15 Minutes with Noah Allen
Interview by Bailey Bowers
Photos by Noah Allen
Tell us about being homeschooled. What are the best and worst parts about it?
So to clarify about homeschooling in general, the reason I choose to be homeschooled (and the reason my parents gave me the opportunity) is that it gives me the ability to expand my worldview and mind. Why? Because I’m not taught what someone wants me to be taught but I can develop my own ideas about the world - it’s less consuming and more thinking.
Ernest E. Hopson, Jr., 77, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born Oct. 2, 1936, in Auxier, Kentucky, to Ernest E. and Marie (Webb) Hopson, Sr. who preceed him in death. On July 23, 1956, he married Harlene Sue Wells and she survives in Ada. They just celebrated 58 years of marriage.
Twenty-one proms ago – 1993 to be exact – this was the Ada High School prom court.
From left to right (top and front), Matt Mumma and Mandy Knell, Todd Bucher and Traci Aronhalt, Matt Walters (king), and Lindsey Keller (queen), Kyle Poling and Missy Kidd, and Brad Jones and Arlene Lasko.
Unless you keep close track of obscure holidays and observances, you probably didn’t know that August is “What Will Be Your Legacy? Month." Still, you might want to use this particular month as a useful reminder to take action on what could be one of your most important financial goals: leaving a meaningful legacy.
Here's a view you don't see every day. It's construction work going on East Lima Avenue, photographed through the bottom of one of the earth movers. For a video of East Lima Avenue work, click here.
Barbacoa Beef Tacos - slow-roasted brisket in a sauce of chipotle peppers, cilantro, onion, garlic and lime, served in corn tortillas with our own freshly-made salsa cruda and hand-shredded sharp white cheddar. Served with a side of Mexican Red Rice and limes. Pair with Inversion IPA or a glass of Reserve de Bon Pas Cote-du-Rhone.
Artichoke Pancetta Pasta - angel hair pasta with roasted artichokes, pancetta, spinach and shallots in a roasted red pepper parmesan creme sauce. Pair with a Victory Prima Pils or a glass of Sycamore Lake Riesling.
