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Rotarian Gary Hull carries a stack of chicken dinners on Thursday evening at Hays Insurance parking lot.

Those who purchased the tickets drove through the parking lot to redeem their tickets for BBQ chicken and two sides.

Rotarians sold 225 dinners, the profit from which goes to community service projects. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Dr. Derek Thomas has joined Hematology and Oncology Associates, 15900 Medical Drive South, Findlay. He is part of the care team at The Armes Family Cancer Care Center.

Dr. Thomas earned his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton. He completed his internal medicine residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana and completed fellowship training in hematology and medical oncology at Indiana University Simon Cancer Center.

To make an appointment, call 419.-422-9898. 

FROM ADA BULLDOG FACEBOOK - Nora Dellifield is one of many Ada students who continue learning in the summer through involvement in 4-H.  Skills and knowledge are attained through a wide array of projects. Her sewing project, seen here (a fully lined coat with pockets), will be judged at the state level. Nora began a club just for exploring sewing and textiles. Ada students, Kaylee Watson and Anabel Alexander, also participated in that club.

Icon also provides elementary supply list, August cafeteria menu, and all other back-to-school details

By Monty Siekerman
Who is my teacher this year? Here's the elementary class list which is provided by the Ada Schools. See attachment below -

And, if you missed all the back-to-school details from the Aug. 3 Icon homepage CLICK HERE. That story includes all about opening activities and the school's open house.

CLICK HERE for the elementary school supply list.

CLICK HERE for the August school menu.

Vancrest organized a Slushies for Safety program for residents on Wednesday afternoon.

The physical therapy staff at the nursing home had residents practice how to climb stairs, throw beanbags, and other activities to promote safety and exercise. The reward: slushies.

Here, PT staffer Sarah Schmidt works with Bonnie Cole. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Here's a fun reading offer you can hardly refuse

By Monty Siekerman
It's the Ada Public Library centennial, so does that mean you should read a hundred books in celebration?

Nope, the library has a plan for patrons to read one book from each of the last decades. Those who accomplish the feat are eligible for a $25 Amazon gift card drawing.

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