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October 2021

Judith Ann Kiracofe graduated from Bluffton High School

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 11, 2021

Judith Ann Kiracofe, 74, passed away October 9, 2021 Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Judy was born June 5, 1947 in Bluffton to the late Earl and Josephine (White) Cheney.  On January 7, 1967 she married Jerry Kiracofe who preceded her in death on September 2, 2020. 

Judy was a graduate of Bluffton High School.  She was a homemaker. Her and her husband, Jerry had owned and operated the Lazy Circle J Ranch, J and J Pet Store, Grammy and Grampy's Place and Kiracofe's Lawn and Garden.  Judy was a member of the Ohio State Rabbit Breeders, the Florida White Breeders and the VFW in Columbus Grove.  Judy enjoyed crafting, crocheting, painting and fishing.  

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Donald E. Thompson drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 11, 2021

Donald E. Thompson, 83, passed away October 9, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Donald was born December 13, 1937 in Ada to the late Eugene and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson. On November 26, 1955 he married Wilma Dunlap Thompson.  

Donald was a graduate of Ada High School. He was a truck driver for Scot-Lad and later drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales. Donald was a member of True Word Tabernacle, Bluffton. He enjoyed four-wheeling and playing the banjo.  

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Frank V. Evilsizer drove for Roeder Cartage

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 11, 2021

Frank V. Evilsizer, 66, passed away October 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. Frank was born November 9, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Jim and Kathleen (Moran) Evilsizer. On January 3, 1981 he married Sandra Dunifon Evilsizer who survives.

Frank was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a truck driver for Roeder Cartage, Lima. Frank was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed firearms, hunting, camping and fishing.  

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Ada population proclamation

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 11, 2021

At the October 5 meeting of the Village of Ada council, village administrator Jamie Hall reported that a proclamation has been made by the State of Ohio declaring the village population to be 3,729.

The proclamation adjusts Ada’s 2020 census count of 5,334 minus 1,605 Ohio Northern University students. 

Proclamations were also issued for the villages of Grafton (minus Lorain Correctional inmates) and Granville (minus Denison University students).

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Icon book review: Nailing It

Review by Robert McCool 
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, October 10, 2021

In Robert Dilenschneider's December of 2021 release of “Nailing It-How History's Awesome Twentysomethings Got It Together” (Citadel Press, $16.95. ISBN: 978-0-8065-4175-4 PB), we see the future through the past, be it by circumstance or choice. The future we create by our own desires. In our twenties these choices determine our path forward to our later life. It can be a calling from our hearts or minds to follow what life has presented to us. What we choose when we're young enough to dream--and old enough to strike out on our own and fight for our beliefs.

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Letter to the Icon: Thank you to McGuffey supporters

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, October 9, 2021

The McGuffey Memories Historical Society submitted the follow letter thanking participants in the August 28 celebration of McGuffey's 125th anniversary.

The Ada VFW  started our festivities with raising the flag and honoring lost soldiers.  We were located in the USV school parking lot. The USV teacher’s union created games for the children.  We had  a pet photo contest,  a children’s train, face-painting by CEF,  goats to pet, and 4 bounce houses. McGuffey Church of Christ provided free ice cream and McGuffey Freewill Baptist provided free juice and water for the children.

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Ada gridders fall to undefeated Grove

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, October 9, 2021

Visiting league-leader Columbus Grove raced to a 42-0 halftime lead and beat Ada 58-7 in a Northwest Conference game on a rainy Homecoming Friday night.

The game was delayed at the start for an hour by strong rain and lightning.

Grove senior running back Colin Metzger tallied five first half touchdowns to pace the victors.

The purple and gold Bulldogs fell to 1-7 and 0-5 in the NWC with the defeat.

League leader Grove improved to 8-0 and 5-0 in league play with the convincing win.

"We are in the same boat with kids trying hard and doing the best they can," said first-year Ada head coach Toby Smith. "We were in position a lot but didn't make plays.

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Weekend Doctor: Physical and mental costs of war

By James H. Legge III, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 8, 2021

The sands of time include many pivotal dates: On September 2, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur accepts the formal surrender of Imperial Japan; in late July of 1953, the Korean War comes to an end, with the 38th parallel becoming the dividing line between North and South Korea; nearly 20 years later, on April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese tanks roll through the gates of the Presidential palace in Saigon. More recently, August 15, 2021, is now remembered as the day Kabul, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban.

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State power Leipsic beats Ada spikers

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 8, 2021

Purple and gold was pitted against purple and gold when visiting Leipsic swept Ada in a Northwest Conference volleyball match Thursday night, October 7.

The Lady Vikings, ranked sixth in the Ohio Div. IV poll, improved to 18-1 overall and finished 7-1 in NWC play with the win. 

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-17 overall and 0-7 in the NWC with the 25-9, 25-12, 25-14 loss. 

Leipsic needs a loss by Lincolnview (7-0 NWC) in their league finale at arch-rival Crestview (6-1 NWC) next Tuesday to force a three-way tie for the title. The Vikings can finish no worse than second.

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Bulldog boys blanked by Riverdale

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 8, 2021

Visiting Riverdale blanked the Ada boys soccer team 9-0 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association match under the lights Thursday night, October 7, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldogs fell to 4-7-3 overall and 1-4 in NCOSA action with the defeat. 

The Falcons improved to 5-6-3 and 3-1 in NCOSA play after the decisive win.

Ada plays next at non-league foe LCC (4-8) in Spartan Stadium Monday, Oct. 11.

The Bulldog boys then play at Marion Harding Oct. 14.

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