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Joe Worthington was a 25-year member of the Ada Park Board

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Joe E. Worthington, 84, died Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 2 p.m. at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born on April 14, 1930 in Alger to Edward J. and Anna Margaret (Campbell) Worthington, who preceded him in death. On August 24, 1950 he married Doris Hoyt and she died on August 11, 1989.

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Weather summary: Suddenly it's in the 80s

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Four of the past six days have had high temperatures in the 80s. The monthly low is 38 on May 6. Guess it's okay to quit worrying about the plants freezing.

Here's the weather summary for the first 12 days of May provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. The summary is in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Ada Library has your summer reading program planned - here's the details

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, reminds Icon viewers to stop by the Ada Public Library, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading 2014 Kick-Off.

The Library will also host a Touch-a-Truck event, 4-H animals, face painting, and a used book sale on May 31.

Sign-up for Summer Reading begins that day too. Summer reading is for everyone of all ages, and runs June 2 to July 11.

Where has the month gone? We are already in the second week of May and The Icon failed to provided viewers with the Ada Public Library May calendar.

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Gangway to Galilee - St. Mark's Lutheran VBS registration underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 13, 2014

This year’s Vacation Bible School theme at St. Mark Lutheran Church is "Gangway to Galilee: Amazing Grace Adventures." VBS takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 2-6, and registration is now underway.

A REGISTRATION FORM IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Preschoolers thru 6th grade are welcome. 

This year’s director is Regina Koons and other leaders include:
•  Minda Shun (arts and crafts and fabulous, transforming site decorations),  
• Sharon Fleming (storytelling),  
• Ron Shun (recreation and snacks), 
• Al Morris (music), and 
• Cyndy Koons (kitchen). 

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Strike up the band

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 13, 2014

One of the great things about living in Ada is that music surrrounds us. Take for example the Ohio Northern University marching band. Members of the band performed highlights of their past seasons at the Ada Train Depot Park Friday night. For more views of the concert click here. (Richard Gainey photos)

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90 school years ago, we present the Ada HS yearbook staff

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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Look at those dresses and suit! This photo is from the 1924 Ada High School year book. Yes, 90 years ago - here's the Ada High School yearbook staff. Are your great grandparents in this photo?

Standing from left (sorry, last names only): Van Schoick, Mustard, Long, Kelly, McElroy, Lowman, Davis. Seated: Worl, Judkins, Snyder, Mr. Kessler, Whitworth

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