nutrients using strip tillage techniques. Cost savings and yield benefits that can be achieved by improving nutrient efficiencies by subsurface nutrient placement are being measured.

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