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November 2017

ONU swimmers part of a Guiness record-breaker

All about treading water for a good cause
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Ohio Northern men's and women's swimming and diving teams joined teams from across the country to break the Guiness Book of World Records mark for the most people treading water at the same time.

The Polar Bears participated in the event on Sept. 27 at the ONU Sports Center.

The team raised more than $7,000 in donations for Swim Cambodia in order to train lifeguards and help save children there. In Cambodia it cost about $2 in order to teach someone CPR. The donation dollars will help train the trainers in Cambodia in order to stop its leading source of death of young children, drowning.

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Hey, Ada, the next 62 days are full of events!

Here's the Icon's December-January Hometown Happenings
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 30, 2017

There's no chance to relax in Ada this holiday season.

Something takes place every day now until Christmas. And, it doesn't stop as January's calendar is filling up also.

Here's the Icon's Hometown Happenings calendar for December and January. Darlene Bowers puts the calendar together for the Icon.

You'll find events from:
• The community
• Ada schools
• Ohio Northern University
• The Freed Center
• The Inn at ONU
• Public meetings
• Ada village services schedule
• Ada Public Library

A printer-friendly version is attached.

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So many soccer choices at BFR this winter

Sign up now; everything starts in January
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Five special soccer opportunities in addition to league play are available in January at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Amy Byers, sports coordinator.

BFR’s winter session starts the week of Jan. 8, and registration is now underway. Persons can register by calling BFR at 419-358-4150 or by registering online at: www.bfronline.com

• A soccer skills class takes place Thursdays from 4: 30 to 5:30 p.m. for youth 14 and under. Mateo Bonifaz, BHS grad, is the class instructor.

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Letter: United Way is at a critical time in its campaign

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Icon viewers:
United Way of Hardin County is calling out to the community for support. 

United Way is at a critical time in the campaign for 2018 non profit agency funding and we call out to the Hardin County community to unite and support the 20 result - oriented programs, as they are vital to serving individual and family needs in a variety of areas including health care, children, youth, seniors, education and financial stability.  

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ONU athletes help break Guinness record, raise money for Cambodia

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Ohio Northern men's and women's swimming and diving teams joined teams from across the country to break the Guiness Book of World Records mark for the most people treading water at the same time.

The Polar Bears participated in the event on Sept. 27 at the ONU Sports Center.

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4 women soccer players gain honors

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team saw four athletes named All-Great Lakes Region by the United Soccer Coaches. 

Senior Hannah Reich (Howell, Mich.) and sophomores Meagan Grierson (Miamisburg) and Haley Moses (Mason) were all named First Team All-Great Lakes Region, while sophomore Rose Nienaber (Cincinnati/Oak Hills) was named Second Team All-Great Lakes Region.

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Fortner wins region honor

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Senior J.J. Fortner (Maumee/Anthony Wayne) has been named Second Team All-Great Lakes Region by the United Soccer Coaches for his efforts during the 2017 season.

Fortner led the Polar Bears (12-6-2 overall) to their 12th consecutive winning campaign and earned his first career All-Great Lakes Region honor.

The senior First Team All-OAC honoree led the team and ranked second in the Ohio Athletic Conference with 14 goals and led the team and ranked third in the OAC with 30 points this season.

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Women win decisively in hardwood home-opener

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Senior Courtney Cramer (Arcadia) poured in a career-high 21 points to the lead the No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to an 88-49 victory over Case Western Reserve in the 2017-18 home-opener at the ONU Sports Center on Wednesday evening.

The Polar Bears improve to 4-1 overall, while the Spartans drop to 2-3 on the year.

Cramer led the way with a game-high 21 points, while shooting a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the 3-point line, and added a game-high five assists and three steals.

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So close, yet so far

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

ADA — The Ohio Northern men's basketball team dropped a tight 81-79 decision to Alma (Mich.) in their 2017-18 home opener at the ONU Sports Center on Wednesday evening.

The Polar Bears fall to 2-2 overall, while the Scots improve to 1-3.

Northern was led in the contest by senior Nate Burger's (Dayton/Alter) 23-point and 8-assist effort, while junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) tallied 18 points, senior Joey DiOrio (Columbus/Watterson) scored 13 points and junior Daniel Donner(Bellville/Northmor) added 10 points and eight rebounds.

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Author Lynne Scott book signing

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, November 30, 2017

Lynne Scott's newest book, "Tails of the Kennel: Truths Taught," will be available at the Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main, on Friday, Dec. 1. She will have a book signing there from 7-8 p.m. Books will be available for $10 or may be purchased on Amazon for $11.95.

She will also have several of her other titles available at the book signing, including "Dingo Devotionals, a 2007 nonfictional, and fictional books "Miranda's Bottom," "Community Pool," "Chronia Polla," "Mr. Hurst's Ambition," "Love in Small Doses," and "Learning to Heel."
 

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