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Richard the Rooster rides again

He made it through the winter of '17-18 and appears to be going strong
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Story by Monty Siekerman - Photo by Karen Ward
Karen Ward, who has produced a photo book of Ada (available at Gallery for the Arts), sent the Ada Icon this photo last week.

She writes, “Came across this crowing rooster in the 500 block of South Johnson today at 6:30 a.m. Guess he made it through the winter. He does like his picture taken.”

The Icon has been reporting on Richard the Rooster since last summer when he first appeared among the houses along Johnson.

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All history is local

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.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM -

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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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