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As the school year winds down, there's some important reminders

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The end is in sight...the end of the school year.

Here are some news items from the Ada school website related to school winding down for the year.

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Awaiting its turn to walk across the stage

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Primrose and handler Matthew Sutton wait for ONU commencement to begin last Sunday. Sutton is training the collie to be a service animal through 4 Paws for Ability. The 145th annual undergraduate commencement was held at Ohio Northern University for 406 graduating students. Sutton graduated from the Ohio Northern University College of Engineering. Primrose is one of two 4 Paws for Ability dogs who walked across the stage at commencement. (Photo from ONU Facebook)

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39 Ford Model A cars travel to Ada in June

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Model A’s are coming Ada!

On Thursday, June 23, 39 automobiles – and 80 persons - from the Penn-Ohio Model A Ford Club will spend the day in Ada.

Their visit here is part of the club’s 2016 Back Roads Tour taking place from June 19-24. The cars in the club represent the years 1928 to 1931.

In coordination with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Deb Curlis, chamber president, said that the town is going to throw a party for the visitors.

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One-of-a-kind student organization

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Here's the Ada High School yearbook staff from the 1993-94 school year.

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Ada Teacher Feature: Melissa Gossard - "Spread your wings and the wind will carry you"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers

Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Melissa Gossard, first grade teacher, who shares the words she recalls hearing upon her graduation, “You may not know where you are going, but as long as you spread your wings the wind will carry you.” Thanks, Melissa, for spreading your wings and encouraging and supporting our students to also spread their wings.

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Boots made for flowers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 9, 2016

This photo may create new lyrics for an old Nancy Sinatra song:  "These boots are made for....flowers"?  You'll find these boots along Highland Avenue in Ada. (Ken Collins photo)

 

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