July 2015

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Ever have an antique sitting on a shelf, tucked away in a drawer or sitting in a corner and wonder if it is valuable?

Anne Stratton, Lima, is an expert appraiser. She will be at the Ada Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, to give free appraisals, two items per person, (no guns, Bibles, coins or stamps).

She has been on the popular PBS Antiques Roadshow, has appraised antiques for more than 40 years, and has done appraisals at the local library many times.

Maybe she can place a value on that old vase, painting, quilt, or photograph that you've been wondering about. Check it out. 
(Monty Siekerman)

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Paul Logsdon trims growth from his glorious garden at 127 W. Montford.

About every square foot of his property is a sight to behold. Paul landscaped and planted the beautiful yard in just a few short years.

He retired from ONU where he was director of Heterick Memorial Library for 28 years. He must have selected many gardening books over the years, taken them home, and learned from them.

His yard is in continuous boom all season with flowering plants, shrubs, and trees. (Monty Siekerman)

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There will be an open house for a new business in town, Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8.

The business will feature the work of proprietor Ruth Roider as well as Karen Ward, photography; Lynne Scott, author; Les and Diane Thede; wood; Denise Bowers, wool; Andrew Steinglass, ceramics; Virginia O'Connell, jewelry.

The space will also include Ruthe Art Studio.

Regular store hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Librarians were tarred and feathered in Ada on Thursday afternoon as part of the summer reading program's conclusion.

Natalie Walton (left) and Amanda Bennett suffered being covered with ice cream, whipped cream, syrup, cherries and TP, all in fun, to encourage reading among youth.

The day's activities began with a free swim at the pool for kids, then a picnic.

Later, there were a couple of librarians who could have used a free swim, as well...before the ants found them. (Monty Siekerman photo)

If that wasn't enough, young patrons turned Natalie and Amanda into human sundaes. View the photos below to see for yourself. (Human sundae photos by Amy Eddings)

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Annette Stuckey’s Raspberry Buttermilk Pie

Serves 8

1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3/4  cup sugar
1/2  cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4  cup all-purpose flour
5  large egg yolks
1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4  teaspoon kosher salt
9-inch basic flaky piecrust, parbaked
1/3  cup raspberry jam
1/4  cup toasted sliced almonds

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Ada Bingo plays every Thursday at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada in July.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department

And, on the third Thursday of each month, the special Bonus Nights continue at Ada Bingo.

These hugely popular Bingo Bonus Nights are held on the third Thursday of each month.

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The Ada Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs held a joint meeting at noon on June 30, at War Memorial Park, Ada.

Those attending enjoyed a delicious picnic-style lunch and despite the persistent rain, a good time was had by all. Ada Kiwanians Sandy Neely, Bruce Neely, Harold Friesner and Marilyn Green were thanked for their excellent food preparation.

During a time of fellowship, Ada Kiwanis President John Berg engaged members of the two clubs in some friendly games of trivia.

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Ever have an antique sitting on a shelf, tucked away in a drawer or sitting in a corner and wonder if it is valuable?

Anne Stratton, Lima, is an expert appraiser. She will be at the Ada Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, to give free appraisals, two items per person, (no guns, Bibles, coins or stamps).

She has been on the popular PBS Antiques Roadshow, has appraised antiques for more than 40 years, and has done appraisals at the local library many times.

Maybe she can place a value on that old vase, painting, quilt, or photograph that you've been wondering about. Check it out.  
(Monty Siekerman)

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Several events of interest to Icon viewers are on the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce July calendar. Those events follow:

• Board of Directors – July 8, 8 a.m.
• Membership meeting – July 15, 8 a.m.
• 4th of July Lima Symphony Concert,  ONU campus, 7 p.m. 
• Music on Main – July 10  
  Activities include:  WONB Music from 4:30 – 6 p.m., Common Thread will play from 6 – 8 p.m., Dietsch’s ice cream while supplies last, Kiwanis's chicken barbecue, vendor show in the Depot, and sidewalk sales.
• Sidewalk sales – July 9, 10, and 11.

 

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First United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will hold their summer Vacation Bible School from Sunday, Aug. 2, to Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the First UMC, Ada.

This year's VBS theme centers on devouring The Fruits of the Spirit. Those include patience, faithfulness, self-control, kindness, joy, gentleness, love, goodness and peace.

VBS is open to youth ages 3 to sixth grade. To register your child email to: [email protected], or call the church at 419-634-4626 between 9 a.m. and noon Mondays through Fridays.

 

 

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