Very distinguished
Sandra Neely was named the 2015 Ada Town and Gown Distinguished Citizen of the year. This year's banquet was Nov. 2.
Watch tonight's Icon for more details of Neely's presentation.
At the banquet, previous distinguished citizens of the year were recognized.
They are, from left: DeBow Freed, 1995; James Turner, 2012; Vicki Wolke, 2003; Charles VanDyne, 1996; James Meyer, 2004; Richard “Dick” Lawrence, 2007; Norm Rex, 2006; David Weimer, 1996; Mary Bowden, 2011; Terry Keiser, 2009; Fred Evans, (previous special award winner), David Retterer, 2014; and Sandra Neely, 2015.
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