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David Allen 1964 - 2020

David T. Allen, 56, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at 5:06 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Aug. 15, 1964, in Lima, to Kash and Patricia (Thompson) Allen. His father survives in Alger and his mother preceded him in death.

David was a truck driver. He formerly attended the Alger First United Methodist Church.  David enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had a love for music.

Also surviving is his children: David K. Allen of Alger and Melanie (Kyle) Albert of Forest; three grandchildren; his girlfriend, Ruth Cramer of Alger; and two sisters: Debbie (Ronald) Frazier of Ada and Julia (Steve) McClure of Alger.

What's for lunch in December?

With Ada school students returning to classes on Dec. 7, the school menus are now available from Dec. 7 to the last day of the 2020 school year, Dec. 18.

Click here to view the menu.

Ada swim team under new leadership

Katey Stuart assumes the reins of the Ada swim program • She will get coaching help from Zach Beaschler

Story and photos by Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Bulldog varsity swim team has a new coach with a familiar face this winter in an Ada native.

Former Bulldog and Ohio Northern University swimmer Katey Stuart assumes the reins of the Ada swim program this season.

Stuart is a pharmacy major at ONU, and has finished her eligibility for the Polar Bear swim team. She will get coaching help from former Ada swimmer Zach Beaschler.

Due to the pandemic, for the first time in almost 20 years the team is unable to practice at the ONU natatorium. Instead, the squad has to practice at the Kenton YMCA.

Ada students return to classes Dec. 7

K-3 return five days a week • 4-12 returns in hybrid model

Ada students will return to classroom learning on Monday, Dec. 7, in two different models. Those are explained in this story from the school website.

After several weeks of remote learning, the state, county, and our community are still experiencing a rise in the number of positive Covid cases and quarantines. 

However, we feel that we need to safely get our students back in the building and with their teachers. 

Our experience with contact tracing has shown that each positive student case has resulted in 10-20 quarantines each time. 

The message of Christmas

A simple, yet profound Christmas message lights up the front lawn of the Ada Presbyterian Church. In the next photo you can view the entire church facade with the Christmas scene on the lawn.

Icon music review: The top 10 - Best Christmas singles

Here's Craig's list - What's on your top 10 list?

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
With the Christmas season around the corner, it is the perfect moment to rathe ten best Christmas songs. Do you agree with this list? Let the Icon know in the comment section!

“White Christmas” by Bing Crosby
“White Christmas” is perhaps the most famous Christmas song of all-time. It’s sold more than 100 million copies around the world. It’s a can’t miss tune for anyone celebrating the holiday season. 

Written in 1942, it’s still a perfect tune for those who can’t get back home for the holidays this year. That includes this reviewer in 2020.

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