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Halloween parade, soup cook off, pie-baking contest - all downtown tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 27, 2014

Tonight's the night!

Ada Kiwanis invite participants to its annual Halloween parade. It forms behind the Municipal Building on Buckeye Street. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and the parade is at 6 p.m.

Costume categories are:
• Prettiest
• Scariest
• Most original

Costume judging by age groups:
• Preschool and kindergarten
• 1st and 2nd grades
• 3rd and 4th grades
• 5th and 6th grades
• Groups any age and pets
• Adults (most original only)
• Ada HS band

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Here's the latest from Ada schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 26, 2014

From the Ada schools website:

FRESHMAN PARENT MEETING: On Tuesday October 28th at 7:30 pm in the auditorium, there will be a meeting for all parents of freshman students. Mr. Lee will lead the meeting regarding new graduation requirements and scheduling opportunities. The meeting is important and all able should attend.

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Here's your final chance to enter the Icon's high school football contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 26, 2014

CLICK HERE TO ENTER WEEK 10.

The winner of Week 9 of The Icon Football Contest is Mark Delisle.  Two contestants correctly picked 9 games this week and Mark was declared the winner by virtue of the 2nd tie-breaker.  

Other contestants:

9 correct - Jerry Cupples.

8 correct - Dennis Edinger, Elfrieda Ramseyer, Luke Amstutz and Ray Mumma.

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Glitz and Glamour Style Show Nov. 18 at ONU ball room

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Sunday, October 26, 2014

Local celebrities and models will be featured in the Glitz and Glamour Style Show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.  18. An added attraction to the annual Festival of Trees, the style show will be held in the ball room of. McIntosh Center, ONU.

The event will feature fashions from Reichart's, ONU Bookstore, Simply Torn Boutique, all of Ada; JCPenney, Nitz's, Buckle, Macy's, Crazy 8, and Dress Barn, all of Lima; Peebles. And Maurice's, Kenton; and Eyes on Main, Christopher Banks, and The Dressing. Room Boutique, Findlay.

Guest emcee is Richard "Santa" Gainey. Admission to the event is $5.

For more information, contact Deb Curlis, (419) 634-7443.

 

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Ada Festival of Trees Nov. 16-21

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Sunday, October 26, 2014

The Ada Festival of Trees will be held from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Nov. 16-21 at Community Health Professionals, 1200  S. Main St. Admission to the event is free.

Individuals and groups may sponsor a tree, wreath, or decoration; and/or attend the festival and bid on items.

Special events during the festival include:

Nov. 16: Appreciation fest, 1-3 p.m., for sponsors and volunteers

Nov. 17: Senior visits and crafts

Nov. 18: Glitz and Glamour Style Show, ONU ball room, 7 p.m.

Nov. 19: Preschool visits and story time with Deb

Nov. 20: Holiday cookie contest

Nov. 21: Closing bids at 6 p.m., pick up 6-8 p.m. Nov. 21 or 9 a.m. - noon Nov. 22

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ONU public relations society earns Star Chapter Award

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Saturday, October 25, 2014

Ohio Northern University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter was awarded the Star Chapter Award for the sixth consecutive year at the PRSSA National Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10-14.

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