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May 2019

Ada netters 2nd in Northern Buckeye Tennis League tournament

Spar, Wills grab singles crowns
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 5, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
DEFIANCE - The Ada tennis team finished a close second in the six-team Northern Buckeye Tennis League tournament at Defiance College's George M. Smart Athletic Center on Friday.

Bryan ended the two-year Bulldog hold on the league title when Jay Fortner captured the first singles championship over Ada senior Cade Mullins.

Freshman Fortner won the decisive match for the NBTL crown and first singles championship 6-2, 6-1 to ensure Bryan's first NBTL title in five years.

Bryan (13-1) edged Ada 13 points to 12. The Bulldogs won the 2018 NBTL title outright, and finished in a four-way tie for first in 2017.

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After Prom Committee says "thank you!"

Countless businesses, individuals, families helped make the event a success
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 5, 2019

ICON VIEWERS:
On behalf of the After Prom Committee for Ada High School, we would like to thank the following businesses, individuals & families for donating to our safe after prom.

We couldn't provide the evening of bowling, food, games & prizes without everyone's generous help!

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Here's your weekend ONU sports update

Baseball, softball, men's tennis, men's lacrosse, men's golf, women's tennis
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 5, 2019

Junior Brady Guest (Convoy/Crestview) smashed a two-run home run to cap a three-run fifth inning Sunday afternoon, propelling Ohio Northern past third-seeded Baldwin Wallace 4-2 in game five of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament at Donna J. Newberry Field.

With the victory, the Polar Bears improve to 23-18 overall on the season. In addition, ONU books a spot in the OAC Tournament championship series with fourth-seeded Otterbein this afternoon, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. An "if necessary" game seven is slated for 4:30 p.m. as Northern must defeat the Cardinals twice to repeat as OAC Champions.

The Yellow Jackets drop to 33-10 overall with the loss.

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Truth about vaccines

Debunking common myths about vaccines
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, May 5, 2019

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Myths about vaccines are widespread. These misconceptions often cause people to skip important, potentially life-saving vaccines. 

Check out the truth about these four common vaccine misconceptions:

Myth 1: Vaccines cause autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

There has been a lot of debate about whether vaccines cause autism. Studies to date show no association between vaccines and ASD. One controversial vaccine ingredient was thimerosal, a preservative that contains mercury. However, no link was found between this ingredient and ASD.

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Weekend doctor: Harmful effects of marijuana use

During pregnancy and breastfeeding
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, May 4, 2019

By Jennifer Hohman, MD
Bluffton Hospital
It is common knowledge that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can be harmful for an unborn baby. Unfortunately, many people do not realize how dangerous marijuana use can be to a pregnant mother and her baby as well.

Although marijuana is now legal in many states, it does not mean it is safe to use during pregnancy.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Why has Ada never had a woman mayor?
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, May 4, 2019

By Leland Crouse
[email protected]
Excerpt from Small Town Sampler
Betty Miller
1 November, 1989 The Ada Herald
November is a month of politics. As the election returns determine the big city mayors and council winners, often they are women. Small towns in our area have women mayors and women on their town councils. Why has Ada never had a woman mayor? Why is Betty Elzay the first and only woman ever elected to council in our 136 year-history? I decided to go back in our town history and see if I could find some answers.

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Invitation to volunteers for the F&M Picnic

Several areas where community members may assist
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 3, 2019

The Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic board invites community members to assist in several areas of this year’s event, according to Yvonne Bonham and Eva Wolke.

This year's picnic is Saturday, Aug. 10.

Assistance is needed with the:
• parade
• prince and princess event
• hourly prize drawing
• merchants building
• entertainment
• set-up/tear-down

The board invites persons to attend its monthly meetings, which are on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the brick building at the corner of North Park and South Simon.

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Letter: Recycled items needed for summer reading program

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 3, 2019

Icon viewers:

Recycled items needed for Ada Public Library Summer Reading 2019:

-Paper Towel Rolls

-Toilet Paper Rolls

-2 liter pop bottles

-20 oz. bottles

-Gatorade bottles

-Cardboard boxes (Amazon boxes for example àany size will be great!)

-[empty] yogurt containers (any size)

-Packing peanuts

All of these items will be used for student Art or S.T.E.M. projects.

Your donations will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Natalie Walton
Youth Services, Ada Public Library

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Liberty National offers free document shredding

It's Free Shred your Documents Week May 6 to May 11
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 3, 2019

It’s shred week at Liberty National Bank Monday, May 6, through Friday, Saturday, May 11.

The bank helps in the fight against Identity theft and fraud by sponsoring the Free Shred Your Documents Week, allowing community members to safely dispose of sensitive documents. 

“We are proud to offer this service free of charge as a way to give back to our communities,” said Ronald Zimmerly, Liberty president and CEO.

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Weather for April 23 to 29

Posted by Icon K on Friday, May 3, 2019

Here's the weather report covering April 23 to 29.

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