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Ada Gatekeepers - new organization at AHS
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 27, 2017

A new student-led orgainzation is forming at Ada High School called Ada Gatekeepers.

According to Ada Bulldogs Facebook, the group, open to freshmen through seniors, will focus on increasing mental health awareness, reduce the stigma of talking about life problems, and suicide prevention.

Gatekeepers intend to make a positive impact at school, with peers and the Ada community, please see Mrs. Vermillion to sign up by December 5th. The first meeting is Monday, Dec, 11.  Students interested in joining should see Marlene Vermillion.

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BOUT 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 27, 2017

The Icon found BOUT 1 in Bluffton. It's on a dark blue Lexus GS 350. And, don't worry, the plate's not expired. We took this photo earlier this year.

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Postal Service recommended Christmas mailing dates

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 24, 2017

The United States Postal Service shares is recommended ship-by dates for Christmas delivery:

Tuesday, Dec. 19 - for first class mail
Wednesday, Dec. 20 - for Priority Mail
Friday, Dec. 22 - for Priority Mail Express

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8 turkeys, 3 hams, 20 homemade pies

Yes, it was a Thanksgiving feast at ReStore
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
What do you do with 8 turkeys, 3 hams, and 20 homemade pies?

You serve them to 233 people who come for Thanksgiving dinner. ReStore Community Center hosted 65 more people than a year ago when it held its annual Thanksgiving feast on Tuesday evening.

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The free meal not only feeds people, but also provides an opportunity to socialize with friends and neighbors at Thanksgiving time.  All of the trimmings were there: cranberry sauce, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and corn, dinner rolls, salad.

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Holiday Spectacular - a review

Entertaining young and old alike to packed houses
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Holiday Spectacular closed its four-performance run at the Freed Center on Saturday evening, entertaining young and old alike to packed houses.

Now the festive show moves on to the 1,774-seat Lima Civic Center for four more performances Dec. 1-3. If you missed the Holiday Spectacular in Ada, catch it in Lima.

Tickets are only $5 and are available at all Kewpee locations and the Freed Center box office.

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Merry on Main means downtown store windows decorated for Christmas

This year's winning window selected by the voting public!
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce second annual holiday window decorating contest will begin soon.

Voted best holiday window decor at Merry on Main last year was Streamline Insurance Solutions. A photo of last year's winners is on top of this page.

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DETAILS ABOUT MERRY ON MAIN

Here are the potential windows residents will vote on during Merry on Main on Monday, Dec. 4.

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