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November 2020

Bill Kanzig was retired from Ohio Northern University

He drove bus for the ONU Habitat for Humanity for 16 years

William G. “Bill” Kanzig, 72, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at 4:48 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on April 7, 1948, in Kenton to the late Floyd A. and Freda (Yeazel) Kanzig. On Oct. 25, 1966, he married Marlita F. Frederick and she survives in Ada.

Bill retired from Ohio Northern University where he worked as a machinist technician at the College of Engineering. He worked as a part time bus driver at the university.  He drove bus for the Ohio Northern University Habitat for Humanity for 16 years. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran who served from Feb. 14, 1968 to Feb. 13, 1970. 

This week's list

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Ada and Bluffton  Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.adaicon.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing postions available should contact [email protected].

Icon music review: Letter to You - Bruce Springsteen

Hard to give anything Springsteen does five stars when compared to his earlier catalogue of classics, but this is darn close

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
Letter to You is Bruce Springsteen’s twentieth studio album. It is his first record with the E Street Band since High Hopes in 2014. Bruce Sprinsteen is an American singer and songwriter, and leader of the E Street Band. 

The release of Born to Run in 1975 propelled him to worldwide fame. During his over fifty-year career, Springsteen has been  known for his socially conscious lyrics and high-energy stage presence as “The Boss.” From its title down, Letter to You is a message to diehard Springsteen fans, the sound of an artist fighting hard in difficult times. 

William "Gunny" Sherman was retired from the U.S. Marine Corp

 William G. “Gunny” Sherman, age 72, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, at 5:24 p.m. at Shawnee Manor, Lima.

He was born on Oct. 4, 1948, in Binghamton, New York, to the late Percy James and Ruth Margaret (Pembleton) Sherman.  On Feb. 19, 2005, William married Ann Louise Wolfe and she survives in Ada. 

William was a Gunnery Sergeant in United States Marine Corp and he served three tours in Vietnam.  He retired from the United States Marine Corp after serving for over 21 years. After retiring from the military William drove truck for over 15 years.  He was a member of the Wapakoneta VFW Post #8445 and the Lima Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post #370.

Downtown Ada treasure hunt for girls interested in Girl Scouting

Saturday, Nov. 14, involving several businesses

A downtown clue hunt is in store for girls interested in Girl Scouting in Ada on Saturday, Nov. 14. 

Headquartered at the Ada railroad park, the event is slated for noon to 3 p.m.

Click here for advance registration details.

Several downtown businesses including:
•  No Limit Nutrition 
• The Mercantile on Main 
• 3 Brothers Pizza
•  Beatitudes
• and others joining the list soon are among participants.

Elementary boys' basketball sign-up extended

Ada elementary boys' basketball (grades 3-6) sign-up deadline has been extended, according to Ada schools.  More information will follow as it becomes known. This message was from Ohio Alerts on Nov. 5.
 

Ada parent-teacher conferences go "Zoom"

Sign-up underway now for Nov. 23-34 talks with teachers

Ada parent-teacher conferences will be held virtually through Zoom this year, according to Ada school website.

This includes all Kindergarten through high school senior students who are on campus and online.

To sign up for a conference time with your child's teacher, click the link provided below. Links were also emailed to homes through FinalForms.

Parent-teacher conferences are:
•  Monday, Nov. 23, from 4-8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The only day for school the week of Nov. 23-27 will be Monday, Nov. 23.

Bluffton's Dunkin' Donuts will begin interviews next week

Looking to hire up to 30 full-time employees

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Interviews are anticipated to begin next week for full- and part-time positions at Bluffton’s soon-to-open Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurant.

Mike Eirons, director of personnel support and development, told the Icon that up to 30 full-time employees may be hired.

Positions range from store manager, shift managers, bakers and baristas. Watch the Icon for dates, locations and details of interviews.

The store will open soon at 499 State Route 103, Bluffton, which is the former location of Burger King Restaurant. Demolition of the Burger King began in early August and construction of the new Dunkin’ Donuts building has progressed since then.

Always Right Driving School announces fall and winter classes

Weekend class and Sunday only classes accepting registrations

Ada Icon's newest advertiser, Always Right Driving School, 205  N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces a driver’s education classes set for this fall and winter on the follow schedule:

Weeknight class
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 23-24-25 
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Nov. 30- Dec. 1-2
Class time: 5 to 9:10 p.m.
Class location: Columbus Grove

Sunday only class
Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, Jan. 3
Class time: Noon to 4:10 p.m.
Class location: Bath school, 2850 Bible Road, Lima, and
St. John’s United Methodist Church, 205 N. High St., Columbus Grove

Holiday raffle underway at Beatitudes

It's Beatitudes's Christmas kick off.

The downtown Ada shop announces its holiday raffle and tickets are now on sale at $1 for one or $5 for six. Many business donations are coming into the store as part of the prizes.

Watch the Icon for a list of prizes announced soon.

Winners will be notified on Friday, Nov., 20, according to Deb Curlis. She added that Christmas decorative items are also now available at the store.

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