Betty E. Winegardner, 82, died on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 11:14p.m.at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
She was born on October 31, 1934 in Kenton, Ohio to Harley and Marie (Shadley) Dunson who preceded her in death. On November 3, 1956 Betty married Donald S. Winegardner Sr, and he died on February 15, 1988.
Betty was employed at Lima Memorial Hospital as a Housekeeper for 19 years. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in rural Harrod. Betty was a 1952 graduate of McGuffey High School.
She is survived by her son, Scotty Winegardner Jr. of Harrod.
Greg's Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., Bluffton, will hold a free health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, according to Andrea Williams, manager.
Ohio Northern University pharmacy students from the National Community Pharmacist Association (NCPA) will be at Greg's to provide the following free services:
• Cholesterol screening (please fast for 8 hours)
• Bone density screening (osteoporosis)
• Blood glucose tesing (please fast for 8 hours)
• Blood pressure checks
Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H Club held their second meeting of the 2017 season on Tuesday, April 4. There were 3 advisors and 28 members in attendance.
The club played a game that encourages members to learn something new about fellow members and follow instructions. The meeting portion included teaching members how to give an excellent demonstration and things to be careful to not do during a demonstration .
The elected officers were installed and the club learned about the importance of parliamentary procedure.
The next meeting is Tuesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Ada First Presbyterian Church.
Pirates have invaded The Freed Center. The invasion lasts all weekend. The Pirates of Penzance, by Gilbert and Sullivan, will be performed Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Click here for more details.
By Monty Siekerman
The crowd was somber. For good reason. The topic was drugs and the devastating effect they are having on our community and nation.
Six dead in Hardin County already this year. Four suspected drug overdose deaths in Allen County in 24 hours this week. More deaths in America from drugs than vehicle crashes last year - 50,000 people went to their graves because of illicit drugs.
Jenna Morrison, however, told a story of hope. She is a recovering addict. Recovering hasn't been easy, it's mighty hard, but with her fortitude and family love and support, she is winning the battle to stay clean.
The Ada Public Library will be undergoing an expansion and renovations in 2017. Amanda Bennett, library director, provided the Icon with this overview of the library:
The current building, constructed in 1953, was expanded and renovated in the 1960s and 1990s, as the needs changed and the community outgrew the space.
By beginning this process we take a huge step forward in our ability to continue quality service for our patrons, while expanding on the amount and variety of library programs, as well as community ones, which we will be able to offer.
