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Several family members of Sandy Neely surprised her by attending the Nov. 2 Ada Town and  Gown banquet. (They must have been tipped off in advance.) Neely was named the 2015 Ada distinguished citizen of the year.

From left, Chris Neely, Jennifer Herndon (holding Neely Jo Herndon), Sandy Neely, Seth Neely and Bruce Neely.

Front from left, Jasper Herndon, David Neely and Matthew Neely.

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That's correct. There's a good chance that an Ada student who know is on the first honor roll of the 2105-16 school year.

Attachments at the bottom of this story lists honor roll students by:
• Elementary 
• Junior High
• High School

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Lots more than just candy was handed out on Ada streets this Halloween. Ada/Liberty Fire and EMS gave out free hotdogs. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada Senior Citizens will hold a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 11,  at The Old Barn Out Back.

If you will be attending, RSVP to Chloe at 419-634-9030 or Diane Heise at 419-649-4006 by Monday, Nov. 9.

The group will carpool from Ada Visiting Nurses parking lot at 11:30 a.m. The group will visit the Allen County Museum on the way back to Ada.

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• She’s so passionate about youth learning to swim and has spent countless hours and years championing the swim lesson program in Ada.
• She’s instrumental in keeping the program going by seeking local sponsors to assist in providing a low-cost program for those who sign up.
• She has helped countless youth to overcome fears of the water.
• She’s been involved in providing swimming lessons for over 48 years.

“She” is Sandra Neely – the 2015 Ada Town and Gown Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The announcement took place during the Nov. 2 banquet in McIntosh Center at ONU.

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Jerri Loheide and John Davis vote at the N Men's Building Tuesday. Watch The Icon tonight for local election results. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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