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Miss Vicki's Music Studio open house on Aug. 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Miss Vicki's Music Studio welcomes aspiring students of all ages to visit the studio  and learn more about how music can be a joyful part of your life, and of those you love.

Offering classes for adults, youth, and young children - there really is something for everyone. 

"Come join us Tuesday, Aug. 30, from 6 - 8 p.m. at 2613 State Route 81," she said.

For more information, visit www.vickismusicstudio.com.

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Here are the winners in the Kiwanis Club pedal tractor pull

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Here are winners of the Ada Kiwanis Club pedal tractor pull held Aug. 13 at the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic.

There were three classes, with a total of 36 competitors.

The results are as follows:
Class 1, (Ages 3 & 4, with 9 competitors)
1st, Kinzer Scoles, 4, Bluffton
2, Kadreye Scoles, 4, Bluffton
3rd, Colton Crawford, 4, Ada
4th, Maura Johnson, 3, Bluffton

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Ada Depot garden tour

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 23, 2016

A little drizzle doesn't stop gardeners from gardening or learning more about plants.

During a light shower last week the members of the Kenton Garden Club toured the Ada Depot gardens. Gardener Monty Siekerman explained how the downtown garden originated and told about some of the plants.

There are more than 100 varieties of annuals and perennials. Some of his new favorites this year include banana tree and pentas.

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A conversation with Pastor Trent Boedicker of Grace Gospel Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

This is the second in a series focusing on clergy in the Ada Icon community. Darlene Bowers compiles the interviews.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Romans 8:38-39. 

This powerful affirmation of God’s love is one of Pastor Trent Boedicker’s favorite Bible passages. Read on to discover other favorite passages and to learn more about this Ada grad and the Ada church he serves.

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Icon dog of the week: King is available for adoption now

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

King, 1 year old male shepherd mix, 81 pounds. Available for adoption now, very nice dog.

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This Ada plant lives up to its name - Elephant ears

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Some plants live up to their names, as in this case - Elephant Ears.

Here, Caroline Walker sits under the shade of the tropical plant while reading a book about kindergarten at Grandpa and Grandma (Tom and Cathy) Coburn's home on Falling Timbers Blvd.

Five-year-old Caroline began kindergarten this week.

What's the secret of growing such a large elephant ears plant in Ada? Cathy said the tropical plant likes to be watered daily. She said heat and humidity, which we have had this summer, are important, as well.

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