June 2020

It started with one person holding one sign

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By Bel Mancuso
George Floyd, 46, was not the first victim of police brutality. 

But his death spurred an uproar across all 50 states and 18 countries. Despite Ada’s small size, there were many who were outraged by Floyd’s death and decided to it was time to demand change. 

The first protest was held on Sunday, May 31, on Ohio Northern University property, across from East of Chicago. 

It was started by Gabe D. Rastatter, who is a third-year law student at Ohio Northern University. Once others saw him protesting a crowd began to join.

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United Way of Hardin County will hold its Radio Day for United Way auction on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in donating items can contact the United Way by calling 419-675-1860.

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Kyle Zimmerly is today's senior in the spotlight.

Council hires staff in special meeting

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Ada council hired its 2020 swimming pool staff in a special meeting on June 9.

It is the village intention to open the Ada pool on Wednesday, July 1. An additional council discussion will take place soon regarding specific pool guidelines. Watch the Icon for those updates.

Ashley Sumner of Ada, and a recent Ohio University graduate, will manager the pool. Assistant managers are Alexa Hawk (covid-19 compliance manger), Josie Poling and Caitlyn Stover.

Here is the staff hired on Tuesday.

We want to talk with you

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Attention college graduates in the Ada Icon viewership area.

The Icon’s “15-minutes with…” feature wants to interview you.

If you’ve graduated from college this spring, please send us your email.

We want to talk about your degree, your college experience, your future plans, your growing up in Ada experience, your favorite movie, the Ada teacher who inspired your, the first time you tee-peed your friend’s yard.

All of the above and more.

Connect with us at: [email protected]. You’ll hear from us very soon.

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Teresa A. Prater, 61, died on Monday, June 8, 2020, at her residence in Kenton.

She was born on June 8, 1959, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Kenny and Zeallie Jo (Jones) Prater. 

Teresa was a homemaker.

Teresa is survived by a son, Shane (Raymond) Purcell of Centerton, Arkansas; two daughters: Zeallie Prater of Ada and Michelle (Adam) Lowery of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren: Cheyanne, Jazlynn, Destiny, Dakota, Aaron, Hannah and Nathan; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth (Angie) Prater of Foraker; and four sisters: Peggy (Howard) Currence of Roundhead, Shelly Wrenchy of Lima, Tonya Prater of Jumbo and Linda Wilson of Kenton.

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Ada council will hold a special meting at 6:30 p.m., tonight (June 9) to hire lifeguards and cashiers for the 2020 pool season.

The meeting will  be held virtually. 

Special Council Meeting
Meeting number: 129 819 5041
https://adaoh.webex.com/adaoh/j.php?MTID=m0fd8bacb14eaa0d10a40d1295182fd00

Join by video system
Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll
Access code: 129 819 5041

Vancrest resident spotlight on Ana Mae Spallinger

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Anna Mae Spallinger, this month’s Vancrest resident in the spotlight, might best known by many Ada residents through her career at ONU’s Wishing Well.

She handled too many special event to count during her dozen or so years there as she came into contact with Ada residents attending those events.

“I really enjoyed my time there,” she recalls.

The Lafayette-Jackson High School graduate was born in Haskins. She met her husband, Don, during their school years, as he also attended Lafayette.

The couple was married for 63 years and their children are, Pat Pam, Scott and Amy. 

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Madison Wright is today's senior in the spotlight.

$1,200 grant from Hardin County Community Foundation operates through Beatitudes

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Thanks to a $1,200 from the Hardin County Community Foundation, Ada and area have free lunches this summer.

As in past years, the grant is operated through Beatitudes. According to Deb Curlis, this year, due to the covid-19 virus, it’s a “lunches to go” program.

Lunches are available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with extra lunches handed out for Wednesdays and Fridays. Lunches in the past were available at Ada park. This year they are picked up at Beatutudes on North Main Street.

“This summer’s program started in early June,” said Curlis. “We serve around 200 meals a week, which serves from 75 to 100 youth per day.

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