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The Icon's poetic license is not limited to Ohio plates. Here's one  we spotted recently on a Virginia vehicle. We've translated it for viewers: UVA (University of Virginia), HSC (Hampden-Sydney College). The coat of arms is Hampden-Sydney's, a men's school in Virginia.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. doors open with new name revealed at the time

The staff, volunteers and board of the ReStore Community Center invites
the community to join in celebration Tuesday, Sept. 10, as the Center celebrates its grand reopening and rededication under its new - and yet to be announced - name.

The decision was made by the ReStore’s board of directors to rename the center earlier this summer to differentiate itself from other national charities.

“(The ReStore) was born out of a feeling of love, and a desire to reach out an assist those in need,” Robert Kanzig, executive director, said.

“The hope always has been, and always will be to show any in need the love
and compassion demonstrated by Jesus Christ.”

David Retterer, Ada mayor,  called a special council meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ada Historic Depot. The purpose of the meeting is to enter into executive session under ORC 121.22(g)(1), terms of employment. 

Ada chamber updates viewers on Harvest and Herb Fest' plus other September happenings

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce reminds Icon viewers that it it Harvest and Herb Festival time this month.

"We have a free kids' area set up at the Depot Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.," said Heather Cox, chamber board president.

"There will be a 38-foot inflatable obstacle course, free pony rides, free professional face painting and crafts, she said.

"We will also have a Chamber table that will have some of our brochures, forms for next year’s booth space and some posters to sell.

Raffle underway offers tickets, hotel room and more

If you are an Ohio State football fan, you will love the Ada Lions Club raffle going on this month.

The club fundraiser offers four prizes:
• First – Two tickets to the Saturday, Oct. 5, OSU versus Michigan State football game, plus, overnight stay at a Columbus area choice hotel
• Second – Two tickets to the Saturday, Nov. 9, OSU versus Maryland football game
• Third – An Urban Meyer autographed canvas
• Fourth - $100 cash prize

Ada Icon asks contact persons in organizations in the Icon's Civic Organization list to provide any updates to the Icon.

This list is posted on the Icon's classified ad page. Updates may be sent to: [email protected].

Any organizations not listed should provide contact information to the Icon.

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