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God Rocks continue as popular item at The Inn at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 9, 2015

God Rocks continue to be offered at The Inn at ONU.

They include handmade bracelets, necklaces and plaques and are offered in The Inn at ONU gift shop, Ada.

Connie Grashel from Portage, Ind., is the artist behind the creations. Although not from Ada, she has a niece who attends ONU and a cousin employed at ONU.

Carrying a religious theme, the items are meant to be carried as a reminder that God is our rock and our salvation, says Grashel.

The Inn's Facebook page recently offered this reminder to Icon viewers:

"With Easter right around the corner, many of us reflect upon our faith this time of year.

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Ready to check out your books?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 9, 2015

Thirty or more book renewals ago there were high school librarians at Ada schools. Here's those volunteers from 1984-85 school year - 30 years ago. Names of students are under the photograph. 

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

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Coming soon to Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 9, 2015

An excavator works at the site of the nursing home construction on State Route 81 near Ada schools. Not many days of work were lost this winter even though the weather was severe. A ground thawer, which is like a big boiler, was used to heat the ground in areas where work needed to be done. Presently, construction is proceeding on grading and underground plumbing and storm sewers. DMK of Louisville, Ky., is general contractor. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Vancrest of Ada will employ 75 to 85 persons; should be completed by December

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, March 9, 2015

By Monty Siekerman
The $6 million Vancrest of Ada nursing home that is now under construction will probably be completed by December, according to Mark A. White, president, Vancrest Management Corp.

The 56,000-square-foot facility will have 50 beds for skilled nursing care and 32 assisted living units within the main facility. Rehab services will be available when it opens. Vancrest of Ada will employ 75 to 85 people.

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Kenton Amateur Radio Club meets March 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 9, 2015

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday March 30, at 6 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, Kenton. (Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in Amateur Radio is welcome to attend.

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Lincoln Highway Assn. tours Van Wert courthouse March 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 9, 2015

The March meeting of the Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will take place on Tuesday, March 17.  Members and guests will dine at the Wild Hare BBQ, 903 W. Main St. in Van Wert at 6 p.m.  A short business meeting will follow. 

At 7 p.m, members and guests will tour the Van Wert County Courthouse at 121 E. Main St.  Built in 1876, the Courthouse is a Second Empire structure and in 1974 was designated Van Wert County's first entry on the National Register of Historic Places.  The public is invited.

For further information, please call (419) 203-5779 or (419) 296-5565.

 

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