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November 2017

Women's basketball wins by 20

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

DEFIANCE — Senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) posted her 22nd career double-double to lead the No. 7-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 69-49 victory at Defiance Tuesday evening at the Weaner Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 2-1, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-3.

Bullimore finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds and senior Lindsey Black(Urbana/Graham) added 12 points for ONU.

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Tavern 101 introduces new menu and weeknight specials

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Tavern 101 revised its menu this month, according to Beth Ann Bass. "We have revised our menu and changed our weeknight specials," she said.
Here are the new Tavern 101 weeknight specials:
• Monday - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Onion Rings and Coleslaw - $7.99
• Tuesday - Wings - .75 Each
• Wednesday - Tacos - .75 Each
• Thursday - Cook's Choice
• Friday - All You Can Eat - $9.99

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Icon sports writer has several articles posted on SB Nation

Boston Celtics blog site
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Cort Reynolds, Icon sports writer, has had several articles posted in SB Nation, the Boston Celtics blog site this fall. They follow: 

• Passing centers are nothing new for Celtics CLICK TO READ

The article was also picked up by another site and named Best NBA Analysis of the Day" by the website basketballintelligence.net. CLICK TO READ

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Ada Rocks!

Thoughts on the painted rocks trend
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Pet rocks are passé.
The trend now is painted rocks.
I found one in the landscaping of a church in Ada on Friday afternoon. It made my day.

As editor/reporter/photographer of the Ada Icon, it's my duty to keep an eye out for news, even underfoot. So, there it was, staring up at me with blue and gold lettering:

"FL 2017."
I picked it up, of course and have done a little Facebook research on painted rocks.

The reverse side of the smooth stone said:
"Facebook
# Titusville
Rocks"

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Holiday Spectacular - a review

Entertaining young and old alike to packed houses
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Holiday Spectacular closed its four-performance run at the Freed Center on Saturday evening, entertaining young and old alike to packed houses.

Now the festive show moves on to the 1,774-seat Lima Civic Center for four more performances Dec. 1-3. If you missed the Holiday Spectacular in Ada, catch it in Lima.

Tickets are only $5 and are available at all Kewpee locations and the Freed Center box office.

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Bluffton's Blaze of Lights Saturday

Parade, Santa, horse and wagon rides, entertainment
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Bluffton’s Blaze of Lights began in the 1930s with three lighted, painted deer on the Ream family farm.

In 2017, thousands of visitors are expected on Saturday, Nov. 25, to see the lighting of some 200 folk art pieces and enjoy the village’s 31st annual Christmas festival.

The Blaze of Lights parade begins at 5 p.m., but entries assemble at 4 p.m. and viewers start to gather well in advance.

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Lynne Scott's newest book: "Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught"

Book signing Dec. 1 at Gallery for the Arts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Lynne Scott, of near Alger, has published yet another book. She will be at Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main, for a book signing. She will sell and autograph books and meet friends at the Gallery at 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1.

"Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught" combines her experience with pets as a kennel owner and lessons taught that pertain to her Christian faith. She will have the paperback book at the signing for sale at $10. They also are available at Amazon for $11.95.

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Merry on Main means downtown store windows decorated for Christmas

This year's winning window selected by the voting public!
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce second annual holiday window decorating contest will begin soon.

Voted best holiday window decor at Merry on Main last year was Streamline Insurance Solutions. A photo of last year's winners is on top of this page.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE
DETAILS ABOUT MERRY ON MAIN

Here are the potential windows residents will vote on during Merry on Main on Monday, Dec. 4.

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Northern scores 106 in opener

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

DEFIANCE — Sophomore Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) scored a career-high 36 points and senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) had a career-high 30 points to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to a 106-91 season-opening victory at Defiance Monday evening at the Harrington Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-0, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 1-2.

Senior Joey DiOrio (Columbus/Watterson) scored 18 and sophomore Daniel Donner(Belleville/Northmor) added 10 points for ONU.

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Thanksgiving flowers available

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Shannon Brown holds an autumn centerpiece, perfect for the Thanksgiving table or home decor. Shannon, owner of Carol Slane Florist,  410 S. Main, said she would be happy to make centerpieces or arrangements of any size, and has cut flowers available for those who like to do their own arranging. The shop will be open 9-5 on Tuesday and 9-noon on Wednesday, or phone 419-634-7910 for delivery.

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