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Youth launches toy drive for a good cause

Braylon Simon's own experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital is the reason for the toy project
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 23, 2019

Note: Braylon's mom, Kayla Simon, is the receptionist at the Ohio Northern University physical plant.

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Eight-year-old Bluffton youth Braylon Simon’s own experience at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, made him want to do something for other children who are patients there.

In April, 2018, Braylon, son of Jonathan and Kayla Simon of Bluffton, was diagnosed with Stage 3 Nodular Lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

After four rounds of aggressive chemo, he is in his ninth month of remission.

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Special recognition to Ada HS musicians

Presented during May 20 concert
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

During the Ada High School band spring concert on May 20 band, fall color guard and winter guard members were recognized as well as first chair players. 

All band members received their first-year letter or chevron. The following students received special recognition:

• Directors Awards for Band -
   Gedes Klingler

 • National School Marching Band Award -
   Alyssa Wince

• Louis Armstrong Jazz Award -
   Nathan Hurtig

• Leonard Bernstein Musicianship Award -
   Alex Morgan

• John Phillip Sousa Award -
   Jake Colwell

• Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award -
   Isaac Spar

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Ada seniors take a walk

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

An Ada High School graduation continued today as members of the 2019 class held its final walk-through of the school building. Cheering on the seniors were students who lined the hallways.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW

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Three from Hardin County are Bluffton University grads

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Justina Fuqua-Black of Ada, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work during Bluffton University’s 119th annual commencement ceremony on May 5.

Blake Obenour of Dunkirk, earned a bachelor’s degree in business
administration.

Jacob Sherrick of Harrod, earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics.

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It's all in the family

2 retired Bluffton police chiefs have Ada connections
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 22, 2019

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Two Bluffton persons with Ada connections were recognized this month by the Bluffton police department.

The two are retired Bluffton police chiefs, Rick Skilliter, husband of Ada school superintendent, Meri Skilliter, and the late William Gaiffe, whose daughter is Pat Wyss, and grandsons are Todd Wyss and Sam Kragalott of Ada.

Skilliter and Gaiffe are the first inductees to a Wall of Honor, recognizing retired Bluffton police officers.

Bluffton police chief Chief Ryan Burkholder read the following about the two 2019 inductees:

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Six Ada seniors get Ada Kiwanis Club scholarships

Rob Allison, Raina England, Kana Arn, Cade Mullins, Sumaya Tasnim and Keli Trudeau
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Ada Kiwanis Club awarded academic scholarships to six members of the Ada High School graduating class of 2019 at the annual Senior Awards Honor Dinner on May 15.

Kiwanis President Joe Ferguson presented the scholarships to Kama Arn, Rob Allison, Raina England, Cade Mullins, Sumaya Tasnim and Keli Trudeau.

Ferguson said, “The Ada Kiwanis Club has been serving the Ada community for 95 years by raising funds for worthy causes. The International focus of Kiwanis International is “Serving the Children of the World.”

He added: "Our club has chosen to provide six academic scholarships to deserving students to help them realize their dreams.

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