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November 2020

Aleece Al-Olimat and Jacob Morgan honored by Kenton Elks

The two Ada HS seniors are November teenagers of the month
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 29, 2020

Aleece Al-Olimat and Jacob Morgan are the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 Ada’s teenagers of the month.

Students from each school in Hardin County are recognized each month for this award.

Aleece Al-Olimat
Aleece  is a four-year marching band, pep band and concert band. This year she is woodwind section leader. As a sophomore she was a Winter guard member and on TEAMS. During her sophomore year and now as a senior she is in Varsity Singers. As a junior and senior she is a member of VEX robotics and the National Honor society.

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Icon returns from Thanksgiving break

We decided to give the staff a four-day vacation • several regular features will be posted soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 29, 2020

Loyal Icon viewers:
The long Thanksgiving weekend gave the Icon staff the chance to take a break from work. 

Several regular features, plus stories emailed to us since Thursday are sitting "on deck" ready to post.

Have no fear, our brief hiatus is at an end and our staff has clocked in and is working through the emails. 

Thanks for your patience. It was a great weekend to take off! Hope your's was just as rewarding.
 

 

 

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Beatitudes children's family shopping event format changes

Originally set for Friday evening, now takes place Dec. 8-11, noon to 5 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 27, 2020

This story was updated on Dec. 2 -

The Dec. 4 children's shopping event at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., format has changed for covid-19 safety precautions, according to Deb Curlis, store manager.

Instead of the originally-planned one-night event, Curlis says that parents may bring their youngsters to the store anytime Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 8-11, for kid's shopping.

Store hours are noon to 5 p.m.  A treat bag will be given to each child shopping.  For more information call Curlis at 419-788-9459.

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Bluffton puts a spin on Blaze of Lights traditions

Caravan tour of lights, free drive-in movie, just for starters
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 27, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The 34th annual Blaze of Lights will put a new spin on Bluffton traditions.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and village Cultural Affairs Committee have updated celebrations to include a video Town Crier presentation, caravan tour of holiday lights, and a free drive-in movie. Dan Bowden is this year's switch hitter who will turn on the holiday lights.

"You can't stop Christmas from coming" is the 2020 Blaze of Lights theme, notes Paula Scott, the chamber CEO: "We are very excited about our modified events, which are designed to help keep families and friends safe."

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Barbara Lee Kemle was a Dola HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 27, 2020

 Barbara Lee Kemle, 83, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at her residence in Galion. 

She was born on Nov. 25, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Robert and Frieda (Karnes) Burnworth.  On Nov. 25, 1985, Barbara married George Kemle and he survives in Galion.

Barbara previously worked as a travel agent for North Electric. She was a 1955 graduate of Dola High School. She was a member of the AmVets.

Also surviving is her daughter, Jill Gonzales of Galion; and two brothers: Jay Burnworth of Dola and Wayne (Jean) Burnworth of Dunkirk.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Burnworth.

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When you inherit qualified money

Here are some of the options available to you
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 26, 2020

By Kathi Dunlap at Faith Investment Services
If someone dear to you passes away, you may inherit some money from them.  

What to do with the money (accounts held at a bank, brokerage, or other means) often depends on two things – whether the accounts are tax-qualified or not AND what your relationship is to the deceased. 

Let me break that down:

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"We are continuing to care for patients here at BVHS”

Icon Q and A with hospital officials concerning recent covid-19 developments
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Earlier today The Icon talked with Scott Malaney, president and CEO, and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, Blanchard Valley Health System, to clarify some covid-19 updates concerning BVHS. This is a follow-up to the Nov. 16 interview headlined: "Covid-19 is no hoax."

Are positive COVID patients being transferred out of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), to other hospitals?

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Bill Hoffer was retired as a custodian at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

William J. “Bill” Hoffer, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 ,at 12:45 p.m. at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 13, 1950, in Bluffton to the late Roy and Mary (Dunbar) Hoffer, Jr.  On Feb. 2, 1979, Bill married Diana M. Newland and she survives in Ada.

Bill worked as a custodian at Ohio Northern University, Ada.  He was an avid NASCAR and Ohio State Buckeye Fan.  Bill enjoyed art and doing paint by number on his IPad. He was a member of the Bluffton High School class of 1968.

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Ron Klingler steps down from his volunteer park board post

Served on the Ada park board for 26 years • Fred Reichert is his replacement
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Ron Klingler has stepped down from his volunteer position as a member of  the Ada Park Board. He has served on the board for 26 years and was recognized during his final meeting held Nov. 16.

Jane Lee, park board clerk, said that many improvements took place in the park while Klingler served on the board. These include the addition of two new shelter houses, a new fence around the football field, repaving of the basketball courts and a complete electrical rewiring of the entire park.

The new shelter house completed this fall will be available for rental use next summer. The enclosed structure is 30 by 70 feet.

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Ada second graders talk turkey

Actually, the drew turkeys and you may view them here
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Hey, you turkey!

Some of us eat turkey on Thanksgiving. The president pardons one each year, and rumor falsely claims that Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the turkey the national bird. There’s even vegan turkeys.

And now, there are Ada second grader turkeys.

The Icon lifted several examples of this proud birds from Ada Bulldogs Facebook. Each is created by an Ada second grader. You will find second graders to be very creative.

For example, there's a Spiderman turkey, plus one dressed as a clown, a Ninja turtle, in bubble gum, a Santa and our featured turkey that resembles a flamingo.

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