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Observations: Church, cats and crossings (railroad)

Two Lessons from Church
Giving the children's sermon at the Baptist Church, Pastor Jack  Duffy told of a lady who was blind from birth, how it was difficult for her to get by in the world. However, the woman said, "The first person I see will be Jesus."

Later, Dave Rouch, giving a testimonial about his walk in faith, recounted this: I was the driver, God was in the backseat giving directions; then I learned God should be in the driver's seat.

Pitty the Poor Cats and Dogs
This month's cold and snow must make it difficult for stray cats and dogs to survive...if only more were rescued.

Observations, insights & sighting: Birds, quiet town and ONU

All About the Birds...No Bees
One local resident reported a flock of 50 robins near the railroad park downtown. A couple of days later another large group of robins was spotted elsewhere in Ada. So, this sent us to our computer to learn more about migration of the American robin. Are they arriving this early? It's the dead of winter, temps hovering around zero. Any robin in this territory would have trouble pulling a worm from the ground.

Seems that some robins stay in Ada all winter. When they do, it is common to find them in large flocks.

Special Viva Maria's Valentine's Day buffet on Feb. 14 menu

Viva Maria’s Italian Restaurant, 124 E. Buckeye Ave., Ada, is offering a specialty buffet for Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14.

The $13.95 buffet includes:
• Tricolor tortellini in Alfredo sauce
• Spaghetti with meat sauce
• Salad with Dominic’s Italian-Ranch dressing
• Bruschetta
• Fried dough with cannoli cream and chocolate drizzle
• Cream puffs

Also on the menu are eight additional dishes. The evening special is pasta carbonara.

Mustard Seed Cafe, Bluffton, offers full day of romance on Feb. 14

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces a day full of romance on Saturday, Feb. 14.  A Champagne Brunch is available 10-3 and a Candlelight Dinner for Two will be offered 5-8.

Champagne Brunch ($25 per person)
●Bellini or Mimosa (alcoholic or non)
●Goat Cheese Crostini with Strawberry Compote
●Baked Egg with tomatoes, herbs & cream
●Brie, Bacon & Walnut Flatbread with drizzled honey
●Crème Brulee French Toast

Here's February features from Mustard Seed Cafe, Bluffton

Mustard Seed Café, (567-226-1120) 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its
February features.

DINNER:
1 - Crab-stuffed Sole in beurre blanc with light greens and vinaigrette
2 - Pan-seared Salmon over couscous with Mediterranean ragout and feta
3 - Veal Medallions over polenta with mixed mushroom pan sauce

Kenton Amvets Auxiliary pork loin dinner Jan. 24

Kenton Amvets Auxiliary will hold a pork loin dinner from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at the post, 417 W. Espy St., Kenton.

Cost is $7 and it is open to the public.

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