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September 2014

August temperatures right on target

August was right on target temperature-wise, but rainfall was less than normal, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

During August the average daily temperature was 71.6 degrees (the normal average is 71.1 degrees).

The high temperature was 90 on Aug. 26 and the low was 46 on Aug. 15.

August precipitation registered 1.39 inches, while the normal precipitation for the month is 3.28 degrees.

An attachment at the bottom of this story shows the daily weather summaries for August.

AEP contractors will start clearing tree limbs from utility lines

The Village has received notice that AEP will have contractors in the Village in three to six weeks to work on clearing tree limbs from utility lines. 

For this year’s work, trees that AEP contractors have marked with a yellow dot indicate tree trimming and trees marked with a red X indicate removal. The contractor will leave the wood for your use.

Utility line clearing is an important and necessary aspect for utility companies. By reducing the number of risks to electrical lines, utility companies can reduce the number of power outages.

Washington Monthly ranks Ohio Northern University in nation’s top 50 for fifth straight year

Washington Monthly has ranked Ohio Northern University 38th in the nation in its 2014 baccalaureate college rankings released this week. ONU has been ranked in the top 50 since 2010.

Washington Monthly rates schools based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students), research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and Ph.D.s), and service (encouraging students to give something back to their country).

21 Ada proms ago

Who did you take to the Ada prom in 1993? Here's a photo to refresh your memory of that prom, or any prom. The photo includes members of the Ada High School prom committee of 21 proms ago.

Identification of members is on the photo.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Healing oils of the Bible class offered at ReStore Sept. 29

A class titled “Healing Oils of the Bible,” will take place at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at ReStore, 210 N. Main St., Ada, according to Connie Guyton.

The class is free but there is charge for a Zyto Compass Scan that will take place during the evening, if participants wish to take the scan.

There will be two stations set up for the scan during this class. That scan charge is $10. The scan demonstrates oils your body needs, according to sponsors of the class.

Persons interested in attending may RSVP by Sept. 25 to 419-558-1015.

For more information on the class open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Here are the OACC pre-season cross country picks

By Tim Glon

The Ohio Northern men were picked to finish third and the women fourth in the 2014 Ohio Athletic Conference Cross Country Coaches Polls.

The Polar Bear men received 67 points and one first place vote.

Mount Union was selected as the league favorite with 81 points and nine first place votes. John Carroll was secone with 68 points and Otterbein was picked fourth with 54 points.

The ONU women received 60 points in the voting.

What's for lunch in school?

What's for lunch in Ada Schools in September?

Click here for the menu.

Click here for nutritional details.

David Smittle elected to Interfraternity Conference Foundation Board

David Smittle, director of advancement services at Ohio Northern Unversity and member of Phi Mu Delta Fraternity, was recently elected to the NIC Foundation board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting in Indianapolis.

Four Bingo Bonus nights planned this fall

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m.

Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.

And, there will be four Bingo Bonus Nights, to be held on the third Thursday of the month, September through December.

Bonsu dates are:
• Sept. 18
• Oct. 16
• Nov. 20
• Dec. 18

Church steeple lifted on Thursday morning

This Thursday the contractor for the First United Methodist Church building project plans to lift the final stage of the steeple on to the tower. 

Assuming no unexpected delays, this should take place in the vicinity of 10 a.m.  Viewing must be from across Main Street. 

The church message to persons interested in watching this proceedure: It is always possible the 120-ton crane could start a bit earlier so don't plan to be fashionably late and don't be surprised if it happens closer to 10:30 a.m. There are a lot of variables that will not be encountered until the process begins.

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