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November 2023

Teachers Butterfield and Cotsamire honored by Book Walk at Ada Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Beloved teachers' love of reading reflected in new installation

By Paula Scott

PHOTO FLIP BOOK

An interchangeable Book Walk on the elementary playground has been installed thanks to memorial funds from the families of Ada Schools teachers Julie Butterfield and Doris Cotsamire, a grant from the Hardin County Community Foundation, and contributions and efforts by Ada staff.

On October 20, family members, friends, former students and Ada Schools staff gathered to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially recognize the impact made by these two teachers. Smiles and tears were mingled during the course of the event. Elementary Principal Jeremy Clark welcomed guests to the event and school librarian Chanda Smith provided the story of how the Storybook Walk came to be:

“Thank you all for showing up on this rainy fall morning.  To the families of Julie Butterfield and Doris Cotsamire, may I extend a special welcome.  We’re very happy to have Rick Butterfield, Katie and Luke plus their families as well as Doug Cotsamire, Jeff and Diane Hood, Natalie Hood and her children: Calvin, Elias and Maggie.  We’re so glad you could be here for this event.  And to our 6th grade students, the last class that was lucky enough to have Mrs. Butterfield as a teacher, welcome.

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REMINDER Digital Empowerment for Parents on Nov. 7

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

From 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7 (Election Day), the Ada Schools will host Digital Empowerment for Parents. This event is free and open to the public, but NO students please.

Presenter Scott Frank comes with a wealth of experience as a former ICAC Investigator and Internet Safety Expert. The event is sponsored by the Ada Ministerial Association.

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Hardin County Extension rainfall report for September 2023

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

By Mark Badertscher

HARDIN COUNTY__During the month of September 2023, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 0.22 inches of rain. The least rain for this month, 0.00 inches, was reported in both Liberty and Marion Townships, as measured by Phil Epley and Mark Lowery respectively. The most rain reported during the month, 0.61 inches, was reported in Goshen Township by John Brien.

During the same month last year, an average of 2.92 inches of rain fell. The rainfall recorded in September over the past ten years averaged 2.93 inches.

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Ada traffic stop results in arrest, drug and AK-47 seizure

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

On November 6 the Ada Police Department issued the following drug trafficking media release:

On October 31, 2023, an Ada Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle commit a moving violation near Klingler Road on West Lincoln Avenue in the Village of Ada.

During the traffic stop officers discovered probable cause to search the vehicle for contraband. The search yielded raw marijuana, drug paraphernalia, cash, and a loaded AK-47 pistol.

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November 10 opening for "Habitat" at ArtSpace/Lima

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Benefit evening for Habitat for Humanity November 16

ArtSpace/Lima will host a new exhibit featuring the works from 14 artists who define ‘habitat’ through their art. Each artist was asked to synthesize the meaning and interpret it through a medium that they work with. The artists featured in the exhibit are:

Laura Barnhardt Corle
Randy  Bennett
Terri Blosser
Aubrey Davis
Valarie Escabedo
Judy Greavu
Jim Fultz		 Sheila Hernandez
Mike Huffman
William John
Tom Lehman
Avory Mayenschein
John  Rausch
Scott Rose

 

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November 10 Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Wreath-Laying Ceremony 
11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023
Henry Solomon Lehr statue, near Main St. on the ONU campus

(If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Snyder Recital Hall located in Presser Building.)

2023 Veterans Day ceremonies at Ohio Northern University will include a program with veteran James Lee, Petty Officer 3rd class. Lee served in the U.S. Navy from June 2006 to November 2011.

Lee began his military career at boot camp in Chicago Illinois at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. During his time of service, he had two primary positions, a Bos'n Mate and an Aviation Ordnanceman.  While he was stationed in Guam on the USS Frank Cable AS40 he did multiple small deployments in the Pacific in support of submarine operations for 3 years. 

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Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon on pause for Veterans Day Observed, Nov. 10

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 6, 2023

The Ada Icon and the Bluffton Icon will be on "pause" for Veterans Day Observed, November 10.

You'll find us covering Veterans Day events but content for that day will not be updated except for breaking news, sports and obituaries.

Send tips, media releases and advertising inquiries 24/7 to [email protected].

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Feedback forum: Public meeting on proposed U.S. 68/State Route 31 in Kenton

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 6, 2023

ODOT will present alternatives for proposed traffic flow improvement in Kenton

The city of Kenton and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host an open house public meeting to present information and solicit public comment on alternatives for the proposed reroute of U.S. 68 and State Route 31.

The meeting will be held Thursday, November 16, at the Hardin County Municipal Courthouse – Veterans’ Hall, Suite 100A, located at 1 Courthouse Square, Kenton.

The meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with a formal presentation beginning at 6 p.m.

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First reading of cat ordinance among November 6 council legislation

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 6, 2023

By Paula Scott

The Village of Ada council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 6 with an agenda including two resolutions and six ordinances. Council meetings take place in chambers on the second floor of the Ada Municipal Building, 115 W. Buckeye.

The item having generated the most discussion and public involvement in recent meetings is the first reading of an ordinance adding language to Chapter 505 of the Codified Ordinances of Ada regarding cats. 

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Weekend Doctor: Holiday stressors

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 5, 2023

By James H. Legge III, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP, Certified Nurse Practitioner 
Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio 

The holiday months (mid-November to post-January) can be extremely difficult for loved ones suffering from mental illness. It’s postulated that family members and friends can reach intolerable levels of anxiety and depression during this time due to accentuated family dynamics, financial strain and other stressors.  

Veterans Day occurs at the beginning of this period and is a stark reminder of veteran suicide, in addition to the other mental health challenges that are experienced by this select group. While I was working on this topic with a local veterans’ services office, a book was brought to my attention called “Tribe,” authored by Sebastian Junger. This book stresses the importance of a strong interpersonal support network. One example discussed how Native American veterans, when reabsorbed back into their support network, experience significantly lower reported rates of mental illness-related problems. Instances such as this highlight the importance of support networks, demonstrating how we can help those suffering from the isolation of post-traumatic trauma. This thought process also helps better understand a true support network. (Continues)

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