The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recognized Jami Dellifield with the first ever Yvonne Lesicko Perseverance Prize, or Y Prize for short, for her innovative work on farmer mental health initiatives.
Dellifield serves as a Family and Consumer Sciences educator with Ohio State University Extension’s Hardin County office. After seeing the stress effects of farm life on producers in her area, Dellifield led the charge of bringing farmer mental health to the forefront of her efforts. Dellifield took it upon herself to find training and resources – not just for herself, but for others in OSU Extension to address farm stress issues.
Studens from Miss Daniels' 3rd Grade Class at Ada Elementary sent these letters to Santa and shared them with the Icon. This installment is half of the letters. The first batch appeared on December 19.
Dear Saint Nick,
These are just a few things that I want for Christmas. First, I would like a PlayStation5 so I can play it. Next,a new Fortnite skin, so I look cool. Then, I would really like some more Fortnite V-Bucks to get some more stuff. Lastly, I want a hedgehog. In conclusion, these are a few things I would like for Christmas.
Ada mayor David Retterer has proclaimed December 22, 2021 Terry Keiser Day and Noah Ristau Day in honor of the service provided by the two outgoing village council members.
At the December 21 village council meeting, Retterer thanked Keiser for 23 years of service as a council member. Keiser has also served some 40 years on the Tree Commission and has served on the Hardin County Board of Health. The council member noted that he will continue to serves as forester for the village.
Noah Ristau has served the council for one year, but as Retterer noted, it has been an exceptional year in the history of village government.
In November, the Icon announced that Ian Dellifield, a 2021 graduate of Ada High School, would be performing with the Belmont University School of Music World Percussion Ensemble on the televised PBS special, “Christmas at Belmont” on December 20.
In nearby Jackson Township, Allen County, officials thanked departing township trustee Thad Staley for 22 years of service. Staley followed in his father Russell’s footsteps; he served as trustee for 46 years.
With its six cemeteries, Staley notes that overseeing their operation is one of the major responsibilities of trustees and that in recent times they have been exceptionally busy.
His advice for potential trustees? “Give it a try. It can be a learning experience, too.” And his approach to the job? “Treat everybody the same.”
Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Allen County, Ohio, United States.
