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Wins recorded by volleyball squad, boys’ soccer and girls’ tennis team

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Streaking Lady Bulldogs sweep Pirates

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The visiting Ada volleyball team swept Bluffton Tuesday night in a Northwest Conference match to record their 11th victory over the last 12 matches.

The 25-11, 25-15, 25-22 win improved the Lady Bulldog record to 14-6 overall and 6-0 in the NWC, tied for tops in the league with Columbus Grove. Meanwhile, Bluffton fell to 1-3 in the NWC with the loss.

Ada middle blocker/hitter Melina Woods knocked down 28 kills, made five digs, came up with two blocks and served an ace to pace the victors.

"Yes, I said MATH and FUN in the same sentence."

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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 Josh Klein.

Did you have a teacher who was excited about teaching? What a gift! Read on to learn more about Josh Klein….world traveler, barista, mathematician, churchgoer, equestrian and so much more. There just may be a quiz at the end to see if you know how many countries Josh Klein has visited so far

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David A. Bailey, 50, died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at 12:59 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on March 13, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to Lewis Bailey and Marilyn (Dyer) Bailey Blake. His father, mother and step father, Bernard Blake preceded him in death. His step mother, Nancy Bailey survives in Rocky Point, N.C. On Feb.  3, 1984, David married Diana E. Boyd and she survives in Alger.

David worked for Ada Technologies, Inc., where he worked as a machine operator. He attended Apollo Career Center, Lima where he received his certificate in Tool & Die Setting Machinist.

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It's all about following directions and having fun at the same time. Students at the ONU Child Development Center are photograhed while involved in an early-morning exercise song.

Ohio Northern University library renovations create learning space for today’s college student

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Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged to talk out loud, write on the walls (selectively) and do other things that were previously considered un-library-like in the renovated first floor of Ohio Northern University’s Heterick Memorial Library.

In fact, you can even check out a smoothie along with that reference material.

“In many ways, we are breaking the rules of traditional college libraries,” said Kathleen Baril, director of ONU’s Heterick Memorial Library. “Library research on a university campus is not what it used to be, and our new library space reflects that. The focus is on best utilizing the library space to meet the needs of today’s college students.”

Family storytime, writing club, adult coloring, Halloween party...the list is endless

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What's happening, when, at the Ada Public Library in October?

Check out the Icon's printer-friendly October library calendar for all the events from playdates, writing clubs, adult coloring, comic giveaways and familly storytimes.

Don't forget about the Friends of the Library Halloween party from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27.

Open the attachment below for the printer-friendly calendar of events.

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