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Christmas banners and greenery adorn more than 100 light poles in Ada for the upcoming holiday season. Jeffery Nichols (top) and Eli Sexton of the street department make Main Street merry and bright on Monday. They and Cheryl Geer completed the work in one day.  (Monty Siekerman photo)

New design, seating, painting and flooring on the way

McDonald’s in Ada will see a major interior remodeling starting on Monday, Dec. 3. The lobby will be closed for three weeks but the drive thru will remain open during the change. Target date for completion is Dec. 21.

A kiosk will be installed inside where customers may order and pay with a credit card for their purchase. Cash registers will remain for those who do not wish to use the kiosk.

Other interior changes include:

* new interior design
* new seating
* new painting
* new flooring

The exterior will remain the same, including the drive thru area and parking. The local restaurant will continue to have a patio.

It's all part of Dec. 3 Ada chamber's "Merry on Main"

Santa will be there. So will the Grinch. There will also be live reindeer, a live nativity and choir and lots more.

Merry on Main launches Ada's holiday season celebration. The 6th annual event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 3, in downtown Ada. The event is sponsored by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

Deb Curlis, chamber director says, "Stroll down Main Street Ada and enjoy some Christmas cheer on Dec. 3."

Preschool story times continue on Monday nights at the Alger Public Library at 6:30 p.m..  On Nov. 27 Miss Stacey will host a special pajama story time. Kids are asked to come in their pajamas and bring their favorite blanket.  Sessions on Dec. 3 and 10 will be about the Christmas holidays. Story times usually include books, games, crafts, snacks, and other activities.

The monthly free movie night at the Alger Library is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The featured film is "Incredibles 2" and is rated PG.  A snack is included and everyone is welcome.

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
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December 1904 the foundation for the Rail Road tower to pneumatically operate protective gates at Main and Johnson was started. The tower was torn down in 1960.

Meet Tucker, He is one year old. Tucker is ready for adoption and waiting for his forever family today.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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