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The Parker Presents jazz group will perform at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the Presser Hall.  The event is free and open to the public. The group consists of Gene Parker on saxophone, Ray Parker on bass, Carl Allen on drums, Dwight Adams on trumpet and Cliff Monear on keyboards.

Allen is a New York-based musician who is a notable drummer, bandleader, businessman and producer.  Prior to the recital performance, he will lead a free master class at 5 p.m. in the recital hall, and all are welcome to attend.

Adams is described as a bright star of the Detroit jazz scene, and Monear fronts “The Cliff Monear Trio, a Midwest performing rhythm section. 

Ada High School volleyball team defeated Lima Central Catholic in three matches in the district finals tonight. Watch the Icon for complete game details.

Soybeans and corn harvests are underway in rural Ada. Here's a familiar scene that says the harvest is underway.

Here's what on the current calendar

Book club, ACT tutoring and other activities on starting to take place at Ada High School as fall programming gets underway. Here's the latest from the Ada school website on these themes.

Oct. 31: 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:30 p.m. for staff professional development meeting

Attention juniors and seniors:  Just a reminder that you can apply to get Rhodes credits for Comp or Lit or Comm classes for 2nd semester but you need to apply by Nov. 15. You can apply online or pick up an application in Mrs. Prater's office.

Ada doorbells will start ringing at 5:30 p.m. tonight

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Ada Vancrest residents Ralph and Patsy Worrell receive Halloween candy from ONU students who are members of the Honors Program.

The Worrells, originally from Lafayette, enjoyed the visit...and the goodies.

The Honor Students paid a visit to the Vancrest residents on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday night, the residents will play host to local ghosts and goblins during the community Halloween time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29, is your final chance to tour Suter Produce’s corn maze. The maze and cider press are at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

The Morning Star cider press will also close on Sunday, however customers wanting cider should call first to make certain the cider is still available.

Corn maze hours are Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. The last maze admission is at 7 p.m.

Admission is $6 for adults and $4.50 for students (K to college).

Hayrides and the corn train hours are Saturday and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.

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