Despite the fact that “nobody reads newspapers anymore!” – so said Ada sophomores – students in Melody Veltri’s English classes actually created printed newspapers and read them.
You may thank Shakespeare and Julius Caesar on this sophomore discovery. The newspapers were a product of the sophomore’s reading assignment of Shakespeare’s play “Julius Caesar.” Students worked in small groups to create their newspapers.
“Students needed to use information from the play and from their own research of Roman lifestyles and of Julius Caesar to create their newspapers,” she told The Icon.
ReStore sponsored a funeral planning seminar last week with (from left) Dana Walters, ReStore director; Mike Hood, attorney; and Scott Allison of Hanson-Neely Funeral Home.
Walters discussed preparing your family. Hood talked about papers needed including wills, power of attorney and trusts. Allison discussed decisions that need to be made about having a funeral or cremation, wishes for flowers, dress and casket. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Ada Police Department recently received certification for adopting new police standards, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief.
"Ada police have adopted and fully implemented the new state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board," said Harnishfeger. "The implementation is part of the state's efforts to strengthen community and police relations."
Ada police joins several law enforcement agencies who recently became certified by meeting standards for the use of force, including deadly force and agency recruitment and hiring.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce with the Chamber and Tourism Divisions of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will promote a summer Buy Local Week from Monday, June 20, through Sunday, June 26, with major community events in Ada, Kenton and Mt. Victory.
Ada businesses, organizations or community groups interested in participating in the Buy Local Week simply submit your event, promotion or sale to [email protected]. For more information contact Annetta Shirk at 419-673-4131.
Byron LeRoy Gossard, 55, died on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 6:35 p.m. at St. Ritas Medical Center Inpatient Hospice Unit, Lima.
He was born on June 2, 1960, in Lima, Ohio to Eldon R. and Cleo L. (Shaw) Gossard. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. On Feb. 5, 1994, he married Wendy R. Zimmerman and she survives in Harrod.
The 10th annual County Line Church of the Brethren car show is from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod.
In addition to the car show there is a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brabecue tickets are $8 each and must be ordered in advance by calling 419-649-5364.
Car show details:
• Registration is from 11 a.m. to noon.
• $10 per entry
• Top 10 Awards
• Awards at 3 p.m.
• Door prizes for car owners
• Children's activities
• Chicken barbecue
Elita Smith, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Smith, 517 Clint Dr, Ada, has been named to the Ohio Northern University deans’ list for the spring semester 2016. She is a senior majoring in management.
The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.
The Ohio Northern men's and women's track and field teams will be sending six student athletes to compete at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.
Senior Kristine Wagner, juniors Lucas Shumate and Allie Gast, sophomores Matt Molinaro and Emily Richards, and freshman Maddy Reed will represent Ohio Northern in their respective events.
Wagner will be competing in the heptathlon for ONU after qualifying last weekend at the Gregory Invitational with a new school record of 4,399 points. She will be competing Thursday beginning at 11:00 am (CST).
The Town and Country Creators 4H Club held their regular meeting on Monday May 23, 2016 6pm at St. Johns Evangelical Church in Kenton. Club President, Devry Moore, presided at the meeting. Roll Call began with the question, “What is your favorite leisure activity” with 26 members, 8 advisors, 2 guests for a total of 36 in attendance.
