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Thrill of the grill

The thrill of the grill...in the chill.

Debbie Woods cooks food wearing earmuffs at 302 Carry Out on Tuesday. The grill fires up in early spring and goes into early winter, depending on the temperature.

Debbie has been fixin' sandwiches on the outside grill for six years. 302 has operated the fast and convenient grill for 29 years, that's a lot of burgers, dogs, steaks and, everyone's favorite, porky burgers. (Monty Siekerman)

Ada police discover possible meth lab

Drug charges may be facing an Ada man arrested on Nov. 21 for domestic violence.

According to reports from other area media, Ada Police responded to a complaint at 415 N. Main St., Ada, of domestic violence at about 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.

During the police investigation the Icon understands that officers were advised of an unknown substance being produced by a man in the apartment.

The man was identified as Rodrick Stevens, 31, formerly of Florida, who is now living in Ada.

Officers discovered items consistent with the manufacture of methamphetamines and quickly secured the home, a news release from the Ada Police Department reported.

Trendy in Ada

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
It's hot. It's trendy. It's in Ada. 

Zumba is a dance-fitness health program that burns calories at the rate of 500 to 1,000 an hour, a cardio workout, and helps tone muscles...all in a fun way that anyone can do.

Zumba also builds confidence. Pictured are Hillary Holmes (right), licensed instructor, and Joanna Craig and Kari Potter "working out" at Health Trends. The class meets at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, costing only $5 per session.

ReStore's holiday calendar full of activities

The holiday season is a busy one for ReStore Community Center.

Events include:

• Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 4-6 p.m.

Community meal. No reservations necessary.

• Kid’s Christmas Day
Friday, Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m.

Children can meet with Santa and choose gifts for their families. ReStore volunteers wrap the gifts and make them ready to be placed under the tree.

•Bake sale
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cookies, cakes, muffins and more. ReStore welcomes contributors to bring baked goods for the sale.

AdaHS goes 4-4 in NWC scholastic bowl meet

Ada High School's scholastic bowl team finsihed in fourth place in the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition held eariler this month.

Ada finished 4-4 overall. Paulding was this year's winner with a 7-1 record. The attachment at the bottom of this story shows how each team placed.

Beginning to look a lot like...

Ruth Roider (left) and Jo Nell Hanratty help decorate the Depot for the holiday season. Among upcoming events to be held at the historic depot are Merry on Main, Candy Cane Tour, and private parties. To rent the Depot, call the Village Office. (Monty Siekerman)

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