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"I like to see my students having fun in the classroom"

Tabitha McPeeks tells about teaching in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 15, 2017

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 Tabitha McPeeks.

“I like to see my students having fun in the classroom,” shares Tabitha McPeeks, Ada Elementary music and 5th grade band teacher. Read on to learn more about a memorable exclamation heard in her classroom…“Hey! That actually sounded like a song!”

What subjects and grades do you teach?
Elementary music and 5th grade band.

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Women's Center at Bluffton Hospital Kiwanis program theme Jan. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 13, 2017

The Ada Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at noon in the Dean's Heritage Room, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University.  Special guest will be a representative from Blanchard Valley Hospital, Bluffton campus, to discuss the Bluffton Hospital's Women' Center.

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Alger grant meeting Jan. 18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, January 13, 2017

There is the possibility of a $500,000 grant for the Village of Alger. The county regional planning office and village officials want your input.

There will be a meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the village hall, 207 Angle St. to discuss possible infrastructure projects, such as:
 • Parks and playground equipment
• Sidewalks
• Storm sewers
• Water hydrants
• Roads, curbs and gutters
• or other infrastructure projects.

A survey was taken in Alger last fall which determined that Alger qualified for a grant up to $500,000 since most residents report low to moderate incomes.

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Jack Duffy talks about his ministry and thoughts on being a pastor

Can you guess how he proposed to his wife?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

“Every day is a gift from the Lord and you never know what is going to come your way. I need to trust in Him daily for guidance,” shares Jack Duffy whose Bible is filled with many underlined passages and verses. Read on to learn more about this Ada pastor and his life and work in Christ with the First Baptist Church of Ada.

Jack Duffy
Pastor of First Baptist Church of Ada
350 West North Ave.
Ada, OH 45810

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"Hometown boy" Keith Everhart talk to Kiwanis

About the main cause of Hardin's drug problems
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Sheriff Keith Everhart spoke at the weekly Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday in McIntosh Center. He said:

1.  Six people died in Hardin County from drug overdoses. He went on to discuss what he believes is the main cause of the drug problem.

2. Killing of law enforcement officers in America is, in most cases, assassination. He went on to give his thoughts about the pressing issue.

3. He called himself a "Hometown Boy" having grown up here. He said he loves the community.

4. The sheriff described his current deputies and staff as his "Dream Team."

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Sheriff Everhart speaks to Kiwanis on Jan. 10

Posted by Beth Downing on Monday, January 9, 2017

The Ada Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday January 10th, at noon in the Dean's Heritage Room, McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University.

Kiwanian Charles Van Dyne will be in charge of the club program.

Hardin County Sheriff Keith A. Everhart will be the guest speaker.

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