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Ada police log: June 22-28

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

June 22nd
-          Handled a domestic trouble complaint, report taken
-          Traffic stop warning for speed
-          Handled a drunk driver complaint, male arrested, citation issued for operating vehicle intoxicated, report taken
-          Handled a fraud complaint, report taken
-          Handled a possible narcotics complaint

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Stroke, stroke, stroke

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Young members of the Ada summer swim team practice under the watchful eye of coaches. Swim team practice takes place on weekday mornings 

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These Ada residents are heading to Romania

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

It's off to Romania on Wednesday for these eight Adalites, including (front row, from left) Julie Ludanyi and Barb Ulrey, co-directors, Noah Allen, Caleb Dunlap; (back row) Kathi Dunlap, Will Allen, Lydia Smith, Rikki Nichelson.

The group, from various churches, is on a mission trip to work with 45 youth there, primarily to teach English.

Other activities for the campers include Bible study, music, sports, and crafts.

The group will return to Ada on July 14. Julie's parents were from Transylvania, a Hungarian-speaking portion of Romania.

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Second summer PaintInn at the Inn on Wednesday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

There's still time to register for Wednesday's Paint Inn at The Inn at ONU, according to Marilyn Reed, instructor.

The first of the three-part series was June 4. The second class is at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, and the painting project will be bicycle with flower basket.

The final class is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, and the painting project will be a sandy beach with a saying written in the sand.

"Classes make you feel like you are an artist. They include easels, canvases and supplies. There is a wonderful buffet are set up with wine and other drinks available," she added.

For more information contact The Inn at ONU.

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1965 Ada HS National Honor Society

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

One half century ago - no, it really doesn't seem that long ago, but it is. Here's the 1964-65 school year Ada High School National Honor Society.

The names are under the photo and sorry we have only the last names for you. Icon views, feel free to provide first names if you can

Click on the image to enlarge.

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Ben Bowers: This guy needed a trombone, so I made one for him

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Note: Ben Bowers, Ada High School student, joins the Icon staff in July. His Icon assignment is to photograph the unusual - and the usual - things he spots in town.

Viewers will find his photos ranging from the, "Why didn't I think of taking that photo!" all the way to, "Where exactly is that in Ada?"

On a recent trip to the Ada Flea Market, Ben picked up this Italian decanter. At some point in its past, the sword must have been misplaced, so Ben sculpted a trombone for him to hold onto.

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