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Ada second graders talk turkey

Actually, the drew turkeys and you may view them here
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Hey, you turkey!

Some of us eat turkey on Thanksgiving. The president pardons one each year, and rumor falsely claims that Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the turkey the national bird. There’s even vegan turkeys.

And now, there are Ada second grader turkeys.

The Icon lifted several examples of this proud birds from Ada Bulldogs Facebook. Each is created by an Ada second grader. You will find second graders to be very creative.

For example, there's a Spiderman turkey, plus one dressed as a clown, a Ninja turtle, in bubble gum, a Santa and our featured turkey that resembles a flamingo.

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Way too much fun at Vancrest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 16, 2020

They seem to be having way too much fun at Vancrest. Amy Gossett is the winner of the recent Vancrest laundry basket raffle. There's more to come.The next item raffled off will be announced next Monday, 

 

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Eli Garmon experiences "It's a Wonderful Life" first-hand

He plays the role of George Bailey in the University of Findlay's weekend production
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 12, 2020

We’ve all watched Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

Eli Garmon, Ada High School grad, gets to experience it first-hand this weekend in the University of Findlay’s Theatre Program’s radio play version of the Frank Capra holiday classic.

The Ada grad plays the leading role of George Bailey and Young George and you may watch the production free as it is livestreamed via Broadway on Demand. Showtimes are Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.

The weekend performance is inspired by Capra’s film. The Findlay production takes place in the following setting:

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Icon editor publishes book of Bluffton essays

Bluffton Anthology - A creek runs through it
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - A new book, “Bluffton Anthology – a creek runs through it,” with dozens of short essays about Bluffton, collected by Fred Steiner, will be released in the next few weeks.

“This collection brings together more than a dozen engaging writers whose own Bluffton experiences deserve retelling,” said Steiner.

“For anyone who calls Bluffton home, these stories need no further introduction,” said Steiner, about the book. “For people needing to have Bluffton explained to them, this is a great starting point.”

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Eli Garmon performs in UF choral concert 

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 9, 2020

Eli Garmon, Ada High School grad, recently participated in the University of Findlay Concert-Chorale and University Singers fall choir concert, "Feel the Spirit." The concert was livestreamed via UFTV's YouTube channel. The link for the performance is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hg51qu99M.

The featured piece, "Feel the Spirit," is a set of spiritual songs arranged by John Rutter. The performance was conducted by SeaHwa Jung, director of choral activities and assistant professor of music at UF.

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Three ONU alums have award-winning art

From this year's Findlay Art League fall juried show
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 5, 2020

Three Ohio Northern alumni received awards at this year’s Findlay Art League fall juried show. Photos of the three artist's work are at the bottom of this story.

Ed Corle (BFA ’78), received a third place,  with his “Serving Bowl” in ceramic.

Harry Melroy (BA ’72), received a merit award,  with his “Sisters of the Magic Meadow,” acrylic painting.

Laura Barnhart Corle (BFA ’77), received an honorable mention,  with her“Red Fertilizer Truck,” water color/gouache.

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