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Mr. & Mrs. Delmar Wells will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Nov. 7, 2021. A luncheon will be held from 1-3 p.m. that day at the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church, 205 W Main St., to celebrate what Karol calls "50 years of fun!"

Del and the former Karol Lynne Contris were married Nov. 7, 1971, at Liberty Chapel Church near LaFayette by the Rev. Marvin Paxton. They built a home on property nearby and raised 4 children, dozens of foster children, and countless international exchange students.

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The 1971 Northwest Conference Championship Ada football team reunited on October 22, 2021. The reunion included 28 members of the 44 living members of the team as well as head coach Gary Ricker, assistant coach Tom Dearth and two managers.

Prior to the game, the group met for dinner. During halftime, the team and coaches were introduced to the home crowd.

Front row kneeling, L-R: Kevin Willeke, Sterling Brown, Steve Decker, Eric Archer, Carey Clum, Richard Bosse (Manager), Tom English, Assistant Coach Tom Dearth, Mike Conley, Jim Delp, Keith Westrick

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The Ada Schools are taking orders for t-shirts honoring teacher Bill Faine’s memory. Ada senior Shaina Phillips and Ada art teacher Mr. Wells collaborated on the design. The Faine family will receive shirts, as well as any proceeds from sales.

Print out the attached form or pick one up in the high school office and return by Friday, October 22 to the Ada High School, 725 W North Ave. Questions can be sent to Tracie Amburgey at [email protected]. Please make checks payable to ADA ACADEMIC BOOSTERS.

 

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Ada High School 2021 Homecoming Court, left to right

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Ada resident Hilda Mumma celebrates her 100th birthday on Tuesday, September 28. Ada First United Methodist Church invites Icon viewers to participate in a card shower for her. 

Send cards to: Hilda Mumma, 615 W. Lima Ave., Ada, OH 45810.

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Meet the 2021 Harvest and Herb Festival queen court. The festival Queen will be crowned at noon, September 18, during opening ceremonies at Ada's historic train depot, 9 Central Ave. The ladies are, from left to right:

Senior, Hailey Robirds, daughter of Amanda Robirds and Brenda Welch

Senior, Carmen Mancuso, daughter of William and Melissa Mancuso

Senior, Molly Zimmerman, daughter of Jake and June Zimmerman

Senior, Paige Jochims, daughter of Ken and Gwen Jochims

Senior, Kirsten Poling, daughter of Kyle and Lori Poling

Senior, Alaina Robirds, daughter of Amanda Robirds and Brenda Welch

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