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President-Elect Heather Cox called the 20th meeting (March 5) of the 2012–2013 Kiwanis Year to order at noon at the New China Restaurant, downtown, Ada.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

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Ada High School varsity basketball cheerleaders will participate in a Hardin County Family YMCA Made To Move Tumbling and Cheer Exhibition on Saturday in Kenton. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to Ada's cheerleaders 70 tumblers (ages 3-18) and the Hardin Heat Cheerleaders will participate. This event is free and open to the public.

Hardin Heat cheerleaders will be holding a 50/50 drawing, a prize raffle, and accepting donations at the door to help cover traveling expenses for the U.S. Finals competition. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the number below. 

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Richland Manor, Swaney Road Bluffton, hosted a chili cook off on Feb. 21. Over 70 people attended the event, which featured 14 varieties of chili.

The winners follow:
• First place and winner of $100: Russ Goedde for his Sante Fe Chili
• Second place and winner of $75: Roberta Beemer for her Sausage Chili
• Third place and winner of $50: Edwin and Gwynne Sortenson for their White Chicken Chili

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President Myrna McCurdy called the 19th meeting (February 26) of the 2012–2013 Ada Kiwanis year to order at 12:01 p.m. at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was given by Jon Umphress.

Justin Light was welcomed as a guest.

The membership anniversary of Sharon MacKenzie, (February 27, 1996) was noted.

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The Hardin County Joy Riders 4-H Club will hold their first meeting on Monday, March 11,  at 6 p.m. at the Kenton Moose Lodge Basement. 

New members welcome.  For more information contact Brandi Rowe at 567-674-1038 or Wendy Hooker at 419-303-2662.

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15 minutes with Mitchell Wilcox, Ada High School sophomore

Note: Mitchell recently competed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state swim meet in Canton. Watch the Ada Icon for a story on Ada’s team results at the state meet.

Mitchell, tell me what classes you are taking this semester.
Advance English, U.S. History, Algebra II, Chemistry, Ceramics II and Computer Tech. I’m also a member of the swim, cross country and track teams.

What would you like to do after high school?
My goal at the moment is to attend the University of Florida and compete in swimming.

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