Note: This is the first of a series of columns from the Ada Public Library's tech trainer.
By Chloe Noel, Tech Trainer - Ada Public Library
Around this holly jolly holiday season, many of you will probably recieve a new laptop, tablet, or cell phone from Santa (if you've been nice this year).
When setting up your new device, it will likely require the creation of a new account or email address - so be sure to write all the information down.
Keep a notebook or journal of all emails, user names, passwords and pin codes
created on the new device, or you may find yourself locked out and out of luck!
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
About 20 houses were built in Ada on Friday evening, all within a matter of hours.
That's enough to fill a subdivision. The houses, all one-story, were made by kids...gingerbread houses.
If you are looking to entertain kids with something creative, and gooey, then building gingerbread houses fits the bill.
The project was sponsored by the Ada Public Library, but held at the United Methodist Church across the street because the library itself is undergoing an addition and renovation, but not of gingerbread.
Roger Young is the new fiscal officer for the Ada Public Library. Roger taught accounting at ONU from 1964-1999, so he is well-qualified for the part time library job. In addition, he has served as treasurer for many organizations in town during the past half century.
By Monty Siekerman
Lynne Scott will have a book signing at the Ada Public Library from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Dec.. 9. Her newest book titled "Tails from the Kennel: Truths Taught" will be available for $10. The book also is available on Amazon for $11.95.
The book describes some of the things that Lynne, a kennel owner, has learned from the dogs and how lessons they taught her can be applied to Scripture and everyday life.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Public Library celebrated its 100th birthday on Thursday evening. The library can only be described as "You've come a long way, baby" because it began a century ago in the women's restroom of the town hall.
That arrangement didn't last long. By 1918 the library found a home in the Brewer Block on Main. By the next year, the books (and staff) were housed at 108 E. Highland, a distinctive brick building that is now for sale. The library remained there until 1953.
The library moved into its current building in 1953. An addition and renovation in 1994 expanded and modernized the facility.
The Festival of Trees cooking baking contest winners are:
Old Family Favorite: Joann Hageman, oatmeal chocolate chip Tastiest: Ellie Curlis, snickerdoodles Most Unique: Laura Rettig, potato chip cookies Best Decorated: Lisha Wilkerson, frosty bites Santa's Favorite: Jane Maloney, eggnog cheesecake Honorable Mention: Marilyn Green's iced sugar cookies.
