Jim Boedicker, local guitarist and vocalist, performs at Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta on Saturday night. He is on the restaurant's entertainment schedule on a regular basis.
He will next perform at Viva Maria's from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. Jim has been playing the guitar for 50 years. He and Mike Wright teamed together to entertain many times in Ada and the surrounding area. Gospel is their forte.
Viva diners enjoy his mellow voice and soft strumming of familiar songs while they dine. (Monty Siekerman photo)
By Monty Siekerman
When you move from the hustle and bustle of New York City to living in small town Ada, that's a story.
And Amy Eddings, who did just that with her husband, Mark Hilan, described the adventure of their move in the December issue of "Guideposts" magazine.
"Guideposts" has a readership of 5 million.
"The magazine connects with readers through true stories of hope, inspiration, and personal triumph.
The 5-page article tells why they moved from The Big Apple to 508 N. Main. In the story, the home is described as "gorgeous pistachio-colored century-old Queen Anne Victorian."
Ada Kiwanis held a recent meeting with guides, Ada Rotarians and Lima Kiwanians.
The club annual auction was held with over 50 Christmas-related items awarded to successful bidders.
In keeping with the club’s annual tradition, two area families and two young ladies will be provided assistance with the club’s annual Christmas Benevolence program.
Thirty-one books, ordered by Ada Librarian and club member Amanda Bennett, were distributed to students at Ready-Set-Grow on Dec 17.
Santa made an appearance at the Ada Village Christmas party recently. Here he is with Mayor Dave Retterer. Connie Fleming provided this photo to the Icon.
By Amy Eddings Though northwestern Ohio’s winters aren’t nearly as bitter as those at the North Pole, Ada’s resident Santa Claus has moved to Florida.
“I was making a Top Ten list of the things I won’t miss, and snow was No. 1, ice was No. 2 and wind was No. 3,” said Claus.
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Santa — who goes by Richard Gainey during the off-season — was driving to his and wife Becky’s new home near Jacksonville, Florida when the Ada Icon caught up with the jolly old elf.
