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Helping students who have learning disorders become more socialized

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 5, 2013

May is “better hearing and speech month.” The Icon took this opportunity to talk with Sherry Miller, Ada schools speech language pathologist.

The interview coincided with a fire drill. Miller was with a pre-schooler at the time. She thought it was best that she walked with the student and stayed with her during the drill so the student wouldn’t become scared.

I agreed and followed the two outside. All the while Miller assured the pre-schooler that everything was going to be okay and not to worry, “We will all take care of you,” she said, referring to the teachers and students standing outside.

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15 minutes with Dean Alstaetter

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Saturday, May 4, 2013

Where did you grow up?

In the country between Cairo and Columbus Grove, OH.

From where and when did you graduate from high school?

Bath High 1990

How did you end up attending Goshen College? Were you a music major? You also have a master's degree, correct?

My church introduced me to Goshen College and attended music camp there each summer.  I studied piano performance.  My Master of Arts in Piano Pedagogy is from The Ohio State University.  I studied composition and music theory at BGSU.

What was your first job? What did you learn from that?

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Levy signs in full bloom

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 4, 2013

Signs in support of the Ada school levy are as common as tulips this month. Here are two such signs in an Ada lawn.

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Buy Local First Hardin County spring scavenger hunt in the works

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 4, 2013

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance will host a Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt May 25 to June 3. The Alliance is currently seeking 30 businesses to partner with.

This effort is designed to encourage residents to keep their dollars within the community.

The focus of the campaign is to inform community members about the economic and cultural benefits of buying local. Buy Local First Hardin County firmly believes that buying locally helps to keep Hardin County unique, reduces environmental impact, creates more jobs, and encourages local success.

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Welcome to The Icon's "Who Am I?" - It could be you!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Welcome to The Ada Icon's newest feature: "“Who Am I?”

Alisa Armbrecht creates these Ada brain-teasers, and, no, we won't reveal the mystery person's identity (could be a man, could be a woman, could be a student) until you stew on it for a few days.

Here's your clues:

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Purple-gold and black-orange ribbons

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 2, 2013

The ribbons are on Main Street! Purple and gold for Ada High School and orange and black for Ohio Northern University. The ribbons are up in time to congratulate all senior graduates this spring.

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