The band, Mississippi Bones, which includes musicians from Ada and other Hardin County communities, recently signed for a vinyl release with Bilocation Records, according to Dusty Donley of the group.
Their album 'Songs for the Rejects, Slackers & Rabble Rousers' will be out during 2015 on hand numbered, limited edition high performance 180g vinyl.
Members of the band are: Jared Collins, vocals; Dusty Donley of Ada, guitar; Derik Dunson, guitar; Jason Rector, bass; Jason Miller, drums; and Heather Collins, backing up vocalist.
Mustard Seed Cafe, 562 N. Main St. Bluffton, will be offering the following features during January.
DINNER:
Red Snapper with Romesco Sauce and black olives over Polenta
Pork Scallopini with smashed red skin potatoes and kale greens
Beef Carbonnade over roasted potatoes
SALAD:
Luxembourg Salad
SOUP:
French Onion Soup
LIGHT PLATE:
Crostini with herbed goat cheese, sauteed herb mushrooms, sun dried tomato pesto
The Inn at ONU offers a cozy fireplace on Friday, Jan. 9, with piano music performed by Dean Altstaetter, plus hot appetizer buffet (or order from the Pub menu). It's the perfect way to kick off your weekend or simply take a deep breath at the end of a busy week. Bring your friends and family.
Altstaetter served on the piano faculty at Ohio Northern University for 13 years. On the weekends he plays keyboards with the local rock band, the Hipnotix, from Lima. He is also the principal organist/ pianist at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Does the milk man bring pasteurized Ada Dairy milk to your doorstep each morning? He probably delivered it to your grandparent's doorstep. The Ada Dairy was one of several local milk producers who once upon a time had home delivery in Ada. A display of glass milk containers of several former area dairies is on display in the Blufton Public Library this month.
The Ada Boy Scouts Troop 124 met recently at the St. Mark¹s Lutheran Church for their Court of Honor. This is a ceremony run by the boys to honor their achievements and advancements.
The Master of Ceremonies was Aaron Spar, who serves as the Troop Scribe. The celebration opened up with Jacob Butterfield, Quartermaster, leading those attending in the Pledge of Allegiance and Deavan Scott, Troop Guide, guiding the group in the BS Oath. Mr. Kurtz, Troop Chaplain, led them in prayer before they shared their favorite pizza.
