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November 2017

Ada Presbyterian Women's Guild soup, salad, raffle and auction

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

The Ada Presbyterian Women's Guild will sponsor a soup and salad supper, quilt raffle, and auction with proceeds going to missions. The public is invited to the festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Dinner will consist of a variety of eight soups, several salads, and dessert for $6 for adults and $3 for children 3-12 years old.

Eileen Hubbard donated the 48"x40" quilt that she made. Raffle tickets are $1 or 6 for $5 and may be purchased by calling Phyllis Gossel at 419-634-9469 or at the supper that evening.

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9 Polar Bears named All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Nine Ohio Northern student-athletes were named All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football for 2017 in voting conducted by the league's 10 head coaches.

Senior linebacker Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta), junior receiver Chad Rex (Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch) and sophomore running back Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) were all First Team All-OAC selections.

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Watson named Swimmer of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Ohio Northern junior Kierra Watson (Brownsburg, Ind.) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Swimmer of the Week. The junior earned the honor after sweeping the back events in a 156-128 victory over Wittenberg.

Watson won the 100 back in 1:04.19 and the 200 back in 2:20.17 to lead the Polar Bears in the meet.

Northern returns to action on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 as it competes in the 3-day Wooster Invitationa

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Simpson won 4 times, named Swimmer of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Senior Ian Simpson (Strongsville) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Swimmer of the Week for the week.

Simpson posted four victories on Friday afternoon during ONU's 207-90 victory over Wittenberg.

Simpson swept the backstroke events, winning the 100 back in :55.41 and the 200 back in 2:05.32. 

He was also a part of the 200 medley and 200 free relay teams that took first place in each event.

Northern returns to action on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 as it competes in the 3-day Wooster Invitational.

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Bluffton photo history book release by the Icon

Over 170 photos of Ada's neighboring community included
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 20, 2017

FROM THE BLUFFTON ICON - Imagine living in a Bluffton you never knew.

A book released in time for Christmas by the Bluffton Icon takes you there.

“The Bluffton We Never Knew,” photographs from our first half century, 1861 to 1911, is at the printer now. The book, with 106 pages, includes over 170 black and white photographs of Bluffton.

Bluffton pioneer photographer Will A. Triplett took most of the photos. Those photos include Bluffton scenes, people, businesses, churches, Main Street, the college, railroads, early vehicles and residences from Bluffton.

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Merry on Main returns Dec. 4

So does Santa, 2 reindeer, music and shopping, just for starters
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 20, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The 5th annual Merry on Main will feature Santa, two of his reindeer, and music. And, oh, did I mention shopping. The festivities will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4.

Due to construction at the Ada Public Library, Santa will greet youngsters at the Ada First United Methodist Church this year. His reindeer will be at the Depot. The Depot will also host crafts for kids and will be the site for voting on best business window display.

Carolers will stroll up and down Main, while Streamline Insurance will provide live music.

The Chamber invites you to Merry on Main and to shop local.

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Ada Scouts: 100 years later

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Ada Boy Scout Troop 124 was organized a century ago in early November of 1917. Carl Wilkerson took a photo of the current troop last week, marking the anniversary. Tom Lehman, who led the Troop for 17 years, has done some research on the Troop history and learned that Harry Erickson was the first Scoutmaster and the group first met at the Ada Presbyterian Church. The Scouts now meet at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Jeff Kurtz is the current Scoutmaster. Don Spar has been the Cubmaster for the past 10 years.

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Meet the Icon dog of the week- Marshall

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

This is Marshall. He is a 2 year old male lab mix. He weighs 43 pounds. Are you able to give Marshall his forever home?

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
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December 1936 the Ada council started the proceeding for a 14 year age limit on drivers in Ada. Nearly 100 licenses have been issued to minors by the highway patrol who passed the drivers test as young as 11 and twelve years of age.

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The training is intense

ONU's nursing program delivers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 19, 2017

Nurses have to be prepared for anything, and when it comes to making sure they’re ready, ONU’s nursing program delivers.

The 121-student program is known for its rigorous curriculum and high-impact learning opportunities. On top of classroom and lab work, every student is required to complete 840 clinical hours in a hospital setting throughout the four-year program. Students are put through intense training and are routinely pushed to their limits. It’s certainly not for the faint of heart.

Elizabeth Yaeger, a senior nursing major from Copley, Ohio, recalls her initial thoughts on the nursing program when she started as a freshman.

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