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Ada Teacher Feature: Melissa Gossard - "Spread your wings and the wind will carry you"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Melissa Gossard, first grade teacher, who shares the words she recalls hearing upon her graduation, “You may not know where you are going, but as long as you spread your wings the wind will carry you.” Thanks, Melissa, for spreading your wings and encouraging and supporting our students to also spread their wings.

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Boots made for flowers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

This photo may create new lyrics for an old Nancy Sinatra song:  "These boots are made for....flowers"?  You'll find these boots along Highland Avenue in Ada. (Ken Collins photo)

 

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ONU law commencement on May 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Ohio Northern University's Pettit College of Law will celebrate its 2016 commencement ceremony in the ONU Sports Center on Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. Approximately 100 students will be awarded degrees, and Daniel DiBiasio, Ohio Northern University president, will preside.

The ONU Sports Center is scheduled to open for the commencement exercises at 12:30 p.m. A musical prelude will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by the procession of faculty and Juris Doctor candidates.

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The Village Voice: 2015 Ada Consumer Confidence Report now available

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

The 2015 Ada Consumer Confidence Report, also known as CCR, is now available to the general public.

Making the report available is an annual requirement for compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act for community water systems throughout the country. According to the U.S. EPA, the report “lists the regulated contaminants found in the drinking water…..as well as health effects information.”

The Village passes this information along to its consumers not just to comply with the federal regulations, but also because the administration feels it is important for consumers to know where their drinking water comes from and what affects it.

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Meet "Slash," Icon dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Meet Slash. He's maybe around 5 years old. He needs a forever family to love him.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Lee Prater was retired from Goodwill Industries, Lima

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Lee M. Prater, 77, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 12:50 a.m., at Shawnee Manor, Lima, Ohio.

She was born on Sept. 2, 1938 in Hardin County, Ohio to Elmer and Letha (Holbrook) Williams who preceded her in death.  On May 29, 1955, she married Wilford “Wayne” Prater and he died Aug. 17, 2004.

Lee was a homemaker and previously retired from Goodwill Industries in Lima, where she worked as the store manager.  She was a member of the Alger United Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother that went by Grandma Gordy and was also known as Aunt D.

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