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February 2020

Ada vs. Spencerville girls' game re-scheduled for Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 6, 2020

The Spencerville at Ada girls basketball game was cancelled Thursday and has been re-scheduled for Monday, February 10. No JV game, with varsity tip-off at 6 p.m.

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Justin England watches over an endangered species

AHS biology students "babysit" axolotl eggs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 6, 2020

By Barbara Lockard
A 2014 Ada High School graduate recently returned to the high school to teach current students about a near-extinct species and even allowed them to “babysit” some eggs.  

Ada alum Justin England is a fisheries technician employed by Midwest Biodiversity Institute, based in Columbus, Ohio.  On a typical day he catches, weighs, measures and collects data on Ohio’s fish.  “We monitor.  We’re there to collect data,” said England.

England holds two associate degrees; one in agribusiness management from University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) and another in fisheries resource management from southeast Ohio’s Hocking College. 

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It's more than just the winter blues

This is a specifier for major depression disorders, and the farther a person lives from the equator, the more likely is the occurrence of SAD
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 6, 2020

The gray hues of winter can cause people to suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), which is more than just a case of the winter blues.

“This is a very real condition, and the seriousness to sufferers is undeniable,” said Hannah Stokes, assistant professor of psychology at Ohio Northern University.

“This is a specifier for major depression disorders, and the farther a person lives from the equator, the more likely is the occurrence of SAD.”

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Blood pressure checks Friday at Beatitudes

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, February 6, 2020

Beatitudes community center is partnering with ONU’s HealthWise Pharmacy to offer blood pressure checks to patrons tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 7, between 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

These checks are part of a partnership offering free health screenings to residents in the community, according to Deb Curlis of Beatitudes, and Dr. Clay Miller of HealthWise.

The screenings will be every Friday at Beatitudes through May, between 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The partnership will also provide free vitamins to participants.

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Ada schools cancelled - Thursday, Feb. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Ada schools are cancelled for today, Thursday, Feb. 6. The announcement was made on Ohio Alerts earlier this morning.

Any organization with a delay or cancellation may notify the Icon at [email protected].

Your notice will be posted in this story and on Ada Icon Facebook that has a reach of 2,500+ viewers.

 

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2019 zoning permits total nearly $727,631

41 permits filed, down from 56 filed in 2018
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

2019 zoning permits listed
at the bottom of this story

Ada’s 2019 zoning permits totaled an estimated value of $727,631, according to the summary presented to Ada council on Feb. 4 by Michael Harnishfeger, zoning inspector.

Last year saw 41 permits issued, down from 56 in 2018. The report reveals two new single-family homes constructed and several residential additions in 2019.

“The greatest requests for permits dealt with fences and sheds,” said Harnishfeger. “And, in 2019 we had progress on the First United Methodist Church parking lot with the demolition of two neighborhood house.”

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Rotary's super bowling at Norada Lanes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Ada Rotary Club held its 6th annual Super Bowl battle of Ada businesses and organizations at Norada Lanes on Feb. 4.

This year’s battle was dedicated to the memory of Kevin Mierzejewski, Rotary member who helped launch the annual community fundraiser.

Bowling was from 6 to 10 p.m.. Eight teams competed. Throughout the evening 50/50 raffle tickets were drawn with individual prizes given.

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Lowdown on cloth diapers... they've come a long way

A mother's musing
Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Bambino Mio, GroVia, Fill Your Pants, bumgenius, AppleCheeks, and Rumparooz - these are all brands of cloth diapers.

Cloth diapers have had a total revamp. I'm not talking about the big terrycloth squares that you perform a type of origami on, and then use giant safety pins to secure around your baby.

Cloth diapers nowadays come in dozens of different types, materials, shapes and colors: all-in-one, prefolds, envelope-style, pocket diaper with inserts, and choice of snaps or velcro closures and so on.

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Ada swimmers in Division II sectional on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The Lima YMCA will be the host site for the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s D-II Section 5 Sectional meet from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.

There will be 14 teams with a total of 237 swimmers from the following schools:

Ada, Celina, Elida, Fostoria, Kenton, Lima Bath, Lima Central Catholic, Lima Shawnee, Marion Local, Minster, New Bremen, Ridgemont, St. Henry and St. Marys Memorial. 

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Police report for Jan. 29 through Feb. 3

Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The following is Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff's office. 

Jan. 29
5 traffic stops
Medical emergency, Willeke Ave.

Jan. 30
Medical emergency, Ream St.
3 Traffic stops
Medical emergency, W. Montford Ave.
Medical emergency, N. Main St.
Animal call, N. Hardin Rd.

Jan. 31
3 traffic stops

Feb. 1
Larceny, E. Lincoln Ave.
8 traffic stops
Vandalism, W. Buckeye Ave.
Drunk, W. Buckeye Ave.
Drunk, N. Main St.
Repossession of vehicle, W. Buckeye Ave.

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