July 2013

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays in August at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m.. Ada Bingo uses new,
radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper
packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club and Ada Music
Boosters.

By Andrew Korba

For the 11th time in the past 12 seasons, the Ohio Northern women's tennis team has been named a ITA All-Academic Team.

The ITA All-Academic Team award is open to any ITA program that has a cumulative team grade point average of 3.20 or above.

The Polar Bears posted a team GPA of 3.44.

In addition, junior Lauren Rife, junior Kelsi Wurm, sophomore Kristin Cellentani, sophomore Brittany Miller and freshman Taryn Stromback all earned Scholar-Athlete honors.

In order to be eligible to be a Scholar-Athlete, a player must be a varsity letter winner and have a GPA of at least 3.50.

Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, Sept. 28, Awaken Fest’ to be held in at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky St., Findlay.

Awaken Festival is an event filled with the biggest names in Christian music, merchandise booths, food vendors and family friendly activities.

The Fest’ enlists the help of over 100 volunteers, secure in-kind donations, and rely on the generosity of supporters like you to make Awaken Fest affordable for as many people as possible.


Click here for the website that lists all the details of the event.

ENTIRE LIST OF WINNERS IS ON AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

Approximately 380 4-H Projects were judged at the Community Building at the Hardin Co. Fairgrounds in Kenton on Wednesday, July 17.  Many Ada youth were among those who had projects judged.

Project judging is an annual event for youth who carry non-livestock projects. All 4-H members are required to participate in judging as a part of the steps they follow to complete their 4-H projects. 

The Inn at Ohio Northern University’s dining, pub and meeting areas will be closed from July 22 through early fall.  For its guests’ convenience, The Inn is currently experiencing construction to these areas.  It will reopen in the fall. 

During this time, Director of Sales, Kim Cole-Fitzgerald will be available to plan all fall meeting and banquet needs.  You may reach her at 419.772.4112. 

The Inn at Ohio Northern University, located at 401 W. College Ave., is a full-service hotel in Ada.

 

By Andrew Korba

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is ranked No. 13 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25.

Gustavus Adolphus (Minn.) posted the best team GPA, Emerson (Mass.) was second and Greenville (Ill.) was third.

The WBCA Academic Top 25 annually recognizes women's basketball teams across the nation in NCAA Divisions I, II and III, the NAIA, and junior/community colleges that carry the highest combined grade point averages (GPAs) inclusive of all student-athletes on their rosters for the entire season.

In order to be eligible, a team must have a team cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Ohio Northern University is ranked third among the top schools in the state of Ohio for its students’ greatest lifetime return on investment (ROI) according to “Affordable College Online: Highest Return on Investment Colleges in Ohio” ranking. ROI is a function of two things: how much students spend to earn a degree, and how much graduates earn.

Ohio Northern University is currently registering businesses and residents for its second annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The ACE program is designed to engage incoming students with the community. A partnership with the village of Ada, ACE will provide opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage in the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.

The Icon discovered some great Ada recipes in the "Ada Stands United Then and Now," cookbook. It was printed for the Ada sesquicentennial. Copies are available while they last in the Ada village office for $6 each.

We've selected something that doesn't require you to turn on the oven. Here you go. (And if you'd like to submit a recipe, simply send it to: [email protected]

BECKY HIESTER'S LEMONADE PIE

1 small can frozen lemonade
1 container Cool Whip
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Grahm cracker crust

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