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United Methodist Church bell - it's a story of community involvement

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It make take a community to put a church bell in a place on honor.

Ohio Northern University engineering students participated in the bell project. ONU students learned woodworking principles from master woodworker Scott Phillips from "The American Woodshop " television program on PBS.

Phillips is helping with an EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) project to build a wooden display pedestal for the bell from the Ada United Methodist Church that was destroyed by fire in March 2013.

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Polar bear weather

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

It's the perfect hat for a very cold winter day in Ada. Not only was it previously worn by a polar bear - so it should be pretty toasty - it's only 50 cents. You'll find this hat, if it hasn't already sold, at ReStore on Main Street.

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Observations: Church, cats and crossings (railroad)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Two Lessons from Church
Giving the children's sermon at the Baptist Church, Pastor Jack  Duffy told of a lady who was blind from birth, how it was difficult for her to get by in the world. However, the woman said, "The first person I see will be Jesus."

Later, Dave Rouch, giving a testimonial about his walk in faith, recounted this: I was the driver, God was in the backseat giving directions; then I learned God should be in the driver's seat.

Pitty the Poor Cats and Dogs
This month's cold and snow must make it difficult for stray cats and dogs to survive...if only more were rescued.

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Mustard Seed Cafe featured on Noon Edition Feb. 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Dick and Jayne McGarrity invite Icon viewers to yune in to "Noon Edition" WLIO-TV Wednesday, Feb. 25, between 12:30 and 1 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at the Mustard Seed Cafe, located in Bluffton.

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Ada police log Feb. 15-22

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

February 16th
-          Handled Non-injury Accident at Central & Johnson, Citation issued, Report taken
-          Assist EMS on S Gilbert
-          Handled Unwanted Person Complaint on W North
-          Handled Non-injury Accident on S Main St
-          Traffic stop Warning for No Headlights
-          Handled Possible Suicidal Complaint, Report taken
-          Handled Suspicious Activity Complaint on W Lima Ave
-          Traffic stop Citation issued for Red Light
-          Handled Harassment Complaint

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Now showing in Elzay Gallery of Art

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 23, 2015

Elzay Gallery of Art is displaying an exhibit that features award winners in costume designer, lighting design, costume design, sound design, technology/craft, and architecture.

This photo shows "She Stoops to Conquer;" Susan Williams, scenic design, Wright-Curtis Theater, Kent State.

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