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Brave?

Wanna take a dip in a pond in mid February?

Or, at least watch people shiver?

The 5th annual Polar Plunge will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at polar bear pond which is in the middle of Fraternity Circle. (Our photo is from last year's Plunge.)

Sponsored by Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, the proceeds from the event go to the American Red Cross.

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Despite the fact that Ada High School jersy number 12 is officially retired, it still looks as if there are lots of Dyserts in this town. 
 

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ReStore was recently given a collection of about 200 match book cars.

They can be yours for only a quarter apiece. Add to your collection, or buy the entire lot. There are cars, trucks, and all manner of vehicles available. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Terry Sheridan, Ada High School, sophomore, was third place winner in the Third Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Essay Contest.

 The purpose of the essay contest is to challenge students to think about how Dr. King's philosophy can be used to resolve social justice issues in today's society. His essay follows:

By Terry Sheridan

Dr. Martin Luther King is a very well known name to those in the United States and many other countries “sweltering with the heat of injustice.”

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Photos by Ken Collins

How quickly winter weather changes in Ada.

CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY -

As we post this photo story temperatures are decent. But not so on Saturday. (Hope you didn't touch your tongue on the swimming pool chain fence.)

Ken Collins braved the cold on Saturday morning when things were windy - check the flags blowing in the wind - and about 27 degrees outside.

His photos show why no one is swimming in January or spending much time in the Ada Memorial Park playground.

Despite the winter conditions,  a group of joggers were out in full force.

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Alexander Hurtig, a sophomore from Ada High School, was first place winner in the Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest.

Sophomore Noah Pinkney finished in second place and sophomore Terry Sheridan was third place.The purpose of the essay contest is to challenge students to think about how Dr. King's philosophy can be used to resolve social justice issues in today's society.

Students are encouraged to find renewed relevancy in the spirit of Dr. King, and use this renewal to "ignite the flame" of being called to action. The MLK Celebration Committee, in collaboration with Ada High School, sponsors the annual essay contest.

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