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Ada pole vault record broken - twice

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 20, 2017

Nora Dellifield broke the Ada High School pole vault record two days in a row. She went 8'7" Tuesday at Parkway and cleared 9'0" at Ben Logan on Wednesday.

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Library throws a party for Amanda

7-hour cookie event
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 20, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Amanda Bennett was given a 7-hour cookie party at the Ada Public Library on Wednesday.

Patrons stopped by throughout the day to wish her well in her new endeavors: directing the Sandwich , Ill., Public Library and a wedding in October.

Amanda has served as library director here. Natalie Walton (right) is head of youth services.

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New residence hall named for Deviers

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 19, 2017

A new $6.5 million residence hall at Glen Oakes Community College has been named in honor of former Ada residents David H. and Patricia A. Devier. Dr. Devier, who taught at ONU for 15 years, is now president of Glen Oakes in Centreville, Mich. He also writes an occasional column for the Ada Icon about ONU/Ada memorabilia that the couple has collected over the years.

The residence hall is scheduled for completion in August. The three-story, 108-bed, student housing project plans include two- and four-suite units that share kitchen and living areas and two bathrooms.

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Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H Club met Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, April 18, 2017

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H Club met Monday evening, April 17, at the Hardin Northern school with 39 members, 9 advisers, and 3 guests. Recreation for the evening was an Egg Relay led by Makenna Eibling. 

      Megan Miller gave a Treasurer's Report, and Emma Miller led role call. There was a safety demonstration by Kylie Clem on the importance of learning how to ride a bike safely. The club discussed using money for book taxes. Books were handed out by Bob Mcbride. 

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Ada Icon Dog of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, April 17, 2017

Moe is a 10 year old neutered male terrier mix. He weighs 15 pounds. Can you give him a forever home?

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Meet the Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club officers

Austin Amburgey is this year's club president
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 16, 2017

Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club had their second successful meeting of the year last week. Here are the new officers of the club:  

President: Austin Amburgey
Vice President: Brice Ferguson
Secretary: Melia Santillanez (Stand in Elsie)
Treasurer: Riley Ferguson
Reporter: Alyssa Wince
Photographer: Dakota Gossan
Health & Safety: Jillian Hazelton
Recreation: Wyatt Ferguson
Members who had demonstrations were the Ferguson's. Refreshments were by the Amburgey's. Unfinished business included Books are not in yet.

Story and photo provided by Alyssa Wince

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