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46 degree difference in June's minimum and maximum temperature

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, July 3, 2013

March has that whole lamb and lion thing going.  What do we get when June temperatures vary by 46 degrees in the month?

According to Icon weather observer Guy Verhoff, the high temperature for June was 91 degrees (F) on June 25.  The low temperature was 45 degrees on June 4.

June saw precipitation totals of 3.52 inches of rain.  This is slightly below the June normal average of 4.16 inches. 

If you'd like to see the complete statistics for June weather, click the attachment below.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

So, you think you know Ada. Okay, where do find this image? Hint: It's a bulldog footprint. Second question: If you can name the location of the print, name the statement painted above it.

The statement reads: "Ada Pride Starts Here." You will find the image on the building behind the Ada schools.

 

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Nothing happening in Ada in July and August? Think again, check the Ada Highlights

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Anyone who thinks that nothing happens in Ada is the summer, think again. Here's a list of community events in July and August.

The Ada Icon compiles this bi-monthly calendar for the Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC). The CIC distributes it free by request. To receive the calendar via e-mail contact [email protected]. We'll add you to the e-mail list. A printer-friendly version of this calendar is an attachment to this story.

To include an event in the September-October calendar send information by Aug. 20 to [email protected]

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Gospel sing from noon to 6 p.m. in Ada Park today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, June 29, 2013

The second annual community park sing, sponsored by the Hardin County Gospel Association takes place at the Ada Park, from noon to 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 29.

Performers include:
• Rachael Taylor
• Jim Sheldon
• Cornerstone
• Jacob Reel
• The Sister's - Sandi and Kaylene,
• Donna Sue
• Chris Baldwin
• Jim Bloomfield
• One Voice
• Kent Young
• 4-4-1
and New Dawning.

Persons wanting more information may contact Dana at 419-233-4476 or Sandi at 419-302-3014.

A free-will offering will be taken and food service will be available.

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Still time to register for a ONU student volunteer during Civic Engagement Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 27, 2013

There's still time to register for some assistance from ONU students on Aug. 24.

Do you have a service project around your home or business that would benefit from student volunteers from Ohio Northern University?

Ada Civic Engagement Day, where ONU students volunteer, is Saturday, Aug. 24. Ada businesses and residents may register for a volunteer to help out on that day.
The types of service projects include (these are examples):
• Painting
• landscaping
• planting trees
• cleaning
• cooking

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Two famous Ada residents celebrate 100th anniversaries in August

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 27, 2013

Two Ada "residents" celebrate 100th anniversaries in August.

The Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic and the Lincoln Highway both are 100 years old this year. Here's the details

Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic

Held Aug. 9 and 10 at the Ada War Memorial Park
• OSTDA sanctioned tractor pull both days
• F&M tractor and truck pulls, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
• OWHA horse show, Aug. 9
• Greased pig contest/hourly door prizes, Aug. 10
• Entertainment, rides, games and food, Aug. 9-10
• $1 admission to the village pool, Aug. 9

Lincoln Highway Village-wide Buy-Way Yard Sale

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