Photos and story by Cort Reynolds

Ada High School unveiled its new gym surface design to the varsity 1971 addition
Wednesday afternoon. The project started in early summer as the floor had
to be sanded completely down for the first time in 15 years, removing
several layers of varnish.

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In addition, the high heat and humidity of the summer made it take the
paint longer to dry. But the project was necessary and brightens the gym.

"Over time, a surface will darken," pointed out Ada building and grounds
supervisor Mike Lenhart.

"It was time (to re-paint the floor)," said Ada Boosters Club treasurer
Beth Ann Bass.

Heritage Floors of Ottawa did the painting by hand via stencil. They have
down courtwork for NBA teams such as the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland
Cavaliers. The first varsity competition on the new floor will be
volleyball Sept. 12 vs. Perry.