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The Icon photographs the goings-on in the stands when Ada and Bluffton face off
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 25, 2019

When an Ada-Bluffton event appears on the calendar it’s a given for the Icon photographer to show up.

Friday night’s boys’ basketball game between the Bulldogs and Pirates was a win-win for the Icon simply because the photographer could shoot anything that moves since there’s also a Bluffton Icon.

The problem on Friday was that the photographer forgot there was a basketball game. He decided the activities in the stands and on the sideline were pretty interesting. So, here are some of the 60 or so photos taken.

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The community's longest-standing tradition returns March 15

Ada HS Interclass competition - can the junior class repeat its title?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 22, 2019

Will last year’s junior class successfully defend its Interclass trophy? That question will be answered on March 15.

The 113th interclass competition – it’s the community of Ada’s longest-standing tradition – takes place at 7 p.m., Friday, March 15, in the Ada school auditorium.

This year’s competition features contestants from Ada High School sophomores, juniors and seniors competing in:
• Essays
• Poetry
• Short stories
• Dramatic readings

New to this year’s competition is the “essay” category. It will be delivered by contestants as a persuasive speech.

Leading up to the competition is Interclass spirit week, from March 11 to 14.

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Karen Kier shares her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with Kiwanians

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 22, 2019

Karen Kier shared her Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with Ada Kiwanis members earlier this week.

She said the groups are made up of Amish, Mennonite-Lutheran, German Reformed, Moravian and other groups. These groups share some beliefs while differing in others.​

She presented a short amusing video, which featured two individuals speaking in the true Pennsylvania Dutch dialect.

Kier concluded her remarks by serving members some authentic Pennsylvania Dutch food included shoo fly pie and two different flavors of bologna.

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Dr. Edwin Capulong joins St. Rita’s Neuroscience & Rehabilitation Center 

Posted by LizGH on Friday, February 22, 2019

Edwin Capulong, M.D., will join The Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Neuroscience & Rehabilitation Center, 770 W. High St., Suite 160 Lima.

Dr. Capulong received his Doctor of Medicine from St. Louis University-Philippines. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, and completed his Fellowship in Spine Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland.

Dr. Capulong is certified in Pain Management by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is  accepting new patients at 419-996-5224.

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Keli Trudeau wins Ada Rotary Four-Way Test speech contest

Brooklyn Rudasill, runner up
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Keli Trudeau won this year’s Ada Rotary Club Four-Way Test speech contest held Feb. 19 by the club. Brooklyn Rudasill was runner-up.

Six Ada High School students from Melody Veltri's speech classes participated.

Student contestants were Anabel Alexander, Austin Amburgey, Brooklyn Rudasill, Kelsi Sarnesky, Sumaya Tasnim and Keli Trudeau.

The Four-Way Test Speech Contest is a project for students in grades 9-12 to bring the Rotary Four-Way Test to life in a 5-7 minute prepared speech.

Keli Trudeau moves on to represent the club at a District 6600 contest on March 23 at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.

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Getting to know Kara McVicker

She's an activities assistant at Vancrest
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 19, 2019

February's Vancrest of Ada employee spotlight shines on Kara McVicker of Ada, a Vancrest activities assistant.

Kara has previously worked in a long-term care facility as an aide also as an activities assistant. She was once a lifeguard at the Kenton YMCA where she instructed aquacise classes.

Kara’s favorite job previous to Vancrest was painting carousels at Carousel Works Inc. She has an amazing talent with a paintbrush and her imagination.

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