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G is for generous

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

At Ada Elementary School, we're reminded that the G in Bulldog is for Generous.

Fourth graders worked to gather hygiene product donations as an act of generosity for their Christmas project. This year they donated 567 hygiene items, the most items ever collected at the school.

What are the other characteristics?

B - Brave

U - Unique

L - Leader

L - Loyal

D - Determined

O - Open minded

G - Generous

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Nichole Dearth appointed to Ohio board

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

On December 10, Governor Mike Dewine announced appointments including:

Nichole A. Dearth of Ada (Hardin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board for a term beginning December 10, 2021, and ending August 27, 2024.

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Chamber electing board members, will seek new director

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has notified members that director Deb Curlis has decided to step down from her part-time position, but will continue to serve on the chamber board. Board member Heather Cox notes that the organization is, "extremely grateful for her continuation on the Board and her love and passion for Ada."

For 2022, the organization has six open Board Member positions with five interested Board candidates; ballots also have space for write-in candidates. Board members serve 3-year terms.

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Beecher Cole was a minister

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 13, 2021

Beecher Cole, age 87, passed away at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Marion General Hospital.

He was born on September 19, 1934, in Gage, KY to the late Shem and Mary (Caudill) Cole.

Beecher was a minister and also worked at Standard Oil.

He is survived by two sons: Richard (Rhonda) Cole of Sidney and Timothy Cole of St. Petersburg, FL; one daughter: Tina Romick of Gatlinburg, TN; twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and two brothers: Ham Cole and Charles Cole.

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I spy the car of my dreams

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 13, 2021

The Icon editor spied this car at Whatever Cards & Games, 113 N Main. It's a close match to the Chevy Nova she learned to drive in (stock not custom). 

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Yu-Gi-Oh! tourney benefits food pantry

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 13, 2021

Whatever Cards & Games LLC, 113 N. Main St. hosted its annual Yu-Gi-Oh! food drive tournament on Monday, December 6. 

Players were required to bring 5 cans of food for donation instead of the normal cash entry fee. The 95 cans collected will be donated to an Ada food pantry.

The shop hosts Yu-Gi-Oh! events on Monday nights at 6:00 p.m., which will continue in 2022. For more information, visit the shop or call (419) 558-1019.

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