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St. Mark Community Meal on August 31

St. Mark Lutheran will serve its monthly free Community Meal on Wednesday, August 31, from 5:00-6:30 p.m.--or until they run out--at the church located at the corner of Johnson and Lincoln.

The meal is free and opened to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.

This month’s dinner includes Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Baked Beans, Carrots and Celery, Chips, Cookie, and Fruit.

Organizers note, "Don’t be late. Last month we did not run out, but we did serve 114 meals. Hope to see you there."

Keep an eye open for footballs by Kan Du artists

Kan Du Group artists have made this adorable collection of football rocks for the August 27 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival.

If you find one, why not send a picture of your moment of discovery to the Ada Icon at [email protected]?

The Kan Du Group has an Ada location at 4171 State Route 235, serving adults with developmental disabilities.

From https://kandugroup.org

Weekend Doctor: Prenatal ultrasounds

By Lauren Nussbaum, RDMS
Women’s Health Sonographer
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology 

Ultrasound is an imaging modality that uses sound waves transmitted into the body to create a picture of internal structures. Ultrasound can be used to image a baby developing inside the womb and has become a routine part of prenatal care. Most patients will get at least two or three diagnostic ultrasounds throughout their pregnancy.

Bulldog boys top Old Fort

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting team Old Fort 3-2 Thursday night, August 25, at War Memorial Park Stadium.

Ada ran out to a 3-0 halftime lead and held off a second half charge by OF to preserve the victory.

"That was one of the best Old Fort teams we have played," said Ada head Jason Okuly. "It was a very physical game."

Senior Carter Conley scored two goals for Ada. Sophomore teammate Logan Jolliff added the other goal, and he also also dished out one assist.

Nathan Williams passed out one assist. Colton Long made eight stops in goal.

The Bulldogs improved to 3-0-1 with the win.

Ada girls swept at Coldwater

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets at MAC power Coldwater Thursday evening, August 25.

The Lady Bulldogs lost 25-8, 25-7, 25-10 to even their record at 2-2 this season.

Junior hitter Daicy Robinson led Ada with four kills.

Junior setter Autumn Andreasen dished out seven assists. Senior libero Courtney Sumner came up with seven digs and hit two kills.

Sophomore Tessa Griffith contributed two kills. Junior Josie Phillips added five digs.

There was no junior varsity match.

Ada hosts Perry Tuesday, August 30.

Ada Rotary welcomes new members

This month the Ada Rotary Club welcomed two new members, Cathy Clark (sponsored by Becky Neville) and Del Cogar (sponsored by Rhonda McKinley).

At the same meeting, the program included an update from Brian Barrington and Tracy Hollar of Pegasus Specialty Vehicles.

Deb Curlis also gave an update on the Beatitudes community center and thrift store.

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