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Ada Historical Society launches succesful membership drive
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Leaders of the newly-formed Ada Historical Society deemed the membership drive a success following a reception in the Railroad Depot and dinner at Viva Maria’s on Monday evening.

Those visiting the Depot saw a large collection of postcards gathered over the years by Lee Crouse (who happens to be one of the Ada Icon weekly columnists, as well). Lee’s postcards were displayed in large frames set on tripods.

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It's a matter of balance

8-session course underway in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The Area Agency on Aging in Lima has been teaching Ada seniors about balance to prevent falls and a few exercises are added into the mix. The two-hour “Matter of Balance” sessions will continue to meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays at ReStore Community Center through May.

The 8-session course has been well attend with several members of the Ada Senior Citizens and Harold Cotsamire’s exercise class at the United Methodist Church joining the group at ReStore. The course is designed for anyone over 55 years of age. Another class is planned for later in the year.

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Here's sample ballots for the May 8 Ohio primary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 7, 2018

Ohio's primary election is Tuesday, May 8. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Below are links to ballots.

Click here for Democrat sample ballot

Click here for Republican sample ballot

Click here for non-partisan sample ballot

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TOY4TWO

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 7, 2018

The Icon spotted TOY4TWO on a turquoise Corvette last week on Main Street Bluffton.

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What's the story behind this building?

Now Wilson's, former grain hauler manufacturer, almost an organ factory, and ONU's enginnering department
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 7, 2018

(Reminder: the Ada Historical Society charter membership drive is 5-6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 7, with a reception at the Railroad Depot. $10 individual, $15 family. All are invited to go to Viva Maria’s at 6:30 to continue the conversation over dinner.)

By Monty Siekerman
Wilson Sporting Goods makes Ada famous, but at one time the building was going to be the home of the College of Engineering. The Great Depression put a stop to that idea, which is probably a good thing because construction began this week on a $30 million new Engineering Building in the heart of campus.

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Ada history in the making

Ada Historical Society invites you to be a charter member
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 6, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
The first ever Ada Historical Society dinner and membership drive will be held on Monday, May 7. Those who join that evening will be charter members of the organization.

There will be an open reception from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Railroad Depot.

“We look forward to meeting you and having an opportunity to introduce our group and goals,” said President Rhett Grant. “If you have an interesting piece of your history that you would like to share, bring your stories and photos as we would love to see and hear them.” There will be several historical displays to be viewed at the reception.

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