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Meanwhile on Simon Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Work begins in earnest last week on the  Simon Street sewer project. The work site changes daily. Here's what Ken Collins, Icon photographer saw last week.

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Ada Teacher Feature: Let's get to know Mike Styer

"The best reward of a teacher is when someone says 'thank you' for something that you did in class."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Mike Styer. Ask any parent to name a teacher their student comes home excited about and it will be Mr. Styer. His energy, enthusiasm and dedication to relating to the students and connecting with them propels his popularity, as well as leading an astounding number of momentous field trips.  It is certain that Mr. Styer is making a positive impact in our little corner of the world.

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Putting Ada on the (Google) map

Wilson's business class updating info on Ada businsses, industries and churches
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

A business class taught by Dr. Jimmy Wilson is updating information about Ada businesses, industries, and churches on Google Maps.

Businesses in town come and ago, especially those who rent storefronts on Main Street. Information about them has been out of date for several years. Several businesses have opened in new structures, such as Vancrest and Ada Family Medicine.

That has all changed.

Ada's industries, churches, parks, and government buildings have been relatively unchanged, but that information has been updated, as well, if needed.

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Claude "Bud" Smith reading series speaker on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Claude "Bud" Smith is the featured speaker on Wednesday in an Ohio Northern University English Department Reading Series.

Smith is a noted writer and translator. He will speak from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Elzay Art Gallery, Wilson Art Center. The program is free and open to the public.

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Judy Kipker wins First United Methodist Church quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

2016 Harvest and Herb Festival Queen Libbie Milks drew the winning ticket for the Ada First United Methodist Women's quilt raffle held Sept. 17.  With her is the quilt raffle winner,  Judy Kipker.

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Bulldog sports update

10 VB kills for Alyssa Vore; Mara Guyton, Jil Wolber, Dani Waugh post PRs in CC
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY - The visiting Ada volleyball team swept Crestview Thursday night in a Northwest Conference contest.

The Lady Bulldogs beat Crestview 25-18, 25-17, 25-8 to complete a 3-0 week that saw them lift their overall record to 6-5 and 2-0 in league play. The Knights fell to 3-4 and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat.

Junior Melina Woods led the victors with 23 kills, 19 digs, two aces and five blocks. Classmate Maddie Gossard dished up 23 assists, made one kill and seven digs while serving six aces.

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