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Event of the century? United Methodist steeple now watches over Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 4, 2014

A well-deserved and impromptu round of applause.

That sound resonated throughout Main Street Ada at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, marking the successful lifting and placement of a 18,000-pound steeple (9 tons) atop the Ada First United Methodist Church.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

An appreciative crowd of over 200 persons talked, hugged, photographed, took videos and walked away knowing they’d remember today for a long, long time.

One person said it might be the event of the century in Ada.

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Here's the weekend specials at Mustard Seed Cafe

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

In addition to Mustard Seed’s regular menu on Friday and Saturday nights, the following features will be available this weekend:

Monkfish with Mussels & Pancetta in heavy cream and tomatoes



Pan-Seared Scallops in Sesame Sauce over cellophane noodles with pineapple, green onion and roasted peanuts



Light Plate - Zucchini Cakes with roasted red peppers, lemon cream and quinoa



Dessert - Lemon Rice Pudding with caramel and pistachios


Outdoor dining is available.  Beer, wine and specialty cocktails may be enjoyed indoors or out.  For more information, phone 567-226-1120.

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August temperatures right on target

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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.

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AEP contractors will start clearing tree limbs from utility lines

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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.

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"Winter's Tale" quilt

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The United Methodist Women of the Ada First United Methodist Church have again made a quilt for the Ada Harvest and Herb Fest. Tickets for a raffle are available from members of the United Methodist Women and the church office. The quilt, “Winter’s Tale,” was designed by Cathy Smalley. Pictured are Virginia Frattarola, Janet Roll, Cathy Smalley, Doris Cotsamire, Lora Smith, and Connie Fleming.  (Picture taken at the Ada Public Library)

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

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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).

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