June 2020

We should be reflexively pulling together to help and protect one another

This is written by Ada resident Jenny Donley and the Ada Icon agrees with and endorses this comment.

Those in Ada have likely seen signs around town from the “Ada School Unmasked” FB group, as well as ones for other schools in Hardin County. I’m going to strain relationships with this letter, but as with much of what’s going on in the world right now, speaking up for others is something we should all do regardless of the fall out.

These groups are circulating petitions for Hardin County schools that they say will be presented to our local health department, demanding “little or no guidelines” for controlling the spread of COVID-19 when our schools reopen. 

Whether your child wears a mask outside of school is indeed your choice

This is written by Ada resdient Jenny Donley and that the Ada Icon agrees with and endorses these comments.

Those in Ada have likely seen signs around town from the “Ada School Unmasked” FB group, as well as ones for other schools in Hardin County. I’m going to strain relationships with this letter, but as with much of what’s going on in the world right now, speaking up for others is something we should all do regardless of the fall out.

The Hardin County Men’s Garden Club with the assistance of the Hardin County Master Gardeners host “An Evening Garden Affair” on Monday, June 22.  The event is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature Marne Titchenell of The Ohio State University with a program about dealing with wildlife in the garden.  

Since the pandemic has prevented face to face programs, this Zoom virtual event will be available at no cost for gardeners to participate on their computer, smartphone, tablet, or attendees can listen in on their telephone.

Moderna issues early information about its potential coronavirus vaccine

This column is provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

With the coronavirus pandemic raging on, several pharmaceutical companies are in the race to produce a vaccine, including the company Moderna.

And early information suggests that the Massachusetts biotechnology company is on track to get a COVID-19 vaccine to market.

Over the last several months, the company said it has taken steps to get its vaccine, mRNA-1273, studied.

On Feb. 24, 2020, the company's clinical batch of vaccines was shipped to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a phase I clinical study. And the first results from the study are in.

Who is at risk? How can it be prevented?

By Leah Eiden, MD
Family Medicine
Bluffton Primary Care

If anyone has ever told you to “Go out there and break a leg,” hopefully you didn’t think they were advising you to fall and fracture, but realized they were using an idiom to wish you good luck during a performance.

Your family doctor does not want you to break a leg, hip or any of your bones. In fact, we would like to help you prevent fractures if at all possible. Thus, our interest in osteoporosis.

It's the ball with the brain

Check out the newest Wilson football.

It’s the ball with the brain. Wilson calls it the world’s first and only comprehensive connected football system. Watch the video with this story.

Described in the video below this way:

Built for today's up-tempo RPO offenses, the GST Prime slows down the game so you can play faster. Easier to prep, see and pass, hear why coaches love the new GST Prime Football and its innovative technology. 

• “Prep Gauge” color match around laces and stripes to know when your ball is ready for gameplay. 

• Double seam lace reinforcement for added grip with customized team color options 

Ada Public Library offers all the reading you can eat

In case you missed this, there's curbside service this summer at the Ada Public Library. Here's how it works:

 The services are following local, state and federal directives and guidelines. 

Requesting items:
Patrons may place requests using the library’s online catalog at: ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/ada
or by call the library at 419-634-5246 with a book title or topic request.

Picking up items:
Park outside the library and call 419-634-5246 to let the staff know you are in the parking lot. Please stay inside your vehicle and a staff member will place items in trucks or unoccupied back seats.

The following students from Hardin County and the surrounding area were named to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2019-20 at Ohio Northern University. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must attain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled full-time.

DeAnna Carey, a clinical dietician, will be discussing 10 Ways to Improve your Diet and Tips for a Healthier Pantry. To register at go.osu.edu/hardinwwad prior to the event. After you register, you will receive information to join. 

Walk with a Doc a program started in 2005 to connect individuals with doctors while adding some exercise. 

During a Walk with a Doc program, a doctor will give a presentation on a topic relating to health and wellness. The doctor then leads a walk with participants at their own pace, while also having conversation. 

FROM ADA BULLDOGS FACEBOOK - Parents of any girl in grades 2-6 who is interested in playing basketball next year, please follow the team Instagram account @adagirlsbasketball.

In place of camp this summer players will hold a virtual challenge week where girls can have access to a different challenge each day and be entered in a drawing to win a prize.

 More details will be with the post on Instagram.

Pages