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Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 27, 2016

You don't need to think very long about the make of this car that the Icon spotted on North Main Street, Ada. It's a Lincoln Town Car.

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Still in the Spirit of the season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Ken Collins found this interesting light exhibit on an Ada residence. But, this view shares only glimpse of the entire scene. For the larger picture, open the photo below.

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Dr. Darmer retires after 10 years as Ada superintendent

"We've walked through the last 10 years together."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 27, 2016

By Amy Eddings
In Dr. Suzanne Darmer’s office, there was a large pink hatbox crammed with colorful handmade cards from Ada’s 1st through 6th graders. She pulled one out and read it out loud.

“‘You did an awesome job, we will miss you,’” she said, her voice growing thick with emotion. “Merry Christmas, sincerely, Robert. Eight years old.”

Another one read, “Great job! Have fun in your retirement!” written in perfect block letters.

“My heart is just so full of joy and tenderness!” she exclaimed. “It means they’ve opened their hearts to me, and vice-versa. It means we’ve walked through the last 10 years together.”

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Krynak’s passion for science drives her to prestigious Fulbright Scholarship opportunity in Ecuador

“It is interesting. It is fun. It rocks.”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Ohio Northern University faculty member Katherine Krynak’s zeal for animals has led her to a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship opportunity in South America. Krynak, assistant professor of biology, has been selected to study in Ecuador for three months beginning March 2017.

Krynak’s study, “Effects of Introduced Trout on Glassfrogs of Ecuador and the Relationship to Amphibian Disease Susceptibility,” has the potential to make a positive impact on the region’s environment and people.

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Community Improvement Corp. elects board members

Dick Lawrence, long-time board member, announces retirement
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 25, 2016

Board members of Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) were elected for 2017 at the Dec. 21 monthly meeting of the group.

Board members elected for terms from Jan. 1, 2017, to Dec. 31, 2018 follow:
• Beth Fenton
• Jamie Hall
• Angela Polachek
• Norm Rex
• Don Traxler

Dick Lawrence, a CIC member for many years, announced his retirement from the board. At the Jan. 18 meeting officers will be elected.

Reports at the meeting included the announcement that Cassie Collins, an Ada village employee, will manage the Ada pool in 2017.

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A 93-year-old Christmas thought

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 25, 2016

Here's a Bluffton Christmas card from 93 seasons ago. It's mailed with a 1 cent stamp to the Icon owner's grandmother, Bertha Hahn, 216 W. Elm St., Bluffton, from her bother, Werner Althaus in Toledo.  The postmark is Dec. 15, 1923. The card's message is below.

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