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The most courageous person I ever knew

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 30, 2022

Photograph of Captain Richard Louis Basinger courtesy of The Virtual Wall.

By Bill Herr, Icon columnist

Courage is defined in Webster's Dictionary as mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. The most courageous person I ever knew was my friend, Dick Basinger. His father was my Vocational Agriculture teacher at Bluffton High School, Mr. Lorain Basinger. 

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Photo-story: 139th annual Ada High School Commencement celebrated

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 30, 2022

A vivid pool of amethyst robes glowed amid the gathering of family and friends who came to celebrate the Ada High School class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 29. The warm afternoon had graduates and their guests fanning their faces, while speeches and the presentation of diplomas brought some tears and some laughs.

Sixty-seven seniors became graduates, certified by principal Dan Lee and presented with their diplomas by Board of Education president Amy Mullins. A moment of silence was held in loving memory of Garrett Rettig, a classmate who died on December 22, 2021, and his diploma was awarded posthumously.

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Remember and honor

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 30, 2022

2022 Memorial Day in Ada - 1:00 p.m. ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5134 State Route 235. The event is co-sponsored by The Ream-McElroy Post 9381 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 185 of the American Legion.

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AHS 2022 Commencement ceremonies will stream live on Facebook

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 29, 2022

You can tune in to watch the live 2022 Ada High School Commencement at

https://www.facebook.com/adabulldogs

Viewing will begin at 1:45 p.m. (May 29, 2022).

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Story-swap: Bluffton cyclist rides the equivalent of the distance around the equator

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2022

This week we sent Bluffton readers our Jane Helser story and offer in return this Bluffton Icon article about Mike Rhonemus, who recently went to great lengths riding area roads and trails. Note: The July 16 Ride to Remember passes through and has a rest area in Ada.

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Spring Fever Follies: Together We Got This

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2022

On May 20, Ada High School presented the Spring Fever Follies talent show with a program titled Together We Got This. (Program attached HERE.)

MC Jillian Allison introduced the performers and broke the ice by roaming the audience and grilling select individuals on "What is your favorite thing?" about her, Jillian, and providing a response in return.

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