Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 1:46pm
Timothy J. Barhorst, 72, died Nov. 1, 2020, at Willow Ridge - Betty House in Bluffton. Tim was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Lima to the late Bernard "Ben" and Betty (Brandon) Barhorst.
Tim was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. He owned and operated Barhorst Roofing in Bluffton for many years. Tim was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton. He coached Bluffton girls soccer programs for many years.
Sample ballots attached to this story • polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 12:41pm
• Sample ballots and precinct maps are attached to this story
Area voters have a date with their polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That is if they have not already voted, and plan to vote in person.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Bluffton precincts vote in the Bluffton elementary school.
• Richland A and B precincts votes in Emmanuel UCC, 8375 N. Phillips Road
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 2, 2020 - 9:09am
Last week's Icon poll, concerning viewer thoughts on the presidential election outcome, represented the largest number of respondents of any of the weekly polls.
The results are posted above. Click here to take this week's poll, asking for your use of Zoom and similar online meetings.
The world's not enough without Sean Connery as James Bond
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2020 - 9:57pm
(Hum the James Bond Theme while reading this)
Duh duh duh duh
Duh duh duh
da da tee da da
Duh duh duh duh
Duh duh duh
da da tee da da
In my mind there's only one “Bond, James Bond.”
Sean Connery.
The first time I saw James Bond was in the Carma Theatre with a bunch of the boys…Kent Kinsinger, John Lehman, probably Max Eastman. Maybe Larry Eikenbary. We were, I believe, freshmen on bicycles.
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2020 - 7:17pm
The Dunkin' Donuts building and property is taking shape on State Route 103. The parking area is paved and marked and lots of inside work is in process. Watch the Icon for opening details coming soon.
"My intention is to help people learn about my generation and our perspective regarding current events and major world issues"
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2020 - 5:16pm
FROM ADA ICON - Note: The Icon introduces a new, twice a month column by an Ada High School student. This is our new columnist's initial column.
My name is Amelia Alexander. I am 15 years old. I was born and raised here in Ada, where I attend school. I adore reading, writing, and learning. I write poetry for my own pleasure in my spare time.
When I’m not writing, I’m running, playing volleyball or tennis, or spending time with friends and family. I’m a member of book club, Ada Mental Health Alliance, and language club, all of which I have joined through school.