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Jerry Dearth and Beth Fenton shovel in a load of mulch at the Ada Lions Club mulch sale at Bass Trucking on State Route 81 west of town.

Club members have sold six semi loads of black and brown mulch so far this year and will continue the sale another two or three weeks. Mulch can be ordered by calling 419-302-5987 for delivery on Saturdays.

The sales area is open for pickup at 8 a.m. Saturdays until done. Delivery costs $10 in Ada and surrounding area or $20 a distance away.

This year the club gave out $6,100 in scholarships to nine Ada graduating seniors, and a total of $61,000 over the past 13 years. (Monty Siekerman)

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The Ada High School alumni banquet will be held Saturday evening, May 30, in the school cafeteria.

Tickets at $25 per person will be available while they last. Dr. Joe Baughman will be inducted into the Hall of Honors. Classes recognized will be from 1935, every five years, through last weekend's Class of 2015.

Alexis Amburgey will receive the alumni scholarship.

The evening will begin with a reception at 4 p.m. followed by dinner, catered by Henry's Restaurant, at 5:30 p.m. The program will start at 6:30 p.m.

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May 18th
-          Handled a suspicious activity complaint
-          Traffic stop warning for equipment
-          Traffic stop warning for equipment
-          Handled an abandoned vehicle complaint
-          Handled a non-injury accident, report taken
-          Assist other agency
-          Handled a juvenile matter
-          Handled a parking complaint
-          Handled a juvenile matter
-          Handled a possible breaking & entering complaint
-          Handled a threats complaint
-          Handled a reckless driver complaint
-          Traffic stop warning for no headlights

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The seconds ticked down on the 2014-15 school year on Friday.

Even with a two-hour early release, for some it seemed too long. Others, yes, a few tears fell.

The Ada school year is history. The Icon recorded many elementary student saying goodbye and embracing summer.

Here's our photo essay. 

OPEN THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR THE ENTIRE SET.

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Spring is a busy time for many with outdoor activities, but one inside business that picks up is dog haircuts, nail trimming, and baths.

Here, Savannah (on table) tells Caesar that getting a haircut and bath is fun.

Jodi McKean, owner of A Doggie in the Window, says she is extremely busy in the spring.

Savannah is the 10-year-old golden retriever of Martin and Diane Fisher. Caesar is a 4-year-old golden co-owned by Jerry Maag and Monty Siekerman.

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Two area students were named to the ONU spring dean's list. They are:

Elita Smith, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Smith, 517 Clint Dr., Ada, a senior majoring in management.

Lauren Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, 111 Township Road 20, Mount Cory, a senior majoring in graphic design.

The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.

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