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Village has opening for groundskeeper

Season, part-time position now available
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

The Village of Ada is seeking applicants for the position of groundskeeper, according to Jami Hall, village administrator.

"The successful applicant will perform maintenance on village grounds," he said. "Duties will include mowing, mulching, weeding, watering downtown flower baskets, pruning and general custorial cleaning."

The position is seasonal with part-time hours, for an estimated 15 weeks at apprximately 25 hours per week.

Depending on the weather, some Saturday or Sunday hours are required. The pay rate for this position is $15 per hour. Applications will be considered until a successful applicant is selected.

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Janet Zimmerman 1937 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Janet M. Zimmerman, 83, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5 a.m. at the Liberty Retirement Community, Lima.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Samuel H. and Gertrude (Margis) Stephenson. On May 5, 1973, Janet married Karl T. Zimmerman and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2008.

Janet worked as a nurse’s aide at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  And she formerly worked at Rinks Store in Lima in the Sportswear Department. She also worked at ONU in the cafeteria.  Janet was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. 

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Ada's boys of summer early 1970s

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Here's the Ada High School baseball team from the 1971 season. Members of the team are listed in the photograph.

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Icon music review: Five songs sort of about desserts

Do you have a favorite song featuring sweets? Let the Icon know in the comments!
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 25, 2021

Reviewed/written by Craig Hoffman 
I am not a big dessert guy. My wife makes super dinners. She does usually put some fruit into a little bowl for our after-dinner treat. It’s the opposite of eating chocolate cheesecake in America. And it does keep me passing health checks, so there is that. 

Here are some fun songs about dessert (and other things)! Do you have a favorite song featuring sweets? Let the Icon know in the comments!

Song Recommendation: “Birthday Cake”- Rihanna (2011) 
It’s not the most catchy of songs. The lyrics repeat a ton. But, hey, birthday cake is always awesome! Right?

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ONU's most secret society unmasked

Meet three Klondikes • Matthew Morgan • Jillian Sugden • Savannah Carter
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 25, 2021

FROM ONU FACEBOOK - Ohio Northern’s favorite polar bear, Klondike, was actually three students this school year, as Matthew Morgan, Savannah Carter and Jillian Sugden unmasked this month.

Here’s their stories:

Matthew Morgan is earning a Psychology major and double minors of Applied Statistics and French. He became a Klondike the spring of his freshman year.

Matthew has been Klondike for every Welcome Weekend since his sophomore year.

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2-run homer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 25, 2021

Ada senior Leona Dalton connects for a two-run homer in the Ada HS Bulldog softball loss to Lima Central Catholic on Thursday. Check out more softball photos by Cort Reynolds here.

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