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Still time to check out "The Winter Palace" for Aug. 6 book discussion at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

There's still time to join the August book discussion group at the Ada Public Library.  novel "The Winter Palace," by Eva Stachniak, will be discussed at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

Story summary:

"Her name is Barbara—in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she’s allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth, amid the glitter and cruelty of the world’s most eminent court.

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Friday is deadline to have your garage sale listed on the Ada Lincoln Highway Buy Way map

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

If you want your garage sale listed in the Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale Ada map, the deadline to sign up is Friday, July 26. The sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9-10.

The Buy Way Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, in Northern on Main to finalize plans for this year's event. They have a target of 50 garage sales for the August weekend.

The committee invites members from the community to volunteer at the booth at the Depot during the Buy Way sale. The Depot booth is the point of contact for garage sale map distribution. The committee is asking for two-hour volunteer time slots from residents.

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Artist rendering

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

Here is an artist rendering of the new Ada First United Methodist Church. Details of the project are on this page.

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Ada First United Methodist Church congregation approves new building plan

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

RENDERINGS AND FLOOR PLANS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

First United Methodist Church in Ada has voted to move forward with construction of their new church building on their historic site in downtown Ada.

This $6 million, 25,000-square-foot project will be supported by insurance receipts from the tragic March 2012 fire and significant gifts from members, friends, and other churches.

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Ada's green thumbs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

Hey! Things are growing and blooming and ripening at the Village Garden. (Reema Bazzy photo)

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Ada High cheerleaders in two area county fair competitions

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

Ada High School cheerleaders will compete in two area county fairs this month, according to Jami Dellifeld. Here's the information:

 

Seneca County Fair - Saturday, July 27
100 Hopewell Ave, Tiffin, in the new Entertainment Building
Competition begins at 10 a.m.
Admission is $6

Auglaize County Fair - Monday, July 29
Auglaize County Fairgrounds at Grandstand
1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta
Competition begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission to Grandstand is free. Must to pay to enter fair.

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