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Volley for a Cure touches Ada

Amelia Griffin supported by "Team Amelia"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 5, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Ada’s little darling—Amelia—cheered on the Ada Schools volleyball teams Thursday at the school gym during a Volley for the Cure fundraiser.

Next month, six-year-old Amelia Griffin will have been in remission for two years after having been diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. For the past several years, the community has come together to give her and her family love, encouragement, and financial resources. Benefits have been held by Ada School and ONU groups, sports teams, businesses, nonprofits, civic organizations, and many individuals. They call themselves Team Amelia.

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Bluffton University inaugurates 10th president

Dr. Jane Wood replaces Dr. James Harder
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 4, 2018

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - During her inaugural address as Bluffton University’s 10th president, Dr. Jane Wood pondered a fact that many people in Yoder Recital Hall likely didn’t realize.

This year’s incoming freshmen, the class of 2022, were born in the year 2000. They have lived in a century and a world that has never known life without the internet or Google.

“So the question before us, in many ways, becomes, what does it mean to have a university education when students can hold in their hands a smartphone, which can access more information and produce more facts than our counterparts in the Middle Ages could have ever imagined?” asked Dr. Wood.

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Steve Stratton recognized by America in Bloom

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 4, 2018

Steve Stratton of Stratton Greenhouses, Bluffton, was recognized during the 2018 America in Bloom award ceremony on Sept. 29 in Lexington, Kentucky.

He was among 16 candidates nominated by candidate communities for the John R. Holmes III Community Champion Award.

This award goes to a person who goes above and beyond for their community to make their town more livable. Steve launched the downtown Bluffton petunia flower pots project and several additional flower beautification activities in the community over the years.

This year's winner was a resident of Clyde, Ohio. Stratton was recognized at the symposium as being one of the 16 nominees.

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Icon dog of the week - Ziggy

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Meet Ziggy, She is a 3 year old shepherd mix. She is ready for adoption.

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 of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

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

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Joe Ferguson assumes leadership of Ada Kiwanis Club

Marlene Hoorman, VP; Jon Umphress, secretary; Bryan Marshall, treasurer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 1, 2018

Ada Kiwanis Club officers, who were elected in May, assumed their year-long duties today.

They include Joe Ferguson, president; Marlene Hoorman, vice president; Jon Umphress, secretary; and Bryan Marshall, treasurer. Harold Friesner and Jack Jeffery, immediate past president, will be board members along with the officers.

Joe Ferguson joined Kiwanis in 2003. He previously served as vice president and president of the club, which has as its motto, “Serving children of the world, one child at a time.”

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AHS band "out of this world"

Band and color guard superior at Buckeye Invite
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 1, 2018

Don't miss the photos at the bottom -

The Ada High School Marching Band and Color Guard earned a superior rating and first place in Class C Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Buckeye Invitational. 

In addition the group earned honors for Best Color Guard, Best General Effect, Best Marching, and Best Visual Effect in class C. 

The Buckeye Invitational is a high school band competition sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA). It is hosted by The Ohio State University Marching Band and takes place in historic Ohio Stadium.

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