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National pharmacy award to ONU's Katie Westgerdes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 27, 2019

Dr. Katie Westgerdes of the Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy has been named the 2019 Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation.

Westgerdes is the faculty laision for the the NCPA Student Chapter at ONU and is the pharmacy manager at the university’s on-campus independent pharmacy, Healthwise Pharmacy.

She is a 2013 graduate of ONU and throughout college actively participated in ONU’s NCPA Student Chapter. She became a faculty member and then faculty liaison in the winter of 2018.

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Reynolds has columns posted in SB Nation, Boston Celtics blog

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 17, 2019

Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds, had several columns published in the SB Nation, Boston Celtics blog.

• History article detailing and ranking Larry Bird’s greatest buzzer-beating shots.  - Larry Legend authored more improbable buzzer beaters than anyone in NBA history. CLICK TO READ.

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Ada 4-H campers know about Camp Ohio

Restroom renovation campaign underway
Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, October 16, 2019

4-H Camp Ohio, the 4-H camp  serving youth from Ada and Hardin County 4-H, is raising money for a restroom renovation campaign.

The current restroom facility, which was constructed over 50 years ago, has limited privacy and is not compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA.)  

Approximately 8,000 youth and adults camp annually at 4-H Camp Ohio. These user groups are primarily from 4-H and school groups. In addition, 4-H Camp Ohio provides a retreat and workshop setting for civic organizations, businesses, scout groups, family reunions and others.

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Ada Rotary: All about serving the Ada community

And, don't forget to signup to participate in the Family Fun Ride Oct. 26
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 14, 2019

Note: This is part of the Icon's feature series on Ada service clubs.

By Barbara Lockard
While members of the Rotary Club of Ada may not have traveled to El Salvador or Zambia, they have played a role in bringing needed medical equipment and supplies to these countries. 

Through a program known as MESA (Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad) Rotarians in the northwest Ohio District 6600 have collected and distributed everything from ambulances to wheelchairs to countries in Central America and Africa. 

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Rodney and Linda Hensel United Way honorary chairs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 11, 2019

The United Way of Hardin County recently kicked off its campaign for 2020 with a goal of $195,000. Honorary chairs are Rodney and Linda Hensel.

"They are honored and excited to be a part of this campaign and are long time donors to United Way," said Phyllis Griffith of United Way. 

"They urge everyone to make a pledge and Live United. And, 99 cents of every dollar stays in Hardin County," she said.

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Curlis is all about meeting needs of the community

New Beatitudes store manager talks about her new position
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 8, 2019

By Barbara Lockard
Although many of them may know each other, the residents of Ada and Hardin County are all unique individuals with unique needs.

Deb Curlis is working to meet those needs as well as creating an attractive retail environment and interesting programs. It’s a tall order!

“If there’s a need, we’ll help or find another agency that can,” said Curlis, who recently accepted the position of store manager at Beatitudes (formerly the ReStore Community Center) in Ada.  Her job responsibilities include expanding retail sales, fundraising and developing a calendar of events.

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