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Ada past and present - you know this scene

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Pictured here is an Ada scene looking east on Grand Avenue.

The past photo shows the old Ada School building, which was built in 1929. At first, this building was exclusively for high school students, but in 1953, an elementary portion was added and the building became a K-12 learning environment.

In 1971, a new science wing and gymnasium was built, and a second gymnasium was added in 1987.

A bittersweet moment came in 2008 when the current K-12 building was completed and the old school was demolished, leaving the empty field that you can see today.

Bailey Bowers created this composite.

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ONU Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law presents "Blueberry Soup"

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 2, 2014

Ohio Northern University’s Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law will present a screening of “Blueberry Soup” and hold a panel discussion on the documentary with filmmaker Ellen Jarrett in the Dicke Forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7.  The event is free and open to the public.

“Blueberry Soup” chronicles the three-year aftermath of the Icelandic financial collapse, which resulted in the extraordinary re-writing of the nation’s constitution. After extreme frustration and a sense of powerlessness, Iceland elected a committee of 25 non-politicians to rewrite its constitution to ensure that such a disaster would never happen again.

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45810 is a busy community in October-November; here's the Community Highlights

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 29, 2014

Can it be fall already? Yes, and there's lots of events going on in Ada in October and November. Here's the long list of activities planned in 45810 over the next 61 days. Darlene Bowers created this calendar for The Icon.

For a printer-friendly copy of the calendar perfect for posting and handy reference, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Look what's on Ada's school calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 29, 2014

Here's an update on activities at Ada High School from the school website:

Sept. 30th - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL Teacher In-Service
Oct. 8th – Cap & Gown presentation @ 8:40 a.m. Auditorium
Oct. 20th – Professional Development Teacher Work Day - No school for students
Oct. 23rd – Composite pictures 7 a.m. and 7 thru 12 Pictures starting at 8:45 a.m. in the ’86 gym

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Dancing with the Ada Stars on Freed Center stage Oct. 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Dancing with the Ada Stars” on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 p.m. for the 2014 Homecoming performance. 

PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

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Ada midget football and cheerleading teams hold Cancer Walk Oct. 12

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Ada midget football and cheerleading teams will hold their second annual Cancer Walk from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at War Memorial Park, Ada. The walk is open to anyone in the Ada community, including parents, students, coaches, and athletes. 

Those wishing to participate may purchase a purple t-shirt or hoodie commemorating the event and all participants are encouraged to wear their t-shirts or hoodies during the walk. All proceeds of the walk and shirt sale will benefit Not By Choice Outreach in Kenton.

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