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Tuesday memorial service for Charles Junior Click

Charles Junior Click, 45, died on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015 at 6:40 p.m. at his residence in Kenton.

He was born on Aug. 28, 1969 in Lima, Ohio to Charles D. Click and Barbara (Layne) Click Kalb. His father preceded him in death and his mother and step father, Jim Kalb survive in Forest. He was formerly married to Rhonda Sprague.

Charles was a self-employed carpenter. He formerly worked at Trinity Industries, Lima. He belonged to fishing and hunting clubs.

What time is it?

If you happen to be on a certain point of the Ohio Northern University lawn you can always tell what time it is. Can you name the building and object the Icon is peeking through to read the clock?

It was only 19 football season ago

Yes, it was only 19 football seasons ago when these were the Ada High School football cheerleaders. The season was: 1996.

To read the names of squad members open the attachment.

There's something new at the Ada Public Library and you may access it from home

Check out the new website of the Ada Public Library.

Amanda Bennett, library director, told the Icon: “In an attempt to make our website more user friendly we've updated it! Play around with the tabs, explore; we hope you love the changes as much as we do!”

CLICK HERE to visit the new website

Library patrons will find separate tabs for:
• Catalog
• Events calendar
• Genealogy
• Library services
• Support your library
• About us

When you click “about us,” here’s what you’ll find:

Charles Van Dyne elected to Elks national office

Charles Van Dyne, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was elected to the office of Grand Esteemed Leading Knight during the 151st Grand Lodge session held in July in Indianapolis. He was among eight national officers elected for 2015-16 at the session.

Others elected were from Washington, Mississippi, New Mexico, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware and Virginia.

Van Dyne, a member of the Kenton Elks Lodge #157, has received several honors from the Elks and has held several positions in the organization.

In 2013 the Ohio Elks Association named him the Elk of the Year.

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