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Now a student at Lehigh, Erica Kier sees her hometown in a "different light"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 29, 2013

15 minutes with Erica Kier

What year did you graduate from Ada High School?
I am a proud member of Ada High School’s Class of 2013.

Can you remember who you sat beside in first grade?
• Hmm, that is a tough one, but I am fairly certain Russell Gray sat behind me at some point in Mrs. Beckley’s first grade class. I do remember a time where I turned around to tell him he was bugging me and to please stop but it just so happened to be the day where we were learning about insects so my comment only seemed to add fuel to his fire that day.

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Go fish!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 29, 2013

That's "Kerfluffel,' looking at your. It's the Ada Public Library's mascot, purchased during this past fall's Harvest and Herb Festial.

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No, Virginia, there will be no comet for Christmas this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 28, 2013

Looks like it didn't make it. One million year old comet Ison apparently disintegrated on its trip around the sun on Nov. 28.

According to USA Today: Like Icarus, comet ISON appears to have flown too close to the sun and broken up in its corona.

Scientists had hoped that the comet from the farthest reaches of the solar system would be able to slingshot around the sun Thursday and emerge streaming a tail visible to the naked eye next month.

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Joyce Cook's buttermilk pie, a great after-Thankgiving pie

Posted by Eli Garmon on Thursday, November 28, 2013

Buttermilk Pie
From Joyce Cook, Ada - Liberty National Bank Cookcook

1/2 cup soft butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 cup buttermilk*
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream the butter and sugar. Add flour and eggs. Beat well. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into 9-inch uncooked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.
*Icon suggested substitute: If you don't have buttermilk, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of milk.

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Richland Manor December calendar on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 28, 2013

Richland Manor is a busy place in December. To view the daily December calendar click here.

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Ada Public Library December calendar now on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 28, 2013

The Ada Public Library December calendar is a full of activities. To view the calendar, click here.

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