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Here's a question for Icon readers.

What does the MP stand for which is engraved on the cornerstone of the Alger First United Methodist Church?

You'll find various Methodist names on cornerstones over the years in different towns. In 1903 this church in Alger was know as Alger Methodist Protestant Church. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Four members of  the Ada High School varsity cheer squad were named All-Americans at their recent Universal Cheer Association cheer camp at Ohio Northern.

Nora Dellifield was invited to attend the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rielyn Castle, Anabel Alexander, and Lyric Jones were invited to attend the New Year's Day parade in London, England. They can also choose to attend the Thanksgiving Day parade at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

Ten to 12 percent of all cheerleaders receive the honor after a tryout during camp. Universal Cheer Association, a division of Varsity Spirit.

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By Monty Siekerman
Vault on the Tundra drew 40 competitors at ONU on Saturday.

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Steve Johnson, who has served as ONU's pole vault coach for the past three years, said the event raised about $1,500 for athletic equipment.

The pole vaulters competed outside next to King-Horn Center on a day when Ada temperatures reached 90 degrees.  The vaulters included high school boys and girls, collegiate, and men and women open.

Among them was Tyler Orewiler of Bucyrus, a recent ONU grad who placed second in Division III nationals with a vault of 17 feet. He is now a med student in Marietta.

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The Ada Express Mart Marathon lowered gasoline to under $2 a gallon on Saturday morning. Rich followed suit that afternoon by dropping the cost of a gallon by 10 cents to match their local competitor. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Beaverdam-Richland Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department hosts its annual summerfest Saturday, Aug. 13.

Events begin at 4 p.m. and go into the evening. Summerfest had homemade food and ice cream, kids bouncy rides plus a game trailer.

The band, Exploit, performs at 7 p.m.

At 9 p.m. will be drawings for several prizes

• First prize  - 24-inch show thrower
• Second prize – Kids’ battery vehicle
• Third prize – Rodabaugh Brothers meat certificate
• Fourth prize – Wooden bench swing
• Fifth prize – Fire ring
• Sixth prize – FitBit
• Seventh prize – Home safety kit

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By Monty Siekerman

Among the candidates for prince and princess at F&M picnic Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13 are (front row, from left) Laevaeh Click-Conley, 5, and Laliyah Click-Conley, 3, daughters of Wendy Conley; Ryan Roberts, 9, son of Rusha Ford; Kyleigh Watson, 4, daughter of Jordan and Megan Watson; Savanna Rayl, 4, daughter of Courtney and Jason Rayl.

Back row, from left:  Robyn Newland, 11, daughter of John Knight; Kaylee Watson, 8, daughter of Jordan and Megan Watson; LynKin McDougle, 7, daughter of Aaron and Lyndsay McDougle; Bailey Eitel, 9, daughter of Chris and Cathy Eitel; Karmen Hall, 10, daughter of Michael and Andrea Hall.

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