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15 Minutes with Gabi Rall, AHS senior, dreaming of becoming a pediatrician

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 13, 2014

By Torie Wright

How does it feel to be a senior? Have you ordered your cap and gown?
It is fun and exciting because I see the high school from a different perspective now. At the same time it is very overwhelming, stressful, and sad because there are a lot of deadlines to meet, and this is the last time that some of us seniors will do the activities that we participate in.

I ordered my cap and gown a few weeks ago.

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15 minutes with four Ada High School juniors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Icon recently had a brief chat with four Ada juniors, Alissa Schlachter, Sydney Hartford, Shelbey Van Atta and Cheyenne Wells.  Here are some of the high points of our conversation.

What do you remember about first grade?
Alissa: I sat behind Shelbey.
Sydney: Shelbey and I have been friends since kindergarten.
Cheyenne: Miss Daniels was our teacher.

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"Love in Small Doses," Lynne Scott's latest novel - get an autographed copy on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 10, 2014

Saturday is your chance to have a book purchased and signed by Ada author Lynne Scott.

Her newest novel has a signing party from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., in the former location of Gardner Drug Store.

Her latest novel, “Love in Small Doses,” is the story of a small town pharmacist and the changes she and the town experience when a large retailer moves in for competition.

Copies of Scott’s earlier novels will also be available for purchase at Saturday’s signing.

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Here's the latest from the Ada Kiwanis Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 10, 2014

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday Nov. 4, at noon at McIntosh Center, O.N.U., Ada. President John Berg called the meeting to order at noon.

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger, was present with an official search warrant for the missing Kiwanis gavel. The warrant was given to President Berg with the promise that the police department would continue the investigation into the gavel’s disappearance.

The birthday of member Bill Fuller (November 4th) was noted in song.
The Kiwanis Anniversary of Carol Friesner (November 5, 2013) was noted.

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Ada takes second place in NWC Scholastic Bowl

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 6, 2014

Crestview won the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition with a perfect 6-0 record in matches held at Columbus Grove High School on November 1. Crestview's win is the fourth consecutive NWC Scholastic Bowl championship.

Bluffton and Ada tied for 2nd with 4-2 records in the competition followed by Allen East, Delphos Jefferson, Spencerville and Columbus Grove.  Lincolnview and Paulding did not have teams entered in the competition.

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Ada High School FFA members travel to national convention

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 5, 2014

By Morgan Roberts, Ada FFA Reporter

The Ada FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 29-30.

During the two days, members visited the National Career Show, the FFA shopping area, and attended several sessions with motivational speakers. The group also toured Churchill Downs horse racing track and museum.

Over 50,000 FFA students, parents and advisor were in attendance at the this 87th annual convention. The convention theme for 2014 was “Go All Out.”

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