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With these guys "the eyes have it"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 24, 2015

You know the old saying, "Four Cecropia are better than none."

Here is a photo of four large caterpillars removed from a fernleaf buckhorn plant at Liberty National Bank on Saturday. The Cecropia Moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is North America's largest native moth, having a wingspan of 5 to 6 inches. 

The wings of the giant silk moths are brown with some white and "eyes." The large caterpillars were removed from the bank's plant and transported to a maple tree in the country, hoping the life cycle will continue for these moths and one day, perhaps, be seen by someone.

The photo below shows what these caterpillars will eventually become.

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Bird's-eye-view of Ada and F and M Picnic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 10, 2015

Have you ever seen a bird's-eye-view of Ada?

Thanks to these photos provided by Kevin Mierzejewski, you can have that view.

He took the following photos on Saturday showing the Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic grounds and the surrounding views of Ada.

These are from his Facebook page and he gave us permission to post them. We couldn't decide which view we enjoyed the most, so we've posted five for your viewing enjoyment.

Can you see your house from here?

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Where's the Brewer block?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 30, 2015

Here's another Ben Bowers "where is it?" photos. 

You've walked below this window on Main Street, Ada. Can you identify the address of the Brewer Block?
 

Answer: Family Chiropractic Center; 108 N Main Street

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Okay, you know Ada, then name the business in the Betz building

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 27, 2015

Ben Bowers is at it again. 

Earlier this summer we suggested to Ben that he located some familiar, but, "well, I'm not really certain where this scene is to be found in Ada" photos.

So far he has tossed several photos at Icon viewers including one from the post office, swimming pool and a nighttime deposit box from a former Ada utility office that is now John and Toni's.

Here he goes again. 

We "Betz" you've walked by this building countless times.

Name the business that is located in the building today.

ANSWER BELOW:

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Where is it in Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Ben Bowers is at it again. This time it's a multiple choice quiz.

He's provided another photo that every Icon viewer can identify - or should be able to identify.

This rather long and narrow art object is a window. No doubt, everyone reading this column has passed under it.

Where is it in Ada?

A - Somewhere on the ONU campus
B - Somewhere on the post office
C - Somewhere on an Ada side street

The answer is below.
 

 

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Waiting for the bank to open

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 20, 2015

Here is an imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) on the front window of Liberty National Bank on Monday morning.

It is the second species of a large moth found at the bank in the past month.

One wonders why such large moths, rarely seen around here, take to the the bank window.

Perhaps, the old saying is true: He who is careful with his money sees moths fly out when he opens his wallet. This imperial moth, in shades of brown and yellow, has a 4-inch wingspan. The imperial moth is on decline in the U.S.

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