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Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 29, 2016

The Ada Pool opened Saturday on a hot and muggy day, just the kind of day the staff was hoping for. Lorna Sparr is manager this year. She is pictured sitting on the refurbished slide. Other staff members include Cassie Collins, assistant manager; Katey Stuart, assistant manager; Michaela Guyton, senior lifeguard. The pool will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. daily, with a midnight swim every Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. General admission is $3. Red Cross swim lessons will be held July 11-22. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada High School graduates 65 in the class of 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 29, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Sixty-five seniors (including 14 from Apollo Career Center) graduated at Ada High School on a hot and humid Sunday afternoon in the high school gymnasium.

The Class of 2016 commencement featured the high school band, a moment of reflection by Sidney Faine, a welcome by Principal Robin VanBuskirk, greetings from Apollo Career Center by Pam Downing.

After two choir numbers, Superintendent Suzanne Darmer announced the salutatorian and eight valedictorians. 

Retired teacher D. lyn Davis gave the commencement address. 

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Ada Memorial Day observation moves to 1 p.m. on Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, May 29, 2016

The Ada Memorial Day services on Monday will be held at a new time this year, 1 p.m. instead of the usual 2 p.m.

The program will be held at the veterans memorial on the east side of Woodlawn Cemetery, with the service at Preston Cemetery east of Alger immediately following. The services will be held at the VFW Post 9381, at 2147 SR 81, if the weather is inclement.

Jay Conley will be the speaker this year. The program will begin with a 21-gun salute. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary will place wreaths in memory of those who have served in America's past wars.

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Forest beekeeper buzzing with business

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 27, 2016

By Amy Eddings

The phrase "busy as a bee" applies not only to bees this time of year, when flowering plants are in bloom, but to beekeepers, too.  Just ask Michael Lablonski of Mike's Bees and Honey of neighboring Forest.

"I've probably got 40 to 50 orders for queens going back to last year that I've got to fill," he told the Ada Icon. The long, cool spring, he said, has meant sluggish hives, and that, in turn, has meant fewer bees, fewer queens and less honey.  This week's warm weather has been welcomed by bee and beekeeper alike.

"It's absolutely fabulous that things are finally going better," he said.  

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The Inn at ONU introduces a sensational salads menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Inn at ONU introduces its sensational salads 2016 menu to Icon viewers. The menu (shown above) is also available as a printer-friendly attachment. It is also found on the Icon's menu page, by clicking here.

The Inn offers six salads:
• Mediterranean
• Southwest Chicken
• Strawberry - Avocado
• Shrimp-Avocado and Roasted Corn
• Chicken Pizzazz
• Honey Orange Grilled Chicken Salad

Each salad as several add-on options.

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Ada Public Library Summer Reading

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, May 26, 2016

Stop by the Ada Public Library on Saturday, June 4th, 10a.m.-2p.m. to sign up for Summer Reading 2016, or to enjoy face painting, 4-H animals, Touch-a-Truck, or to buy books at the huge FRIENDS of the Library Used Book Sale.

Summer Reading will run from Saturday, June 4th - Saturday, July 16th, and has something for everyone! The 6 week Summer Reading calendar is stuffed full of programs for all ages: events geared toward babies and toddlers, daily fun for elementary and high school aged students, and programs of interest for Adult too!

Summer Reading is for all ages, the program varying slightly by age, and everyone, from babies - adults, can compete for prizes.

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