March 2021

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Senior artists and graphic designers from Bluffton University will showcase their most prominent work in a combined exhibit called “Uncovered Perspectives.”

Berlin Fuqua, Ada; Autumn Graves, Mount Blanchard; and Sarah Heydinger, Tiro; will have work on display. The exhibit opens March 15 and runs through April 10 in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Bluffton University’s Sauder Visual Arts Center for faculty, staff and students to view.

Since campus remains closed to visitors, off-campus guests can watch a pre-recorded artist talk and view the exhibit virtually starting on Monday, March 22, at www.bluffton.edu/artgallery.

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ODOT is proposing to rehabilitate six culverts (located in Hancock, Hardin, and Wyandot Counties) in order to extend the life of the existing structures. Construction activities may require temporary lane closures, but the need for full vehicular detours is not anticipated.

Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2023.

Hancock County –
State Route 103 at mile marker 8.14 carrying an unnamed tributary to Ottawa Creek, approximately 0.25 mile south of the village of Jenera.

Hardin County –
State Route 235 at mile marker 5.48 carrying Poe Ditch, approximately 3.00 miles north of the village of Roundhead.

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Margery Ruth (Canaan) Jordan, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 12:25 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on June 19, 1928, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late John and Merle (Lewis) Canaan.  On Dec. 31, 1946, Margery married the late Richard (Dick) Jordan.  

Margery is survived by her two daughters: Linda Jordan-Allen of Kenton and Kim (Jeff) Fitzgerald of Alger; a daughter-in-law, Deanna Jordan of Alger; nine grandchildren: Carl Allen, Lori Johnson, Michelle Taylor, Blake Cole, Dylan Cole, Shane Jordan, Joslyn Snyder, Jake Sanders and Jackie Wireman; 17 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

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Always Right Driving School, 205  N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces its driver’s education classes planned this spring

Classes are held in three locations:  Columbus Grove, Shawnee and Bath at different times.
Columbus Grove from 5 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
March, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31

Ottawa from noon - 4:10 p.m.
March 28, April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9

Bath from 5 - 9:10 p.m.
April 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21

Columbus Grove and Shawnee from noon - 4:10 p.m.
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

Beatitudes receives business award from Ada chamber

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Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., Ada, is the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce outstanding  business of the year.

The announcement was made at the chamber’s annual luncheon meeting at The Inn at ONU on March 17 by Becky Neville, chamber board president.

What started in 2006 as a community center with the name of Restore has grown to an important pillar in the community. Now called Beatitudes, the center works as a community safety net, retail business and community center.

These mindsets are based on our perception and response to failure and challenging tasks

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By Amelia Alexander
As I promised in an earlier article, I’m writing an article about the growth mindset. In school, I learned about this mindset, and it has given me some perspective.  

This may be oversimplified, so be sure to take what I say with a grain of salt.  

There are two different mindsets. The growth mindset and the fixed mindset. These mindsets are based on our perception and response to failure and challenging tasks.

People who have a fixed mindset do not grow nearly as much as people who have a growth mindset because people with a fixed mindset believe that their abilities/intelligence is “fixed” or stagnant.

So, far, Ohio individual tax date remains April 15

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The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 17 that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021.

Ohio tax date remains unchanged: While certain tax deadlines were extended for 2020, currently all Ohio tax return filings and payment due dates remain unchanged for 2021. Should this change, the Icon will announce it.

Offering liquidation merchandise from Target, Sam's Club and Walmart

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Ada’s newest business, Pallet Girls, opened recently in the former Reichert’s storefront at 111-113 S. Main St.

Owners Michelle Pierce and Shane Downing, lifelong Ada residents, have had a “soft” opening as merchandise continues to fill the store.

“We feature liquidation merchandise,” Michelle told the Icon. “Our merchandise is from major realtors including Target, Sam’s Club and Walmart.”

“We purchase pallets of items. Nearly 98 percent includes new items,” she said. “We may have some return items that have boxes open.”

Most items are priced from 40 to 50 percent off retail.

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Ada Athletic Boosters reverse raffle tickets are now available.

According to the Boosters Facebook: "This year will be a little different. We will be going virtual on Saturday, May 15, at 7 p.m. on the Booster Facebook page.

"Tickets are $50 and top prize will be $5,000. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket or want more information, contact Lisa Crawford Conley at 419-235-6562 or at [email protected].

"Proceeds from the reverse raffle allow the boosters to provide financial support to all sports at Ada High School."

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It’s 4-H season in Hardin County.

Several open houses are planned in Hardin County in March and April. Ada’s open house is from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, in the Ada Public Library, according to Amanda Raines, 4-H youth development educator.

Here’s the entire county open house list, held in public library’s in their respective communities:

Forest – March 23 5 to 7 p.m.
Ada – March 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Dunkirk – March 29, 5 to 7 p.m.
Kenton – March 30, 5 to 7 p.m.
Mt. Victory – April 10, 10 a.m. to noon

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