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She's in the Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corp

Victoria Ross, 2020 Ada High School grad
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 21, 2021

Victoria Ross, a member of the Ada High School class of 2020, never put down her horn following graduation.

After being accepted at Ohio University she auditioned for and was selected to be in the Ohio University marching 110.

This summer she auditioned and was accepted as a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps based in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Our show this season is called “Legend of the Bottle Tree.”

“We will travel to Virginia, Boston, Allentown, a couple of towns in Ohio and end at Drum Corps International (DCI)  in Indianapolis on Aug. 12-14.

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Here's the latest from the Jumbo 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 18, 2021

Report submitted by club Reporter Lindsey Winings
The Jumbo Jr. Farmers 4-H Club met at McDonald Township Hall on June 7th at 7:00pm. The meeting was called to order by member Brenna Dyer.

Lydia Caldwell led the Pledge of Allegiance and Holden Lautenschlager led the 4-H pledge. 

Roll call, noted by Brenna Dyer was responded to by members with their favorite fair food. 

Treasurer report was given and an environmental report was given by Lydia Caldwell. The report was on composting.

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90 freight cars - Bob Ward wins a pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Last week's "count the freight car" video contest received dozens of entries. There were 90 freight cars on the train.

Bob Ward's entry was chosen from the correct entries submitted. He wins a 2-item, 16-inch Three Brothers Family Pizza.

Watch for the next Icon contest coming when you least expect it.

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Liberty Bank pays tribute to Charles VanDyne

He served on the bank for 37 years and 18 as board chair
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

If you’ve ever tried to fool Charles VanDyne? Ask Brian Marshall how it is accomplished.

Brian lured Charles to a meeting at Liberty National Bank on Wednesday to discuss a recognition for Corsie Arn and Pat Crist.

Turns out the meeting was a surprise special event in recognition of Charles. The bank officially unveiled a plaque naming the “Charles VanDyne Conference Room,” and read a board resolution in his honor.

Attended by countless friends of Charles, who kept the whole thing a secret, the ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and recognition to him for his many years of service to the bank.

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Sean Beck, Ada council candidate, endorsed by Sen. Brown

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

 Ada village council candidate Sean Beck announced that his campaign has received an endorsement from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.

The Beck campaign is excited that their message of transparent effective governance in our village is resonating with the people not just in the village, but around the state.

Sean said “I am honored, humbled, and incredibly excited to be endorsed by Senator Sherrod Brown. Sen. Brown is someone who truly cares about his constituents, and I've looked up to him for many years because of that. I am truly looking forward to being one of the Senator's Canary Candidates for the 2021 election cycle.”

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15 minutes with Brendan Jameson

Wait until you hear about his worst movie experience in 7th grade
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Earlier this week the Icon sat down to a lunch with Brendan Jameson. We talked about a range of topics. Here’s a sampling the conversation with this Ada HS student.

Icon: What year are you in school in the fall and what does your class schedule look like?
Brendan: I’ll be a junior. I’m taking advanced chemistry, anatomy, composition I and II, Spanish III, trigonometry and pre-calculus, American government, special projects with ceramics and I’ll have one study hall.

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