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The Ada Icon introduces a new feature this month. The Icon now posts the blog written by David MacDonald, Ohio Northern University chaplain.

MacDonald’s blog, titled “All Shall Be Well,” is described by the author as “musings of a college chaplain on life, faith and other deep stuff.”

His most recent blog posted on Sept. 28 is titled “We Didn’t Know We Were Poor…” Thoughts on Poverty and What We Can do.

MacDonald’s blogs are accessible at the bottom of the Ada Icon homepage. Or, to view the current block click here: www.shallbewell.wordpress.com.

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More than 132 million names from the 1940 United State Census are now searchable on the Internet. According to Annette Pimentel of Ada, director of the Family History Center, this new information is very informative for persons looking into their own family history.

She said that a free family history seminar will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at 1195 Brower Road, Lima, for Icon viewers interested in more information.

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Okay, let's see how much you know about Ada. Can you identify the location of this photo. Here's a couple hints: You need to look up, downtown. For the answer check out The Iconclast View on the bottom of the home page, or click here.

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Here's a little test called "How much do you know about Ada?" Can you identify the location of this Ada "icon"?

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

The answer is in the accompanying photo below. (HInt: Stand near the Ada railroad depot and look across the tracks.)

As we read the verbage on the sign it states: THE STORER BROS. CO. 1914.

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The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its weekly football computer ratings Tuesday, Oct. 9. The weekly computer ratings are released every Tuesday afternoon beginning after the fourth week of the season, leading up to the final report released on Sunday, Oct. 28. The top eight teams in each region will qualify for the regional quarterfinals.

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There's a big white bear in Ada, but don't worry, he won't bite. Here's a close up. It's the polar bear sculpted by artist Scott Freeland. It's in the ONU School of Business building. 

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