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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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July 4, 2015, will be long remembered in Ada. The Lima Symphony Orchestra performed a free patriotic pops concert on the ONU lawn. Here's a crowd shot, and watch the Icon for more photos of the event. (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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Listen to the coach. The Icon captured this view of a recent Ada swim team practice. Swimmers take a moment to get some instruction from coaches.

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Natalie Walton, left, and Amanda Bennett became human sundaes and worse on Thursday at the conclusion of the Ada Public Library's summer reading program. For all the gruesome details read the story below. (Amy Eddings photo)

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