January 2022

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Updated January 13 with Memorial Service details.

Harold E. Cotsamire, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 4:36 PM at the Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert.

He was born on June 17, 1932, in Crawford County, Ohio to Melvin and Ruth (Guinther) Cotsamire, who preceded him in death, as well as his stepmother, Hazel (Leuthold) Cotsamire. Harold married Doris M. Clausing on July 3, 1955; they were married for 61 years prior to her death on September 13, 2016.   

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Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on from 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. on January 24.

There are openings for blood and Power Red donations. In Janaury, donors can be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl

  • Masks are required regardless of vaccination status
  • Walk-ins are welcome

Please fill out a Rapid Pass prior to your appointment and have your donor I.D. or driver's license ready. Online registration at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

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Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that Kai Quin, MD, a physician specializing in rheumatology, has joined the health system's team at Rheumatology Specialists of Northwest Ohio. 

Dr. Quin earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan). He pursued a medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, Ohio), where he also completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship. Dr. Quin is board certified in both internal medicine and rheumatology.

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Ada Exempted Village Schools has released the following 2nd Quarter Honor Roll for the 2021-2022 school year:

 

FOURTH GRADE

All A:  Tristan Arnett, Chandler Budwit, Naomi Carl, Derek Dennis, Blaine Fensler, Emersyn Lee, Annie Ludwig, Grant Smith, Josie Stoll, Maeve Ulrey and Charity Williams

A-B:  Cash Alger, Ally Allen, Waylon Clemons, Scarlett Craig, Mason DeWitt, Cami Eskew, Luke Fisher, Ben Fullom, Drew Griffin, Madi Hall, Railynne Hannah, Zak Hefner, Brooke Kah, Lincoln Maris, Ben Nawman, Chloe Richardson, Michael Williams and Eelyn Yoakum

 

FIFTH GRADE

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Anzlas Faye Inmon Mason, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.

She was born on October 20, 1942, in Flint, Kentucky to Charlie and Bertha (Cornett) Whitaker who preceded her in death. Faye first married Elmer Inmon Sr. and he died on April 17, 2003.  She later married H.L. Mason in June 2006, he preceded her in death on January 5, 2022.

Faye previously worked for Atlas Industries and RCA. She was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church. 

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McGuffey Mayor Matthew Motter (left) was sworn into office on January 10, 2022 by Village Solicitor John B. Neville. 

Motter was one of five candidates who ran for office and was elected with 45.45% of votes cast. McGuffey mayor Drake Krummrey resigned in April 2021. Terry Donnal was appointed as mayor for the unexpired term.

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The Ada Public Library has a new youth services librarian, Chloe Rieder. She joined the staff the first full week of 2022.

The Icon sat down to talk with Rieder (pronounced “reader”) on a Monday morning when the library hosts drop-in toddler play. Rieder’s first guest was Jolene McCoy (pictured below), the daughter of Elspeth and Ray McCoy of Ada. This was Jolene’s first visit to the library and she had a marvelous time exploring the books and toys in the children’s area.

Rieder returned to her hometown of Jenera in 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University and a Master of Library and Information Science degree from University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Grace Gospel Church, 321 N Gilbert St., has announced the following information for January 2022. 

All are invited to the church’s annual chili cookoff at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 22. “There are always many great and different chilis, as well as other sides, desserts and drinks that people bring to share.  You can bring a chili to compete or something else. Definitely bring a friend to help taste and vote on the tastiest chili and the hottest chili. Bragging rights for a year are the prize,” notes correspondence secretary Rachel Temple.

Sundays

By Cort Reynolds

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The Ada High School swim team competed at the Jay County Invitational in Portage, Indiana Saturday, January 8.

The Lady Bulldogs finished ninth in the 15-team field. Oak Hill won the boys and girls team titles.

The Bulldog boys came in 13th out of 15 teams.

Ada freshman Lily Baumgartner touched first in the 100 butterfly (60.31). She beat out 28 other swimmers to win the race.

Sophomore Jack Baumgartner posted the top Bulldog boys finish, coming in 10th in the 500 freestyle.
 

Ada girls top finishers:

Girls 100 Yard Butterfly

Name Age Team Finals Time

1st Baumgartner, Lily  AHS-OH 1:00.31

 

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The Inn at ONU, 401 West College Avenue, is hosting Canvas & Cocktails from noon to 3 p.m. on February 5. The event combines the opportunity to create a winter scene on canvas or wood while enjoying a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Artist Nancy Boaz is the instructor. All supplies, instruction and a beverage are included. Reservations and prepayment are required. Choose a project medium: wood ($85.00) or canvas ($70.00). Call 419-772-4266 to reserve a spot.

Find this event and more on the Community Calendar

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