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Wild Steelions and Northern Steel Drums #1 perform at The Inn

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Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
The Wild Steelions and Northern Steel Drums #1 entertained at dinner last Thursday on the patio at The Inn on campus.

They banged out Caribbean music with their sticks on various kinds of drums in appropriate weather.

Steel drum music originated in Trinidad and Tobago. At 5 o’clock on Thursday it was 90 degrees in Ada, six degrees hotter than in Trinidad at that time. Nevertheless, the diners sat back and enjoyed the beat from the steelpans.

Dr. Sarah Waters has directed steel drums at ONU for several years. The Wild Steelions consist of junior and senior high school students from Ada and nearby towns.

Open house in Ada office from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The Liberty National Bank will mark its 125th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct 3, with an open house from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 118 S. Main St.

In 1893, the Bank was first chartered and organized in Ada  as a State bank under Ohio laws and was known as the Ada Savings Bank.

On June 8, 1901, the bank was granted a charter to operate as a National bank and it was then that it became known as the First National Bank of Ada.

The Liberty Bank was organized in April of 1902.

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“Massive” (at least for Ada) is the word best to describe the James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building now under construction between the pharmacy building and the library. The three-story, $30 million structure, when completed next fall, will double the size of the current Biggs Engineering Building. The new facility already has had a positive impact on the incoming engineering class this fall with more students enrolling in anticipation of a modern learning environment.

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Polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
All persons in Ada vote at Community Health Professionals, that is Ada North and Ada South. All persons in Liberty Township vote at Center on Central.

The last date to register to vote in Ohio or change your voting address or change your name is Tuesday, Oct 9.

Early voting hours at the Board of Elections are:

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 12
Monday, Oct. 15 through Friday, Oct. 19

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Oct. 26

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27

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Ada Friends is open to Ada Students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

"The registration deadline has past, but we has several unmatched college students excited to become Bigs so we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis," said Kara Dilts of Friends.

Registration was sent to Ada Schools  in a paper packet format. The organization's Our kick-off party is Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Chapel at Ohio Northern University from 4:30-6 p.m. This will be the first time the new Bigs and Littles will meet.

"The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zac" is Amelia Alexander's favorite book at the moment

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The Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon have teamed up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Now is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.

“I knew the risks. All part of being on the quiz bowl team. Not everyone makes it back alive.”
― Brian Katcher, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak

Amelia Alexander, 13, grade 8 Ada Schools, lifelong Ada resident

"The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak," by Brian Katcher is Amelia Alexander’s favorite book.

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