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Ada Elementary student contribution to St. Jude Math-A-Thon tops $100,000

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Here's a math formula for you:
Ada students + St. Jude Math-A-Thon (x 19 years) = $103,466/19

The Ada Elementary School has participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon for 19 years. This year students collected $5,422.19 with 69 students participating, Teri Salyer told the Icon. 

She added that 2014 was a special year as Ada Elementary has donated over $100,000 for kids with cancer, $103,466.19 to be exact.

Click here to learn who St. Jude Math-A-Thon works.

The photo with this story shows Ada students forming the shape of the number 100.

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Football point differential rule among OHSAA sport regulation changes for 2014-15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

• Football Point Differential Rule Among OHSAA Sport Regulation Changes for 2014-15
• Baseball & softball doubleheaders now permitted on school days;
• Ohio joining other states in adopting second-half running clock in lopsided football games

For years, high school football games in Ohio could be shortened by mutual agreement of both head coaches. That will change this fall with the adoption of a football point differential rule as part of the 2014-15 sport regulations approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors last week at its May board meeting.

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Voting for art's sake

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Ada elementary student artists have posted their best art work on the walls outside their classroom. Ada staff have the opportunity to vote on their "Staff Choice" favorite art pieces. This example is an unidentified first grader's art piece in the voting mix. Watch the Icon for the voting results.

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Ada's Brayden Sautter named to NWC baseball second team

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

In voting by Northwest Conference baseball coaches for the 2014 baseball season. senior Damian Helm, a pitcher/first baseman from Crestview was named Player of the Year. 

This follows Helm's selection as player of the year in basketball and receiving co-player of the year honors last year in baseball.  Helm was a near unanimous selection receiving 159 out of a possible 160 points in the balloting.

Bluffton coach Sam Fruchey tallied 22 points to be named Coach of the Year at the all-conference selection meeting Monday evening at Delphos Jefferson.  Fruchey led the Pirates to a 6-2 record and a Northwest Conference co-championship with Crestview. 

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Ashley Sumner named to all-NWC softball second team

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

In voting by Northwest Conference softball coaches for the 2014 baseball season. senior Kirstin Hicks, a pitcher/first/third baseman from Crestview was named Player of the Year after being runner-up for that honor during the 2013 season.  In a close vote, Helm edged out junior Hope Schroeder of Columbus Grove by 3 points with senior Erin Conkle of Allen East finishing another 4 points back.

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Celebration of Life for Charla Mankey July 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Celebration of Life for Charla Mankey

Come join the family and grand kids when we celebrate Charla Mankey's wonderful life. Mark your calendar now for Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 1 p.m. at the Mankey house- 4268 St. Rt. 81, Ada, Ohio 45810.

We will begin this celebration by releasing balloons in remembrance of Charla Mankey's life. Bring your drinks, chairs and swim suits.

July was the time when Charla loved spending time with her family and grand kids at their house. She will be truly missed by everyone especially her grand kids. We love and miss you grandma!

The family of Charla Mankey

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