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Lincoln Highway history group meets Oct. 18

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 14, 2016

The Western Ohio Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association will meet for dinner at the Black Augus on Main, Van Wert at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18.

The program at 7:15 p.m. features Mike inniger of Van Wert who will show his Roadtrek motorhome and discuss his recent Roadtrek rally across Ohio.

The meeting is open to the public.

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Why the 2016 presidential race look more like a demolition derby

ONU political science professor says the pro's can't even believe what they're seeing
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 14, 2016

From the ONU website
Dr. Robert Alexander has never seen anything like this. He’s never seen anything even close to this.

The professor of political science and chair of the Department of History, Politics and Justice, Alexander does more than follow political elections; he’s a leading authority on presidential elections and the Electoral College.

So, if the race for the White House 2016 has you shaking your head, don’t worry. Even the pros can’t believe what they’re seeing.

For Alexander, there are two aspects to the 2016 presidential election that he finds fascinatingly bizarre:

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The NED Shows coming to Ada elementary next Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 14, 2016

Ada Kindergarteners through fifth grader will see the NED Show assembly on Friday, Oct. 21.

The NED Show is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance:
• Never give up,
• Encourage others and
• Do your best.

During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.

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The ball never stops moving

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 14, 2016

It's head-bonking time. William Jolliff (7) for Ada goes for the soccer ball against a Paulding oppenent in a recent boys' soccer game. Vickie Garmon caught the action for the Icon. Watch for more of Garmon's soccer photos this weekend on the Icon. For a full-view of this photo click the link:

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Ada Teacher Feature: Was Mrs. Smittle your kindergarten teacher?

"Sometimes I even learn from my students!"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 14, 2016

By Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Kim Smittle.

Forensic scientist? Baker? Culinary artist? How about a teaching career? Kim Smittle has been working 31 years providing classroom experiences that make a lasting impression with her students.

What grade do you teach?
Kindergarten

Tell us about your extracurricular activities.
I am very involved with the music department.

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ReStore coat give-away in process

And stop in for popcorn on Halloween trick-or-treat night
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 14, 2016

Lots of events are planned at ReStore, 210 N. Main St., Ada, in October.

These include:
• Winter coat give-away
• Handing out popcorn to trick-or-treaters on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations are in the planning stages, according to Robet Kanzig, interim director.

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