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140 seniors attend school's holiday luncheon

Dr. Suzanne Darmer, superintendent, will retire at end of month
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 7, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Suzanne Darmer (left) and Robin VanBuskirk welcomed 140 senior citizens to a thank you luncheon at the Ada Schools on Wednesday.

Both ladies have been involved with the local schools for 10 years. Dr. Darmer will retire as schools superintendent at the end of this month. Ms. VanBuskirk is principal for K-12 grades.

The school system and several organizations sponsor an annual holiday luncheon every year to thank the senior citizens for their support of the schools and for their contributions to the community.

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Ada Kiwanis learn about "social inclusion" from county develomental disabilities agency

Allowing persons with disabilities to live the same lives as others
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

By Jon Umphress
Kristy Gillfillan, new staff member of the Hardin County Board of Develomental Disabilities, shared some of the board's projects with Ada Kiwanis members on Nov. 29.

Her talk focused on including social inclusion for the agency’s clients.

What do we mean by social inclusion?

The term, while appearing frequently over the last few years, has yet to be well defined. Although attempts have been made to define social inclusion in ways that can be measured, most efforts have fallen short primarily because of the highly personal, individualized nature of it.

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Ada artist Andrew Steingass ceramic work on display

ONU Elzay Gallery show through Dec. 16
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 5, 2016

The ceramic work of Ada artist Andrew Steingass is now on view at the Ohio Northern University Elzay Gallery of Art through Friday, Dec. 16.

A studio, County Line Studio, is another of his works in development.

Steingass and a friend built the studio from the ground up, focusing on traditional and new.

Images of the construction phase are also on view during this exhibit. Steingass currently is an adjunct instructor of art at Ohio Northern Art & Design.

Gallery hours are 1–4:30 p.m. daily while school is in session.

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Icon's dog of the week: Ryker ready to come home with you today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 5, 2016

Ryker, 2 year old male husky mix, 53 pounds, real easy going dog.

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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Icon catches up with Janet Hubbell

This life-long Ada resident is a former Ada Herald editor
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 2, 2016

Janet Hubbell, a life-long Ada resident and very active in community events, is featured in Vancrest of Ada's Resident Spotlight. We've used some poetic license and summarized the story for Icon viewers:

Introducing Janet Hubbell who celebrates her birthday on Apri 10. She says that she's always been a big fan of summertime and her yearly vacations to Texas prove that.

Janet enjoys watching Animal Planet and viewing history books. When it comes to choosing what to eat you'll find her at the dessert table or in line to get something at Kewpee's.

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Erica Shadley: Ada schools have such positive energy!

"My students motivate me every day. They are my best teachers."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 30, 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 Erica Shadley.

“I’ve never pictured myself doing anything else,” shares Erica Shadley about choosing a career in teaching. Read on to hear this 5th grade teacher’s advice to her students and who she wants them to be in the classroom. Hint: themselves with open minds and a readiness to learn!

What grade do you teach?
5th Grade ELA (English Language Arts).

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