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Good advice

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 25, 2013

Here's great advice for any driver of any age. You'll find this sign at the Ada Schools.

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Mitchell Wilcox would prefer to be swimming

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 25, 2013

15 minutes with Mitchell Wilcox, Ada High School sophomore

Note: Mitchell recently competed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state swim meet in Canton. Watch the Ada Icon for a story on Ada’s team results at the state meet.

Mitchell, tell me what classes you are taking this semester.
Advance English, U.S. History, Algebra II, Chemistry, Ceramics II and Computer Tech. I’m also a member of the swim, cross country and track teams.

What would you like to do after high school?
My goal at the moment is to attend the University of Florida and compete in swimming.

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Still time to join the Ada chamber in 2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 25, 2013

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce 2013 membership drive continues this month. Annual membership are $75 for businesses, organizations and non-profit groups and $25 for individuals (associate members).

 

Persons may make checks payable to:
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 225
Ada, OH 45810

For more information contact Alisa Armbrecht.

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St Mark's VBS set for June 10-14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 25, 2013

Summer Vacation Bible School at St. Mark Lutheran Church will at June 10-14, according to David Coffin, pastor.

This summer's theme "Tell it on the Mountain," is  from Concordia Publishing House. For more information contact Regina Koons, at [email protected]

 

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William Pope retired from ONU Food Service Department.

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, February 25, 2013

William R. Pope, 83, died at 1:55 a.m. Feb. 23, 2013, at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

He was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Hardin County to William H. and Nellie Gillen Pope, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Pope retired from the Food Service Department at Ohio Northern University in 1992 after working there for 20 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War.

Survivors include two brothers, James Pope, of Alger, and Joseph Pope, of Ada; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Richard Pope; and three sisters, Mary Shepherd, Doris VanDyke and Lucille Newland.

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No, You’re Not Crazy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 24, 2013

By David McDonald, ONU campus pastor and Icon blogger
I just got back from a conference of chaplains (National Association of College and University Chaplains–NACUC), which was a great opportunity for me to meet others in the field, and especially to sit down with more experienced chaplains and talk about experiences of ministry in a campus setting.

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