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There's a reason - it's Red Ribbon Week

If an Ada school student in your household is dressing in unusual ways this week, there’s a reason.

It’s Red Ribbon Week, from now through Friday.

This purpose of the week is to bring awareness to the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Each day is a different dress up theme.

For example, Tuesday’s theme was My Dreams, My Future, My Choice, Drug and Bully Free! – Students were encouraged to wear a college shirt, career clothing or uniform.

Wednesday: We have Better Things to do than Drugs or Bullying! –
   Wear a favorite sport, activity or hobby shirt.

A Blue Star Mothers of America box is in the Ada High School office for collections to be sent to  service men and women serving overseas. 

A shopping list is also provided in the office. Cash donations will also be accepted for mailing of the packages.

Last year the Blue Star Mothers were overwhelmed by the response from Ada schools.

The deadline to make a donation is Friday, Nov. 8. Persons with questions may ask at the high school office.

Blue Star Mothers of America provides support for mothers who have sons or daughters in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

 

The Icon found this plate in the recent Ada High School homecoming parade. The car was carrying members of the court. It's on – of course – a black Chevrolet.

Football toss Friday afternoon could go into the record books

A quest to set a world record is on Ada's Friday calendar.

The quest is for the number of individuals tossing footballs at the same time. It will be pursued at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Ada War Memorial Stadium.

The goal is for 1,000 pairs of individuals (2,000 people total) to toss and catch footballs at the same time.

The participants will line up along each five-yard line.

Ada High School Principal Dan Lee is spearheading the effort and is working with Guinness Book of World Record officials to certify the endeavor as a new event under the “mass participation” category.

The Hardin County Health Department will give flu shots in McGuffey next week, according to Kelsey Ralston of the health department.

Flu shots will be given from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, in the Community Room of the McGuffey post office.

Ada Boyz, LLC, interested in purchase property in Ada Industrial Park

Ada Community Improvement Corp (CIC), will hold a special meeting at noon,  Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Depot, according to Eileen Peterman, CIC secretary.

The meeting is to "present a motion for CIC to enter into an agreement consistent with the general terms set forth in the real estate purchase agreement between Ada Boyz, LLC, and Ada Area Community Improvement Corporation."

The property is located at the Ada Industrial Park.

This meeting follows a special Ada council meeting held Thursday, which centered on the same subject.

 

 

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