Ohio Northern University will celebrate the contributions of American service members with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Henry Soloman Lehr statue adjacent to James F. Dicke Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The ceremony will feature reflections concerning veterans from guest speaker Paul Hartman, ONU assistant professor of operations research and supply chain management, who served in the Air Force for 20 years before retiring from the Pentagon as a major in 2007.
15 minutes with Colton Hall, Ada High School senior (Note: This interview took place during a study hall in the media center conference room. Also in attendance were Torch, Redman, Waldo and Bird.)
What classes are you taking this year?
Psychology, English 12, Communications, Integrative 4 (math), I have two study halls and work release. In that program I work at Community Market.
By Dusty Donley
Coming off their biggest win of the season last week in Delphos, the Bulldogs couldn't survive a ferocious second half Thunderbird surge last Saturday night, losing a tough, non-conference battle to a solid Lima Central Catholic squad, 34-20. The loss moves Ada to 7-3 on the season and sends the Bulldogs to Stadium Park for the second time in three weeks, facing a first round playoff rematch with Delphos Jefferson.
There's lot happening in Hardin County this fall. A great summary of those events is in the October-November issue of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance "All Access" newsletter.
A copy of the newsletter is an attachment at the bottom of this story.
The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 North Detroit St., Kenton.
Committee members should enter the north doors and turn to the loft area to the right. Those who would like to eat and order from the menu are invited to come at 6 p.m. to dine together.
Committee members will evaluate and make comments regarding the Fall Campaign Luncheon and Rally held at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church with State Representative Kathleen Clyde as our guest speaker.
The holidays are approaching and Icon viewers will want to make certain they put these exciting events taking place at The Inn at ONU on your calendar.
• Nov. 7 Food and Wine Pairing at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening full of fine wines paired with delicious food and live music. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hardin County Foundation. Reservations are $45 per person (plus tax/gratuity).
She did deliver it, but unknown to her, the community had bigger plans. Mrs. Crates was bestowed the honor of 2013 Ada citizen of year during the banquet.
She joins an impressive list of Ada residents who have received this honor over the past 48 years.
The Ada Youth Wrestling Club sign-ups are Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ada School Cafeteria (located West of the Ada High School Gym).
This will be for boys and girls 5-12 years old. All experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome to participate. The club accepts children from all surrounding communities.
The Ada club isa member of the Miami Valley Kids Wrestling Association (MVKWA) based in Dayton. The MVKWA has more than 70 clubs that participate in local tournaments weekly from December through February.
David Retterer, Ada mayor, is the guest speaker of the Friday, Nov. 8, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
The breakfast meeting is in the Bluffton town hall. A complete, free breakfast, is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The meeting is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
"We are pleased to have Mayor Retterer as our speaker," said Fred Steiner, Bluffton chamber CEO. Bluffton and Ada have many things in common. This will give Bluffton chamber members a chance to hear about its neighboring community.
Following the breakfast is a free workshop titled “What you don’t know you don’t know about human resources.” Sally Siferd, PHR, will lead the workshop.
