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Book Review: Navajo mythology comes alive after the climate apocalypse

Posted by Staff on Sunday, July 31, 2022

By Robert McCool

If you have read Tony Hillerman you know the legends and folktales about immortal beings living in the Sacred Mountains that surround the Dine'tah (Navajo reservation). Those same mountains protected the parched desert that is now the Dine'tah when the apocalypse drowned most of the world with the “Big Water.” And, after the Energy Wars there wasn't enough fuel to maintain the lifestyle we enjoy now. The world lay fallow and empty without an apology from anyone. These are dystopian tales.

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Julie Ann (Tracy) Butterfield taught at Ada Elementary School

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 30, 2022

Julie Ann (Tracy) Butterfield, age 53, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 21, 1969, in Lima, Ohio to Larry C. and Carol (Fisher) Tracy.  Her father and stepmother, Larry and Phyllis Tracy survive in Lima; and her mother and stepfather, Carol and Russell Parker survive in Lima.  On February 15, 1992, Julie married Rick Butterfield and he survives in Harrod.

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Last day of summer reading 2022

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 30, 2022

Last call for summer reading sumbissions to the Ada Public Library!

Organizers have posted this shout out: "Thank you for supporting your library! Remember to get your tickets entered before midnight (July 30, 2022) for a chance to win our prize drawings."

For more information on the Ada Public Library, visit www.AdaLibrary.org

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Rentals impact municipal pool schedule

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 30, 2022

From the Ada Municipal Pool:

"We are jam packed with private rentals this weekend (July 30-31) so here are some notes to know!

"Our morning rentals will go until 1:00 p.m. Therefore, our doors will open slightly after 1:00 today and tomorrow to make sure all of the rental guests are able to head out.

"Our evening rentals were bumped up to 7:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday due to our low attendance numbers in the evenings the past week. Today and tomorrow the pool will close at 6:45 p.m. to allow time to clean up between our daily swim and rental times.

"We hope to see you and thank you for understanding these small changes for the weekend!"

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Tickets on sale for 2022 F&M Picnic Raffle

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 30, 2022

The 109th Annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic includes a raffle with prizes worth $2,000. You need not be present to win.

The drawing will be at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 on the Main Stage.

Tickets are $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00. Each ticket is a vote for a prince, princess and top vote-getter. (Photo of contestants.)

There will be ticket sales on the day of the picnic.

1st prize - Flat Screen TV

2nd prize - Kalahari Gift Card

3rd prize - Outdoor Patio Set

4th prize - Blackstone Griddle

5th prize - 2 OSU Tickets for September 10

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2022 Farmers & Merchants Picnic plans announced

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 30, 2022

Saturday, August 13 is the 109th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic at Ada's War Memorial Park. The attached event poster details the full day of activities and entertainment prepared by local organizers.

(See Tickets on sale for 2022 F&M Raffle.)

The entire day will be busy with activities:

8:00 a.m. - Ohio Western Horse Association Show - Contest, halter and performance classes

9:00 a.m. - Registration for Truck & Semi Show - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. show

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