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Board of Ed Dec. 16 meeting summary, documents

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

At the December 16 meeting of the Ada School Board, the five board members heard reports from Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner (to be covered in a separate article) and from Ada Schools staff members, as well as approved recommendations from the superintendent, Robin VanBuskirik.

A packet including the agenda, minutes of November meeting submitted for approval and other documents are attached.

H.S. Principal Dan Lee noted that weight room upgrades will be made over the holiday break.

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Agenda for Dec. 21 Village Council

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

An agenda for the Village of Ada Regular Council Meeting of December 21 has been posted on the village website.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 115 W Buckeye Ave. and can be joined remotely at https://teams.live.com/meet/93261355725650.

The first agenda items are Pay Ordinances, Open Floor to Public, Mayor’s Comments.

 

RESOLUTIONS

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Staley thanked for 22 years as trustee

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 20, 2021

In nearby Jackson Township, Allen County, officials thanked departing township trustee Thad Staley for 22 years of service. Staley followed in his father Russell’s footsteps; he served as trustee for 46 years.

With its six cemeteries, Staley notes that overseeing their operation is one of the major responsibilities of trustees and that in recent times they have been exceptionally busy.

His advice for potential trustees? “Give it a try. It can be a learning experience, too.” And his approach to the job? “Treat everybody the same.”

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Allen County, Ohio, United States. 

The 2022 elected trustees are 

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Tom Howell worked for Ray Industrial

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

It is with great regret, the family wishes to inform you, Thomas D. “Tom” Howell, age 85 1/2, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.    

He was born on June 17, 1936, in Lima, Ohio to the late David C. and Margaret (Newland) Howell.  On October 3, 1969, Tom married Beth A. Ray and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are his two children by a previous marriage; a brother Douglas (Karen) Howell of Liberty Center; a sister, Vicki Hall of Lima; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gary Hattery of Cridersville.

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Bulldog boys outpace Cory-Rawson

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

The visiting Ada boys basketball team led all the way in beating local rival Cory-Rawson 59-55 in a non-conference contest Saturday night, December 18.

"We had a solid effort at both ends," said first-year Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "We hit some big three's in the fourth quarter to keep them at bay."

The Bulldogs improved to 3-4 overall with the victory. With the win, they have already equaled last season's win total. C-R dropped to 2-7 with the defeat.

Ada got off to a good start as Carter Conley buried three three-pointers to give the Bulldogs an 18-7 lead after the opening period.

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Letters to Santa from Ada 3rd graders

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

Studens from Miss Daniels' 3rd Grade Class at Ada Elementary sent these letters to Santa and shared them with the Icon. This installment is half of the letters. Another batch will appear on Christmas Eve.

Dear Santa,

Here are a few things I would like for Christmas. First, I will want a phone that is a real phone. I would really like an iPhone 13, so I am in contact with my mom. Next, I will like a school set. So I will practice so I’m good at school. Lastly, I would like a slime set that has all the solutions. Why I want a slime set is because it will be fun. All in all that's what I want for Christmas. P.S. How fast does Rudolph fly?

Sincerely,

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Beatitudes Christmas meal to go

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

The Beatitudes food pantry is providing a grab-and-go Christmas Dinner with ham and sweet potatoes on Tuesday, December 21 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. This is a carryout only opportunity. Please call 419-788-9459 to RSVP. 

Beatitudes community center is located at 210 N. Main St. Ada. Director Deb Curlis notes that there will be some 85-100 meals prepared.

The center will then be closed December 22-27. It will reopen on Tuesday, December 28 and provide a New Year party bag that day. Then the center will be closed December 29-January 3.

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THE ROAR spotlights ONU International Services

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 18, 2021

Catch the latest slice of ONU campus life with THE ROAR. In this episode: International Services Advisor, Christopher Caldwell talks about the international students Thanksgiving celebration.

WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qK8q2kJGw4g

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Middle quarters sink Bulldog boys vs. Pirates

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 18, 2021

The visiting Ada boys basketball team was outscored big in the middle periods and lost 75-37 at Bluffton in a Northwest Conference contest Friday night, December 17.

Ada trailed just 18-17 after a high-scoring opening period, but the Pirates broke the game open with a 28-point second quarter barrage. Trenton Donley poured in nine of his game-high 21 points in the second stanza. Bluffton won the middle quarters, 48-12.

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with their third straight loss. Bluffton improved to 4-1 and 2-0 in NWC play with the victory.

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Christmas Outreach, Merry on Main reviewed at chamber meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 18, 2021

The December meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce was held at Beatitudes on December 15. Meeting business included:

Member feedback on the December 4 Merry on Main event: 

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