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August 2022

Book Review: The Woman in the Library

Posted by Staff on Sunday, August 14, 2022

By Robert McCool

The cast is small, but the mystery is large.

While police check out why a woman let out a blood curdling scream in the Boston Public Library Reading Room, four people seated at a table together get to know each other and their writings. These are the primary characters in a book under construction by a woman named Hannah, whom we do not know, although we do hear from an unasked-for critic who gives her advice by email.

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From Canton to Helsinki, Made in Ada footballs featured in women's games

Posted by Staff on Sunday, August 14, 2022

This summer the Pro Football Hall of Fame created a "Women's Impact on Football" exhibit. The Icon asked Russ Crawford, Professor of History at Ohio Northern University and womens' football expert, for some context. 

By Russ Crawford

One usually thinks of men playing NFL or college football as the carriers of footballs made in Ada. However, this summer women played using Wilson footballs across the country and internationally.

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July rainfall report for Hardin County

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 13, 2022

During the month of July, OSU Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 5.54 inches of rain in Hardin County. Last year, the average rainfall for July was 4.25 inches. Madelyn Lowery in Cessna Township received 6.55 inches of rain for the month, the most of any of the township sites. The least rain in July, 4.49 inches, was collected in Taylor Creek Township by Silver Creek Supply. For the growing season from April 15 through July, the average precipitation in the townships was 14.16 inches, with a range from 12.06 to 17.39 inches.  The ten-year average for growing season rainfall through July is 15.81 inches.

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Bulldogs golf in 3-team league match

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 13, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School golf team competed in a three-school Northwest Conference match Thursday, August 11, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Pirates finished first with 178 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (193) and Ada (238).

Jaden Coonfare of Bluffton was match medalist with a nine-hole score of 41.

Junior Jack Baumgartner led Ada with a score of 51. Senior Geddes Klingler shot a close second for the Bulldogs by carding a 52.

Freshman Dale Hoyt shot a round of 65, while classmate Hayden Shaffer was the fourth Ada scorer with a total of 70. 

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Bulldog girls blank Spartans in soccer opener

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 13, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls soccer team won their season opener decisively 9-0 over Lima Senior Friday evening at Spartan Stadium.

The Lady Bulldog kickers built a sizeable 7-0 lead by halftime and cruised to victory in the successful debut of their new head coach.

"We played tough and opened up quick with a fast goal by Ella Marshall," said first-year Ada mentor Doug Dewese.

"It was a good season-opener to build confidence, but we still have work to do," he said. "The second half gave us an opportunity to play players at different positions and give other girls opportunities to score.

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Weekend Doctor: Lawn mower safety tips

Posted by Staff on Saturday, August 13, 2022

By Ibrahim Khansa, MD
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

*Through a collaboration between Blanchard Valley Health System and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the content of this article was provided courtesy of Nationwide’s 700 Children’s® blog by pediatric experts.

In the spring and summer, you often hear the familiar humming sound of lawn mowers. These common machines that are used multiple times each week by teenagers and adults present a danger to children. Every year, more than 9,000 children are injured by lawn mowers in the United States.

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Reminder: Fabulous 5th choral celebration

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 12, 2022

Noteworthy Community Choir will celebrate 5 years as an organization by sharing music selections from each of their performance seasons at a Sunday concert in Harrod.

  • 3:00 p.m., August 14 
  • County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod

Tickets are $10 each and include a dessert and drink at intermission.

Ticket information is available on the website Noteworthycc.org and can be purchased from any NCC member or at the door.

Director Vicki Mills notes, "We hope you'll be able to come enjoy our concert and help us raise funds to cover the costs of sheet music and soundtracks for more seasons to come!"

 

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OSU program aims to increase number of doctors serving rural areas

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 12, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In an effort to increase the number of physicians caring for patients in mid-size and rural communities, The Ohio State University College of Medicine is partnering with Bon Secours Mercy Health to launch a new community medicine medical degree track to prepare physicians to practice medicine in less densely populated areas.

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Ada native supports U.S. Navy airborne communication

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 12, 2022

By Stephanie Fox
Navy Office of Community Outreach

Navy stories include 3rd-generation enlisted sailor from Ada

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. - Ada native Cole East is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission at Strategic Communications Wing One (STRATCOMMWING ONE), in a mission provides airborne communication links to nuclear missile units of U.S. Strategic Command.

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Menus for school's Bulldog Cafe

Posted by Staff on Friday, August 12, 2022

Ann Hersey, Food Service Director for Ada Exempted Village School, has provided the following menu planner for easy reference during the 2022-2023 school year.

Each week is represented by a color and represents a 4-week cycle menu. A printable pdf version is attached.

Breakfast:

  • $1.75 Reduced $.30
  • Breakfast will be served from 7:30 – 8:00
  • Breakfast will not be served on a 2-hour delay

Lunch:

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