By Monty Siekerman
The Democrats haven’t won a lot recently...lost the last Presidential Election and Congress...lost the Supreme Court nominee fight...but in Ada they win the Nov. 6 general election “sign war” hands down when it comes to yard signs.
Here is a series of signs at one home on South Johnson Street. The next photo shows just two measly Republican signs in front of Pete Previte’s house on North Main (the Prevites traditionally post GOP signs in their yard prior to an election.)
Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
The countdown begins, just one minute until 5 o’clock.
The McDonald’s counter is ready with cashiers at each register and servers behind the counter prepared to deliver orders. The more sales made in two hours, the more likely a school is going to win.
It was the Battle of the Burgers—or as McDonald’s calls it “McTeacher Night”—on Monday at Ada McDonald’s with Upper Scioto Valley Schools—last year’s winner—competing against Ada Schools. Ada will have its turn on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
The Ada High School yearbook plans a fundraiser on Oct. 17. See details in the flyer (below). In addition, the recent yearbook is ready for pick up. Those who did not order a book may still purchase one for $50.
According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, between Thurday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 7, the area received 1.7 inches of rain between Thursday and Sunday.
Here's the daily breakdown:
Oct. 4 - 0.01 inch
Oct. 5 - 0.50 inch
Oct. 6 - 1.11 inch
Oct. 7 - 0.08 inch
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce shares the following events of interest to Icon viewers. The chamber meets on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m. in Vancrest of Ada. Its meetings are open to the public.
