June 2022

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Sunset Yoga at War Memorial Park begins this week. Five sessions have been scheduled by the Hardin County OSU Extension. All classes are from 8:00-9:00 p.m. at the back soccer fields, near the softball diamond.

June 16

June 23

July 14

July 28

August 18

For more information, contact Jami Dellifield at [email protected] or 419-767-6039. 

Additional summer fitness classes are AquaZUMBA, ZUMBA and Pop-Up Yoga (locations and times vary based on requests). Let Jami know if your organization would be interested in hosting a class.

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Editor's note: Ever get tired of making to-do lists? We recommend making a "done" list to put things in perspective. Here's a recently issued version of just such a list for outgoing ONU president Dan DiBiasio and first lady Chris Burns-DiBiasio.

Ohio Northern University released new data highlighting the combined accomplishments and achievements of President Dan DiBiasio and First Lady Chris Burns-DiBiasio one month prior to the couples’ retirement from ONU. This webpage and downloadable PDF provide quantitative examples of the University’s growth and impact during the couples’ 11 years in Ada.

The numbers show growth in areas such as operating budget and endowment, while also chronicling ONU’s contributions to the student experience and community from 2011-22. Much has been made of the DiBiasios’ impact on ONU over recent months, and the new project data puts the scope and scale of that impact into context.

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Story and photo by Cort Reynolds

Incoming Ada freshman catching prospect Marley Bulerin slugs a double off the base of the center field fence Thursday evening, June 9, at War Memorial Park.

A team comprised of roughly half Ada players split a pair of  five-inning contests vs. Shawnee in the June summer league twinbill.

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By Craig Hoffman
Blogger at Grey, Grizzled and Gaijin

Editor's note: The new Ada Icon editor is just getting to know Craig Hoffman and perhaps some of our readers are, too. Craig graduated from Ada High School in 1994 and has been on the pages of the Icons since 2014. He lives in and blogs from Japan. In this installment, Craig has some advice for aspiring novelists.

We had a couple of days off from our regular gig in the salt mines, so we thought we would address a recent Grey, Grizzled, and Gaijin mailbag question that came in to us.

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Nicholaus Edwin Arthur Dyer, age 39, of Dola, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, 

He was born on January 17, 1983, in Kenton, Ohio to Terry and Sandra (Campbell) Dyer. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Dola. On October 14, 2017, Nicholaus married Jaime Bilimek and she survives in Alger.

Nicholaus is also survived by his daughter, Nora Dyer of Columbus; a sister, Lucinda (Josh) Ulrey of Ada; and a nephew and niece: Logan Sturgill and Victoria Sturgill both of Ada. 

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lana Dyer, and his dog, Eva.

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Photos and story by Cort Reynolds

The Ada-Lost Creek Gator swim team opened the 2022 summer season at home against Bluffton’s Sardines in a West Ohio Aquatic League dual meet on Thursday night, June 9 at the Ada Municipal Pool.

Bluffton won the meet 465-274, the combined boys-girls team scores. The boys balance was 235-153, while the girls scores were 230-121.

Ada's Lily Baumgartner (15-18 age bracket) and Olivia Aggozino (9-10) paced the Ada girls with three individual race wins apiece.

Ada's Landon Stahler (15-18 boys) also touched first in three races for the Gator boys.

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Editor's note: This is just a reminder for you to mark your calendar. No need to think about school yet!

The D1 Ada Campus church youth group FUEL (Faithfully Unscathed with Everlasting Life) will host a Back to School Bash from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7 at the War Memorial Park bandshell.

4:00-6:00 p.m. - Games, activities, popcorn and water. Bring a picnic if you would like. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Get loud concert! The band 10 Talents (tours with Speak Truth) will provide music.Matt Clark with Youth Alive will be speaking.

There will be prizes, games and entertainment.

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By Jadalyn Worthington

Meeting was called to order by President Chloe Anderson. Club said the Pledge of Allegiance led by Wyatt James and the 4-H pledge led by Callie Schwemer. 

Next was roll call with answering “What is your favorite project?” 

The minutes from the last meeting were read by secretary Josie Schwemer. Treasurer’s report was then given by treasure Issac Anderson.

Old business: Stall signs. For anyone who wants to buy an extra sign, they are $10 each.

New Business and Demonstrations:

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The following students from the Ada, Dola and McGuffey area were named to the Dean’s List for spring semester 2022 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.

Aleece Al-Olimat

Jeffrey Bassitt

Thomas Chen

Kiser Colley

Jacob Colwell

James Curlis

Lance Good

Brenna Hissong

Isabella Mancuso

Courtney McLaughlin

Cade Mullins

Bryce Paul

Johnathan Rettig

Brendan Sheridan

Isaac Spar

Katelyn Stuart

Jayson Sumner

Sydney Van Atta

Donald Waters

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By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects – Blanchard Valley Health System

Just when we think we are turning the corner on COVID-19, despite its numerous variants, another infection is causing headlines. Monkeypox … what is it? Where did it come from? How does it spread? Do I need to be worried?

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