October 2019

Here's the schedule beginning with a Friday community pep rally

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Ada High School's 2019 homecoming is on the horizon and here's the schedule of events leading the way to a fun series of school and community events.

Homecoming activities begin with the school pep rally at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. in the high school gym. The homecoming court will be announced at the rally.

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Former Ada resident Clyde Franklin Ernsberger,  88, died unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, due to injuries sustained in an accident.

He started Ernsberger Jewerly in Bluffton. Clyde was a member of the United Methodist Church throughout his life in Ada, Bluffton and Columbus, most recently at Church for All People.

Born  in 1931 to Paul and Helen Ernsberger in Ada, Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Fred, Joseph and Glenn, wives Kathryn Rimmer, Elsie Hager and Mary Ileana Caluchi.

Survived by his children, Susan (Roger) Weith, Robert (Christine) Ernsberger, Kathy (Oris) Schrag and Pamela Skowronek; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

The win improved the Bulldog record to 8-4-1

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By Cort Reynolds
TIFFIN - The Ada boys soccer team defeated Tiffin Columbian soundly 6-1 Tuesday evening.

The win improved the Bulldog record to 8-4-1.

Junior ace Jacob Poling scored three goals and dished out two assists to lead the Ada offense.

Senior Isaac Spar netted one goal and doled out one assist. Skyler Williams and Isaac Williams added one goal apiece.

Ada plays at NCOSA foe Riverdale Thursday, October 3.

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada volleyball team battled but lost in four sets to scrappy Paulding in a Northwest Conference match on Volley for the Cure night Tuesday.

The Lady Bulldogs dropped to 8-11 overall and 1-5 in the NWC with the 25-22, 21-25, 25-23, 25-19 defeat. The Panthers improved to 11-8 and 4-3 in the NWC with the win on an unseasonably hot evening.

"I feel like Paulding played a cleaner game than us," offered Ada head coach Kyleigh Tabor. "Their back row was more solid. They just had more runs than us, and our defense was not as solid as usual."

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The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Sept. 26-30:

Sept. 26
Animal call, Klingler Rd.
Investigate complaint, 221 E. University Ave.
Medical emergency, 315 Willeke Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Lima Ave.
Traffic stop, Hays Ave.

Sept. 27
Medical emergency, ONU, 525 S. Main St.
Investigate complaint, 401 W. Lima Ave.
Investigate complaint, W. Buckeye Ave.
Investigate complaint, junction of St. Rt. 235 and St. Rt. 309
Investigate complaint, 127 W. Montford Ave.

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Icon viewers:

The library is where my kids and I made our first friends. We moved to Ada when my oldest was 18 months old and baby #2 was due any day. The library had (and still does) story time during the day for my little ones to start meeting and interacting with new people. It gave them the opportunity to make crafts and have fun. It allowed me to enjoy their excitement without having to sweep glitter out of my carpet. A win win for all of us.

A rustic flair and brush event on Oct. 16

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Ada Icon viewers, looking for an evening of fun?

Here's your invitation from the Ada High School yearbook staff.

A yearbook fundraiser takes place from  6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Ada schools cafeteria. It's a rustic flair and brush event and all participants will have an evening painting a project to complete and take home.

The cost is $50 to $55 per person, depending upon the project selected. The cost includes a board, paint, supplies, snacks and drinks, according to Anna Yoakam, yearbook advisor.

1948 graduate of Ada High School

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Robert E. Wagner, 89, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at 11:01 a.m. at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his wife and loving family.

He was born on June 9, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Louie P. and Helen K. (Nusbaum) Wagner who preceded him in death.  On June 25, 1950, he married Twila L. Henry and she survives in Ada.

Robert formerly worked at the Triplett Electric of Bluffton in the Engineering Department from 1948 to 1953 and he was a lifelong farmer.  He was a lifetime member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.  Robert was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School.

A win would get Ada back in the playoff hunt

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - After running up 120 points in its last two games, the high-powered Ada football team travels to face tough and improving Spencerville Friday in week six.

The two-time defending NWC champion Bearcats defeated previously unbeaten Allen East 21-7 in week five at Harrod. They have won two in a row and are 3-2 overall (2-0 NWC).

Spencerville is 1-1 at home while the Bulldogs are 2-1 on the road. The Bearcats beat Perry 35-16 in their opener, then lost 21-6 to Parkway and at tough LCC 41-27. They then downed Paulding 44-20 in their league lidlifter.

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By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator
During the month of August, Hardin Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 2.63 inches of rain. 

Phil Epley recorded 1.39 inches for Liberty Township, totaling 20.6 inches for the growing season from April 15. The township totals are listed below this story.

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