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Upper Scioto FFA chamber presents student awards

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

The Ohio Hi-Point-Upper Scioto Valley FFA Chapter held its annual awards banquet last month to recognize student accomplishments throughout the year.  Star Awards were handed out as well as the Honorary Member Award, which was given to Doug Putnam (owner of Putnam Wetlands), for his outstanding support and help with the chapter.

The Star Business Award was given to Dylan Hunsicker (senior).  The Star Eagle Award went to junior and chapter president, Jacob Parker. The Star Chapter Award was given to sophomore and chapter vice president, Cecily Preston.

Star Greenhand Awards went to four deserving freshmen: Peyton Dyer, Abbey Fry, Faith Holbrook and Amy Manns.

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Hardin native returns to lead Hardin Alliance

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Hardin County native Jon Cross to serve as its new President/CEO and Director of Business Development. He will start his position on October 1, 2014.

Cross will focus his efforts towards economic and business development, advancing Hardin County's market awareness on a regional, national and global scale.

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Liberty Belles and Boys drive-thru food drive June 14

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club is holding a drive-thru food drive to benefit the Ada Food Pantry.

The food drive will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hays Insurance on Main Street. The food pantry needs items such as peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, mac and cheese, canned meats, canned beans, and personal hygiene items.

This is one of the 4-H club's most successful community service projects, and this year they hope to get at least 500 items donated. Please bring your donation to Hays Insurance on Saturday morning!

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Fall soccer sign-up this month at ReStore Center

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 9, 2014

Ada Fall Soccer sign-up will be the following times at Restore Community Center.

Saturday, June 21, 9-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 24 6-7 p.m.
Saturday, June 28 9-10:30 a.m.

U6 is $25 and includes a shirt
U8 is $30
U10 is $35
U12 is $40
U12 is $45

Age is as of August 1, 2014. Jersey for U8 and above is $20 if needed. A $5 discount applies for each additional child. New players will need a copy of their birth certificate.

Forms and other information can be found at www.adasoccer.org or by contacting Mark Light at [email protected]

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Rooftop work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 9, 2014

There's some serious roof work going on at the corner of High Avenue at Main Street this month.

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Here's letter number 3 in the Ada A-B-C Summer Contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 9, 2014

HERE'S LETTER NUMBER THREE.

Welcome to Ada’s A-B-C Summer Contest.

Each week in June and ending in the first week of July, The Icon will post two photos revealing one letter (or number) taken from Main Street Ada buildings and structures. All photos were taken in May by the Icon’s official contest photographer, Bailey Bowers. The photos cover Main from College Avenue on the south to Highland Avenue on the north.

We invite Icon viewers to keep track of the letters by identifying each letter’s location. An entry form is attached to this story for viewers to keep up to date in the contest.

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