Ada's latest news

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Common Thread, with Ada native Kevin Plaugher (right), entertained Friday evening's Music on Main, a program sponsored by the Buy Ada First committee.

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Every car has a story and Eleanor is no exception.

Eleanor is the pet name of this 54-year-old Ada beauty.

This 1961 Dodge Pioneer, a Division of Doge Dart, was on display in the Ada railroad depot park during Friday's Music on Main.

Eleanor has a push button transmission. That means that instead of a gear, the driver simply pushed a button to shift.

Of course, this Pioneer is equipped with a V-8 engine, a 318. That means it will outrun most cars on the road today. The bad news is its gas mileage. However, it was built in the days of 35 cents a gallon gas, so gas money wasn't much of a consideration.

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Summer Reading is only as successful as the efforts of all involved; we recognize and appreciate the Ada Schools and Chanda Smith, School Librarian, in their willingness to let us come in and talk-up Summer Reading with the kids. We are truly grateful for the dedication of the individuals and families who signed up and stuck out Summer Reading, their commitment to reading and infectious excitement for the programs AND the prizes. And I personally appreciate and recognize all the efforts of the library staff, especially Ms. Natalie, who's tireless energy and dedication to education and fun was a huge part of its success!

 

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Ben Bowers continues to test our knowledge of Ada.

Here's a section of a plaque located some where within the village. A couple observations: the years 1936-37 are in plain view.

You'll find names of several important Ada people list.

Those include H.J. Sousley, E.B. Cretors, Bessie Stemple, R.L. Runser, J.S Main, R.C. Cole, W.E. Binkley, E.M. Neiswander and Luther Hesser

And, Ada youngesters might have more familiarity with this plaque than adults. With those comments, we'll keep you guessing.

Answer below:

It's the plaque in the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool.

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The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will meet at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, at Community Health Professionals, according to Deb Curlis, president.

A special guest speaker will make a presentation on energy saving ideas.

"We will travel to Ruth Roider’s “Gallery for the Arts” ribbon cutting ceremony at the end of the meeting.

 

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Jerry McBride’s farm at 11312 County Road 60, Dola, will be the site of a Hardin County Twilight Tour program. 

This program, focusing on farm solar power, will be held Thursday, July 16, from 7-8:30 pm.  The event will allow time to see first-hand a recently installed and operating solar power system, which is mounted on the roof of the local farmer’s barn.  There will also be a presentation inside the barn, so attendees are asked to bring along lawn chairs. 

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