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USV Ambulance District celebrates teamwork

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District held its annual Christmas and Awards Banquet on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Alger Social Center. EMS Chief Doug LaRue opened the event with a moment of silence for members who had passed away and those who are ill, followed by a prayer lead by EMT Curtis Engelhardt. Members and their families were thanked for their sacrifice to keep the community safe and sound. 

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Weekend Doctor: Flat foot

By Lance Johnson, DPM Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 25, 2021

Flat foot (pes planus) is one of three basic foot types. There are also high arched feet (pes cavus) and a normal arch (rectus foot type). Flat foot is when the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened which causes the sole of the foot to touch the floor when standing upright. Some people are born with flat feet. Flat feet can also occur after an injury, or after years of wear and tear to the soft tissues of the arch and ankle. Some people never experience any pain or symptoms associated with flat feet, while others experience pain with every step they take.  

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Phillip Porter worked for Ford Motor

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 24, 2021

Phillip Porter, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at his residence in Harrod.

He was born on May 27, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Roscoe and Ruby (Push) Porter.  Phillip married Betty A. Lemaster and she survives in Harrod.

Also surviving are his two children: Jeff Porter of Miamisburg and Amy (John) O’Reilly of Hilton Head Island, SC; two grandchildren: Cody Musselman and Caityln Musselman; and a brother, Marcus (Karen) Porter of Harrod.

He was preceded in death by an infant sister.

Phillip retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima.  He loved cars, including street rods. 

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Dellifield awarded Yvonne Lesicko Perseverance Prize

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 24, 2021

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.

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Letters to Santa, part two

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 24, 2021

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.         

P.S. Do you make Teslas?

From,

Koen 

 

Dear Santa

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Garrett Rettig was an Ada High School student

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, December 23, 2021

Garrett William Rettig, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2021, at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 11, 2004, in Lima to Andrew Rettig and Laura Helf who both survive.

Garrett was a senior at Ada High School.  From the time that he was little until present, Garrett always knew how to make people laugh.  He could be witty, irreverent, and wildly inappropriate, but that humor hid a heart that felt so much.  He was a light to many of his friends, and he tried to be strong for them even when he couldn’t be strong for himself.  He was loved by many, much more than he ever realized.  He will be deeply missed.

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