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Chamber recognizes Corsie Arn

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 21, 2020

Corsie Arn, Ada branch operations manager of Liberty National Bank, was recognized for her many years at treasurer of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

She was presented with an appreciation award from Deb Curlis and Heather Cox during the chamber’s annual luncheon on Feb. 19.

Arn has served as treasurer of the chamber during the years of her membership on the board. Her term expired in December. 

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Can you imagine an Ada without a Don Traxler?

Ada chamber gives former mayor and community activist a lifetime membership
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 20, 2020

Want to hear a good Don Traxler story?

When Don went to see Ronald Reagan campaign in Lima in 1984, he set off the beepers as he walked through a metal detector.

The Secret Service didn’t ask him to empty his pockets. They should have. His pockets were filled with Mondale for President pins. The pins set off the beepers.

That’s not the first time Don’s antics have set off beepers, and it probably won’t be the last.

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Ada resident plays an integral part

In protecting nearly 10,000 troops throughout the Middle East
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Lt. Col. Matt Crawford, an Ohio National Guardsman from Ada, plays an integral part in protecting approximately 10,000 troops supporting Task Force Spartan throughout the Middle East.

Crawford, the 38th Infantry Division's protection chief, oversees and coordinates protection measures from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks, engineer survivability and personnel recovery efforts.

“The protection warfighting function is about economy of force and ensuring forces are available to the commander when needed, which is why we have our rapid reaction forces and quick reaction force,” said Crawford.

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These three ONU student come from Kosovo

They talk about their home, travels, and Ada experiences
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 14, 2020

Interviews by Elizaveta Dyachuk
This week we talked with three ONU law students from Kosovo. Those interviews follow.

VEROLINDA BERISHA - see her photo at bottom of story

Icon: Do you intend to continue your education with a master’s and beyond?
Verolinda: Yes, after I am done with the studies here, I am planning on getting another master’s degree on Europe. My plans are to study international law.

Icon: How many languages do you speak?
Verolinda: I speak Albanian and English.

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Meanwhile, in Florida

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 14, 2020

There's Ada 'Gators and Florida 'gators. Here's one of the Florida variety. Monty Siekerman sent this photo greeting form the Sunshine State. He said the alligator in this photo was prowling around the neighborhood where his sister lives. 

And we thought icy road were dangerous. Monty says it's 8-foot plus.

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Illinois contestant wins Icon's Oscars contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 13, 2020

Alisha White, a contestant from Illinois,  is the winner of the Icon's Oscars Contest. She had 7 out of 8 answers correct. 

The award for Best Picture went to Parasite. This is the first time that an international film has been awarded Best Picture. Parasite also was awarded Best Original Screenplay and Best International Film (this category was not covered in the Icon contest). The director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, was awarded Best Director.

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