December 2014

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Here's a story that will interest all Ada railfans. It is reposted from The Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers (dba All Aboard Ohio). Click here for more information about All Aboard Ohio.

For advocates of rail transportation, one of the most enjoyable developments is to see a railroad line come back to life. 

That’s been happening recently to the 270-mile Fort Wayne Line between Tolleston (Gary), Ind., and Crestline, Ohio, via Ft. Wayne, Lima - AND ADA - and Bucyrus. This was one of America’s premier passenger rail lines, linking Chicago and East Coast.

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By Torie Wright, Ada Icon intern

My family celebrated an extra special Christmas in 2001: We welcomed my cousin Madison to the world that day. I was 9 years old.

I remember very clearly just how excited I was, and then the disappointment when I wasn’t allowed to hold her in the hospital. My uncle did let me burp her, though.

Madison is now an Ada seventh grader, a participant in soccer, volleyball, and winter guard, and will celebrate her 13th Christmas birthday this year.

She shared some insight with me as to what it’s like to have a birthday fall on Christmas:

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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance announced the winners of the Buy Local First Holiday Contest, which ran from Nov. 24 - Dec. 18. 

The Alliance partnered with the Buy Ada First Committee and 32 local businesses on the event. There were over $1,600 in prizes given away thanks to the participating businesses.

The 25 Days of Christmas Buy Local Contest was a way to educate the community on the benefits of buying local and to encourage shoppers to buy local this holiday season.

The $500 Grand Prize winner was Jill Reiter, the $200 winner was Holly Ulrich, and the $100 winner was Craig Crouse.

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Everything you need to know about the Village of Ada is on the new and improved village website, which should be live by the end of this month – or any day now.

For a look at the site go to: wp.adaoh.org.

You’ll find everything from Boards, Departments, Documents, Pay Water Bill, Notices and a way to contact the village on the site.

The site is more robust, easier to manage and update and has a better layout than the site it replaces. Upcoming events are still on the upper left of the content area, and below that is a calendar that responds to hovering the cursor over bold dates. 

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The Village of Ada is currently accepting applications for the position of Pool Manager and Street Department Employee. 

The position announcement and the Village Employment Application forms are available at the Village offices.  Contact the village offices at 419.634.4045 for more information.

The Village Pool is overseen by the Village Council and the Village Administrator.  Security is provided by the Village Police Department. 

Pool Rules and Regulations are published each spring so the 2015 document has not yet been created.  It is likely that it will be similar to the 2014 Pool Brochure.

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Here's the Ada High School Student Council from the 2000-2001 school year. The Icon invites viewers to supply us with first names.

Front from left, E. Lenssen, J. Smalley, J. Suzo, M. Preston, C. Ward.
Second row from left, N. Hamm, D. Hauenstein, E. Peterson, R. Steingass.
Third row from left, B. Lyle, C. Hood, T. Imel, M. Allen, K. Grimslid.
Tow row from left, E. Lenhart, C. Garver, C. Hayes, A. Suzo.

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It's Christmas vacation time for ReStore.

ReStore is closed now through Jan. 4, The Main Street Ada store will reopen with regular hours on Monday, Jan. 5.

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The Village of Ada would like to wish everyone safe and happy holidays this season!

2014 has been a busy year of development, progress and growth in Ada, which is possible, in part, due to the cooperation and support of the residents.

Thank you for continuing to make Ada a great community this holiday season, and year round!

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The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service AwardS.

A NOMINATION FORM IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

 

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision. The recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 26, during the Alliance’s annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center.

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Here's a program at the Freed Center on the ONU campus that you won't want to miss.

On Friday, Jan. 16, it's Raisin' Cane a 7:30 p.m. performance starring the award-winning actress, singer and dancer Jasmine Guy, and the acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio.

Raisin' Cane celebrates and honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement and imagery. Raisin' Cane was written and conceived by Harry Clark.

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