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Several special events take place at the Ada Public Library in August, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

The library will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on two days. On Friday, Aug. 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is a Harry Potter read-in and ice cream social.

"We're celebrating the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by encouraging folks of any age to stop in, plop down, and read a Harry Potter book. The library will have lots of copies available for checkout that day. Anyone still here at 5 p.m. is more than welcome to join," said Bennett

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This week is your final chance of the summer to dive in, go down the slide, do lap swims or simply sit in the sun at the Ada swimming pool.

The pool season sends on Saturday, Aug. 10, which coincides with the Ada Farmers and Merchants picnic. Admission on Saturday, during the picnic is $1.

The pool is open this week each day from 1 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Daily admission (except on Aug. 10) is $3.

Adults have a final chance for lap swims on Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Toddler swim is also at that time. Admission is $1.

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There's a lot going on in Ada this weekend. For starters, its the centennial edition of the Ada Farmers' and Merchants' picnic. Events start Friday evening and continue all day Saturday at the Ada park. The complete weekend schedule will be posted on the Icon tomorrow.

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In World War II Ada had an active Civil Defense Council. Here is a photo of the group as they stood on Main Street. 

From left, Bill Tietge, George Umphress, Louie Anspack, Harry Sousley, Harry Pratte, Clair Motter and Errett Motter. The man in the from is unidentified. This photo is from the collection of historic photos at the Ada Public Library.

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Chicken Wild Rice Salad
Karen Tressel, Ada, from the Liberty National Bank Cookbook

Ingredients:
1 cup wild rice, cooked
2 cups grapes
Chopped celery
1 cup cashews
3 cups chicken
1 cup water chestnuts, sliced
Chopped onion

Dressing
2 cups Miracle Whip
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
Dash of dill weed
1/4 tsp. curry
1 tsp. seasoned salt

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Former Ada Police Chief Thomas Gibson, Jr., 81, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at 10:26 a.m.at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio. He was born on Feb. 15, 1932, in McCutchenville, Ohio, to Thomas and Ada (Hale ) Gibson; both are deceased. On May 19, 1952, he married Christina R. Martin. She survives in Ada, Ohio.

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