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Blake Willeke earns national FFA degree

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Blake Willeke, former president of Ada Future Farmers of America, received the American FFA degree at the national convention in Indianapolis.

Willeke is the son of Mike and Jodi Willeke of Ada and is currently attending the Ohio State University.

The American Degree is based on student projects, FFA activities, community service, scholarship and leadership. The degree was presented in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium with over 60,000 FFA members in attendance.

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State issues

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

There are two state issues on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 7. They are printed here to give Ada Icon readers time to consider them. Our readers probably will be bombarded with ads, some true, some half true, and some very misleading. So, take the time now to research the questions and consider how you will vote.

ISSUE 1

Rights for Crime Victims

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Proposed by Initiative Petition

To repeal and replace the existing language in Section 10a of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio

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Library outing to Suter's

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 30, 2017

The Ada Public Library sponsored a pumpkin pickin' time and hayride at Suter's on Thursday morning. The weather was perfect for the fall, outdoor outing.
 

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Icon dog of the week - Crater

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 30, 2017

Meet Crater. Crater is a 1 year old neutered male dachsund mix. He weighs 18 pounds. Can you give Crater his forever home?

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.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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You are invited to help start the Ada Historical Society

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, October 28, 2017

All of those interested in helping to start the Ada Historical Society are invited to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Ada Public Library.

The group has met twice before and discussed a constitution, nonprofit status, elected three out of eight of the officers, and are considering a dues structure and other organizational matters. To be determined: projects and who will head them up. Your ideas are welcome.

So far, 13 people are involved in getting the Historical Society underway. They represent a good cross section of the community: young and old, longtime residents and newcomers, men and women, etc. Your input is welcome.

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ODOT reports road closures near Alger and Roundhead

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 27, 2017

State Route 309 between township Road 25 and county Road 35, north of Alger, will close Oct. 31 for two weeks for the replacement of three culverts. Traffic is detoured onto state Route 235, state Route 81 and I-75 back to state Route 309. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage. 

State Route 117 just south of Roundhead closed Oct. 25 for approximately three weeks for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be detoured onto state Route 235 and U.S. 33 back to state Route 117. Work is being performed by VTF, Celina.

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