August 2020

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Century 21 - Sunway Realty, Ada, will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2927 County Road 60, Ada. Sharon Music will host the event. For more information contact Sharon at 419-303-4113 or email: [email protected]. 

 

Patrons may now schedule a time to stop in the library

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The Ada Public Library is back in business.

Last week the library announced that it is taking appointments for patrons to stop inside the library, according to Rhett Grant, library administrator.

“Patrons can schedule a visit by calling the library at 419-634-5246,” he said. 

They can also schedule a visit by clicking on this link. 

Appointments are for 10 people or less for 30 minutes, every hour on the hour. 

Curbside will continue at the same time. Also, late fines will continue to be waived. 

A.J. Wahlie: "We have a lot of returning letter winners. We just want to get better every day."

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By Cort Reynolds
This is the second in a series of Ada HS fall sports team previews. Click here for the football preview.

ADA - Energetic new Ada varsity girls soccer head coach A.J. Wahlie is optimistic his first squad can be a difficult opponent to play this fall.

The third-year Ohio Northern University law student played four seasons of college soccer at Bethany College (West Va.) and before that competed for Wapakoneta High School. 

From 1 to 3 p.m. at Dial-Roberson Stadium

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A Hardin County food distribution event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.

Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.

In July, the Ada visit resulted in the distribution of 35,900 pounds of food passed to 133 families.

Members of the Ohio National Guard loaded vehicles with food during the two-hour period. Their volunteer efforts are part of their mission assisting food banks across Ohio.

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 Louise T. Baker, 94, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at 6:49 a.m. at her home in Harrod, surrounded by her family.  Louise was also known as “Granny” “Ta-Da” or “Sis,” depending on who she was talking to.

Louise was born on Sept. 10, 1925, to Balthasar and Teresa (Thuringer) Kirchmeier, who preceded her in death.

On Sept. 20, 1946, she married Charles E. Baker who died Sept. 8, 1971, in Denver, Colorado. After her husband’s death, Louise moved to Ohio where she made her home with her daughter, Donna and son-in-law Phil, in Harrod, until the time of her death.

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Cheryl Geer is the winner in the first 3 Brothers Family Pizza-Ada Icon pizza contest.

She correctly identified the 477779 as the number of the caboose in the railroad depot. Her entry was picked from all the correct entries. There were over 30 entries.

She wins a 2-item, 16-inch pizza from 3 Brothers. Watch for the next pizza contest coming soon on the Ada Icon.

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The congregations of St. Mark Lutheran and Sugar Grove United Methodist are working together to provide a free community meal – Last Wednesday Community Meal –  from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26.

The meal is for carryout only and pickups are available at St. Mark, 125 Johnson St., Ada. Social distancing and safety protocol will be observed. The meal will be served out of St. Mark Lutheran located at 125 S. Johnson St. Ada.

The menu includes shredded chicken sandwich, bakes beans, melon chunks and a cookie.

Americanism and Government tests, Boys and Girls State reps, helped Boy Scouts with flag placement, conducted Memorial Day service

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Tom Lehman, first vice commander, provided the Icon with the following update of the Ada American Legion Post 185.

Ada American Legion Post 185 is still active.  Although the post has only met once since the Covid 19 outbreak they are still trying to carry on as well as possible.  The Post meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the VFW Hall north of Ada.

Revamped schedule starts Friday at resurgent backyard rival Allen East

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By Cort Reynolds
This is the first in a series of Ada HS fall sports team previews.

ADA - Behind all-everything senior quarterback Brandon Hull, the 2020 Ada football team looks to rebound from another injury-plagued season amid uncharted waters in a pandemic-affected campaign featuring a unique schedule.

The Bulldogs are coming off their second straight 2-8 season (1-6 Northwest Conference) ravaged by injuries.

An explosive offense could help the Bulldogs return to .500 or better, but the porous defense must improve greatly to achieve that goal.

A.J. Wahlie: "We started four freshmen who really grew as the 80 minutes went on"

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada girls soccer team kicked off its 2020 campaign at home Saturday with a 2-0 loss vs. visiting Tiffin Columbian.

TC scored both goals in the first half, including one in the first two minutes. Then their second goal was netted with just nine seconds left before intermission. 

"It was a tough loss," said new Lady Bulldog head coach A.J. Wahlie of his debut. "Ella Marshall, a freshman, had a fantastic game for us at center back.

"While it wasn't the result we wanted, it was a fantastic learning opportunity for our group," he noted. "We started four freshmen who really grew as the 80 minutes went on."

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