October 2015

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So many costumed characters. Where does a photographer begin? Why not with the youngest and progress to the seniors.

That's what we did. The Icon snapped 13 masked Halloweeners prior to the Kiwanis Club parade on Monday. 

Watch for some band photos coming soon, and watch the entire parade video below.

In the meantime, enjoy the following Halloweeners:

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One hundred thirty-five contestants dressed the part for Monday's Ada Kiwanis Halloween parade.

Here's the official list of winners:

Preschool & Kindergarten 
52 Participants

Prettiest 
1st Raven Burk
    2nd  Aleena Engberg
    3rd   Aleena Hoffman
    4th   Oliva Stuber
Scariest 
1st Kace Williams
    2nd Owen Jochims
    3rd Jackson Sluder
    4th Derek Dennis
Most Original
1st McCormick Wills
    2nd Dylan Bowen
    3rd Sarah Klingler
    4th Jaxon Whitted

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Stop by the Ada Public Library Thursday as you Trick or Treat around town! The FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library will again be hosting a Halloween Party with FREE pizza and cookies, Haunted Hallway, and costume contest.

For more information and/or to join the FRIENDS group, stop by the Library to grab an application.

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"Welcome to Hardin County" is a new video produced by the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance that highlights the new county motto....a great place to live, work & prosper! 

This video, and others in production, will be added to the new Alliance website, which is currently in production and launching next month.

The video is at the bottom of this story. It includes several Ada connections.

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Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Ninety-nine quilts were displayed at the First United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon.

Most quilts tell a story or have a story about their history.
 Many types of quilts were shown, including crazy quilts, appliqued, counted cross stitch, and pieced.
 

Quilts ranged in size from wall hangings to king size. In addition to quilts being practical, they are artistic expressions, heirlooms and beautiful.

Photo idenfications follow:

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It's leaf pick-up season in Ada.

The detailed schedule is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Here's the schedule in a nutshell:

• Northwest - District A
Mondays pickup dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30

• Northeast - District B
Tuesdays pickup dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1

• Southeast - District C
Wednesdays pickup dates: Nov. 4, 11,18, Dec. 2

• Southwest - District D
Thursdays pickup dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3

There will be no leaf pickup on Nov. 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.

 

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Ada elementary will hosta Family Science Night for 4th and 5th graders in conjunction with Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Students will be given the opportunity to get hands-on with many activity-filled stations. The event will be from 6-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

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Here's an update from the Ada school website on events coming to the school.

TODAY: 2nd Grading period begins
Oct 30:  OGT retakes for Jrs and Srs who need it
TONIGHT: FCA @6:50 PM
Oct. 27th: Early Release @ 1:30 for Staff Professional Development
Oct. 30th: Senior Cap & Gown orders for Apollo students at Apollo @7:30 AM

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Ada schools have a 2-hour early release on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the school.

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The Hardin Safety Council announces the Hardin County Health and Wellness Fair in Partnership with OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Division of Safety and Hygiene, Women L.E.A.D. and Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. 

Theevent is Thursday, Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Hardin County Armory, 128 N. Main St., Kenton.

The Fair will feature keynote speaker, Zonya Foco, registered dietitian, professional speaker, television host, author, guest  presenter for "Oprah & Bob's Best Life  Challenge," and  creator of the diet free Video Seminar Lifestyle Program and co-partner in the EatREALAmerica.com recipe website.

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