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January 2020

"EdChoice voucher program undermines public education"

Letter from six Hardin County school superintendents explains their position
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2020

Superintendents for Ada, Upper Scioto Valley, Kenton, Hardin Northern, Ridgemont and Midwest Regional ESC last week posted a letter to citizens of Hardin County stating that Ohio’s growing EdChoice voucher program threatens to undermined the system of public education in Ohio.

Stating several facts about taxes and the voucher program, the letter states:

“Vouchers cost $4,650 for K-8 students and $6,000 each year for high school students, taking money from the public schools to pay for private and parochial tuition.

“A student can keep the voucher throughout their career, costing taxpayers nearly $66,000 per pupil to pay for a private education.

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Ada HS Hi-Y members 1969-70

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2020

Members of the Ada High School H-Yi during the 1969-70 school year. 

Back from left, Tally DePore, Dave Stoop, Greg Elwood, Doyle Long.

Fourth row from left, Dave Beltz, Gary Binkley, Craig Crouse.

Third row from left, Paul Baransy, Dan Houx, Russ Berger.

Second row from left, Dave Devier, Charlie Conklin, Bruce Jones.

Front row from left, Bruce Dunbar, John Bettinger, Lloyd Shadley.

 

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Enter the Icon Super Bowl contest now

Even though the Browns and Bengals aren't in the game
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2020

It’s Super Bowl time and the Icon invites viewers to test their football skills by entering the Icon’s Super Bowl Contest.

Beyond picking the game winner, contest questions include:
• Who will score first
• Who will lead at halftime
• How many points will the winning team win by
• and the toughest tie-breaker question of all time: Who will be the game’s most valuable player?

We are also looking ahead for more contests of all types in 2020. Persons entering the contest may suggest other contests the Icon should consider holding.

The Super Bowl contest winner receives six passes to the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton. 

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Roll up your sleeve on Monday

Ada's first Red Cross blood drive Monday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2020

Ada's first American Red Cross blood drive of 2020 takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at Community Health Professionals, according to Mary Hackworth, Ada blood program leader.

"Please help Ada reach 100 percent fulfilled. We need four more donors to reach our goal," she said.

"Texas Roadhouse, Lima, will provide hot dinner rolls and butter for all participants," she said. "Every donor, or attempted donor, will receive a $5 coupon good for an appetizer at Texas Roadhouse."

Persons interested in scheduling afternoon donation appointments may call Hackworth at 419-604-8569.

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Spunky Ada boys come up just short against defending champ Knights     

Kenton beats Bulldog boys in 2nd half
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Well-balanced Crestview fought off a game Ada squad to pull out an intense 70-62 Northwest Conference boys basketball road win Friday night.

Five Knights scored in double figures to total all of the Crestview points. Southpaw post Carson Kreischer led the victors with 18 points, while senior guard Kaden Short tallied 16. Ohio State-bound 6-8 recruit Kalen Etzler netted 15 points.

"I thought Kaden played probably his best game," said Crestview first-year head coach Doug Etzler. "Carson was very efficient inside, and Kalen did a good job passing."

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Tips to prevent the common cold

Posted by LizGH on Sunday, January 26, 2020

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Clinic.
Cold and flu season has arrived, but that doesn't have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies.

When it comes to colds, prevention is key. But once you have a cold, the best remedy is plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Read on for more information on colds and prevention strategies.

How to Prevent a Cold

Hand-washing is one of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of the common cold. 

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Dr. Mark Weiner joins Fostoria Primary Care

Posted by Icon K on Saturday, January 25, 2020

Dr. Mark Weiner, a family practice physician, has joined Fostoria Primary Care, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, and will begin seeing patients located at 617 N. County Line St., Fostoria.

Dr. Weiner will be providing primary care and internal medicine to all ages. Services will include care for chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, family planning and reproductive counseling and routine check-ups for overall health.

“I am excited to welcome dr. Weiner to the Blanchard Valley Health System family of professionals,” said Kelly Shroll, president of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. “He shares our strong passion for providing the best patient care.”

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Once upon a time in Ada: Officers of '93 Legion Auxiliary

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, January 25, 2020

By Leland Crouse
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They led the Legion Auxiliary in ’93-94: 

Officers of the Ada American Legion Auxiliary during 1993-94 are, front from left, Opal Anspach, historian; Irene Hall, second secretary; June Keith, first vice-president; Peg Binkley chaplain and Mildred Shilling, second vice-president.

Back from left, Verda Helser, treasurer; Elsie Tressel, first secretary and Wilma Hubbell, president.

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Weekend doctor: Developing the habit of movement

How exercise conditions your mind and body
Posted by LizGH on Saturday, January 25, 2020

By Nancy Proctor
BVHS Service Excellence
I was finishing my workout recently when a very tenured member of the gym asked me, “Does this ever get easy? When will I finally look forward to my workouts? Do you love coming here every day?” His inquiries triggered the recall of one of my favorite quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson; “The years teach much that the days will never know.”

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You can enter Icon's Super Bowl Contest - posted Monday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Bluffton and Ada Icon viewers are invited to enter the Icon Super Bowl Contest.

The contest will be posted on both Icons on Monday morning. The deadline to enter is Super Bowl Sunday.

The contest will have several questions and tie-breaking questions including:

•Who will win?
•Who will score first?
•Who will lead at halftime?
•How many points will the winning team win by?
•Who will be the Super Bowl MVP?

The grand prize is six passes to the Shannon Theatre in Bluffton.

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