August 2013

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Last week, the Village Voice was an invitation to join Village officials and representatives from Ohio Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) for a public meeting regarding a USDA community initiative grant.

The Village wishes to thank those who came out to the Community Health Professionals building on Monday evening to hear about the HomeTown Competitiveness Program through the USDA.

More information regarding the program will be forthcoming, but community interest has been the cornerstone of this particular grant program. Having members of the community take time to express interest, ask questions, and offer feedback is greatly appreciated!

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According to Guy Verhoff, local weather observer, this past week has been fairly typical of late August weather.  The saving grace of these steamy days is that we do know fall is right around the corner.

The temperatures from Monday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Aug. 26 saw highs in the low to mid-80's with overnight lows ranging from the mid-50's to mid-60's.  Most would agree, not too bad at all. 

We did get some precipitation, with most all (over a quarter of an inch) falling on the afternoon of Thursday, August 22.

For complete statistics for this week, please click on the link below.

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August 19

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Handled Neighbor Trouble Complaint, Report taken for Info Only Report taken for Possession of Marijuana

  • Handled 911 Hang Up on N Main St

  • Handled Suspious Vehicle Complaint on W North St

  • Assist Other Agency

  • Assist EMS on N Main

August 20

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Gordin Todd Walls, age 44, died at 5:29 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his parent's home in Ada, Ohio.

He was born on July 31, 1969 in Livonia, Michigan to Willliam R. and Betty J. (Gordin) Walls who reside in Ada.

Todd was a graduate of Ada High School and the University of Northwestern Ohio with an associates degree in automotive mechanics. 

He is survived by a brother, Scot (Tammy) Walls of Cable, OH, and a sister, Rebecca (Tom) Weimer of Brookville, OH, and grandmother, Zora (Russell) Gordin of Xenia, OH.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, William and Alice Walls of Pontiac, MI and Russell Gordin of Jamestown, OH.

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The OhioDance Festival and Confererence, an annual statewide celebration of dance through classes, workshops, discussions and performances will take place on the Ohio Northern Unversity campus from Sept. 27-29, according to Liz Coulston.

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Two Ada High School 2011 grads are continuing their football careers at Ashland University.

Aaron Weyer and Alex Weber graduated from Ada High in 2011. Both were recruited by Ashland University. 

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Two new officers and one precinct representative were elected to fill vacancies at the August meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees held in the Banquet Room at Brunson’s Restaurant.  

Daryl Flowers (Goshen Township) was elected as Vice Chair and Russell Frost (Kenton 4) was elected Treasurer.  Ruth Ann Cook was elected as Pleasant Township Precinct Representative.  All elections were unanimous.  Treasurer and Pleasant Township Precinct Representative Lynn Rainsburg’s resignation was unanimously accepted and she was thanked for her service to the Hardin County Democrats.

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Jacob Colwell, an Ada Junior High student, recently advanced to Brown Belt, First Degree in the art of Shaolin Kempo karate.

He is a student at the Bluffton Karate Center and was among five students to advance in their degrees.

 

 

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Earlier this month residents of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, Bluffton, made homemade ice cream. They sent the Icon the recipe. .

Try it yourself with this fun and simple recipe:
• In a pint or quart-size zip-lock bag, mix ½ cup of milk or half and half, 1 Tbsp. sugar, and ¼ tsp. vanilla.  Tightly zip the bag.

• In a gallon-size zip-lock bag, mix 6 Tbsp. rock salt (or ice cream salt) with ice cubes that fill up half of the bag.

• Place the small bag in the large bag and zip it closed.

• Shake until the mixture has an ice cream consistency (about 5 minutes).

• You may need to hold the bag with a cloth as it is cold and drippy!

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Ada Exempted Village Schools 2012-13 state report card is now posted on the school website. The report card shows that the school district excells in many areas.

For example, Ada Elementary received a B in performance index and an A in indicators met. Ada High School received a B in performance index and an A in indicators met.

To access the district report click here.

To access the high school report click here.

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