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Senior lunch and some great entertainment on Dec. 7

The Ada Schools will hold a luncheon for senior citizens at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the gymnasium of the K-12 building.

The 25th annual Christmas luncheon for those 62 years old or more will be followed by a performance of the award-winning Varsity Singers in the auditorium.

To make a reservation, call 419-634-6421.

More details shared with Icon on proposed College of Engineering building

Earliest possible opening is fall 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Icon asked some pertinent questions about the proposed College of Engineering Building at ONU. Here are the questions we asked and the responses from their communications office:

• Where will the new Engineering Building be located on campus?
North of Heterick Library and east of the Pharmacy Building, which is an area mostly used for parking at the present time.

Perfect day for it!

North Simon Street received special attention this week as new asphalt was placed on the roadbed. Jim Meyer says, "It's a perfect day for it.  Get it done before weekend."  Weekend weather is expected to be colder with possible snow. (Ken Collins photos)

Laura Ferguson puts leadership into action

She received special recognition at the Nov. 10 Hardin Leadership annual meeting

Each year, the Hardin Leadership Steering Committee takes this opportunity to
highlight someone putting leadership skills into action.

Laura Ferguson from Ada received that special recognition at the Hardin Leadership annual meeting on Nov. 10.

Ferguson is a 2013 Hardin Leadership graduate and was chosen for her dedication and commitment to Hardin Leadership.  She joined the Steering Committee at the beginning of 2016 and was a true asset to this year’s program.

Ethel Dennis 1949 - 2106

Ethel E. Dennis, 66, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at the Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Newark.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1949 in Fremont, Ohio, to Thomas E. and Caroline (Painter) Cheney who preceded her in death. On Dec. 1, 1973 Ethel married Donald J. Dennis and he died on March 20, 2006.

Ethel was a homemaker. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod.

Night in Bethlehem Dec. 3-4 at Camp Common Ground, Dunkirk

The tenth annual Night in Bethlehem will be held at Camp Common Ground in Dunkirk on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.  

“Night in Bethlehem,” an interactive, hands-on recreation of ancient Bethlehem. It is held  from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 and from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4. “Night in Bethlehem is a walk-through tour, which is all about experiencing what life was like at the time Jesus was born.  

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