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"Love in Small Doses," Lynne Scott's latest novel - get an autographed copy on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 10, 2014

Saturday is your chance to have a book purchased and signed by Ada author Lynne Scott.

Her newest novel has a signing party from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., in the former location of Gardner Drug Store.

Her latest novel, “Love in Small Doses,” is the story of a small town pharmacist and the changes she and the town experience when a large retailer moves in for competition.

Copies of Scott’s earlier novels will also be available for purchase at Saturday’s signing.

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Here's the latest from the Ada Kiwanis Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 10, 2014

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday Nov. 4, at noon at McIntosh Center, O.N.U., Ada. President John Berg called the meeting to order at noon.

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger, was present with an official search warrant for the missing Kiwanis gavel. The warrant was given to President Berg with the promise that the police department would continue the investigation into the gavel’s disappearance.

The birthday of member Bill Fuller (November 4th) was noted in song.
The Kiwanis Anniversary of Carol Friesner (November 5, 2013) was noted.

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Ada takes second place in NWC Scholastic Bowl

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 6, 2014

Crestview won the Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl competition with a perfect 6-0 record in matches held at Columbus Grove High School on November 1. Crestview's win is the fourth consecutive NWC Scholastic Bowl championship.

Bluffton and Ada tied for 2nd with 4-2 records in the competition followed by Allen East, Delphos Jefferson, Spencerville and Columbus Grove.  Lincolnview and Paulding did not have teams entered in the competition.

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Ada High School FFA members travel to national convention

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 5, 2014

By Morgan Roberts, Ada FFA Reporter

The Ada FFA Chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 29-30.

During the two days, members visited the National Career Show, the FFA shopping area, and attended several sessions with motivational speakers. The group also toured Churchill Downs horse racing track and museum.

Over 50,000 FFA students, parents and advisor were in attendance at the this 87th annual convention. The convention theme for 2014 was “Go All Out.”

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David Retterer, his honor, the mayor, now adds "Distinguished Citizen" to his title

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 4, 2014

For the 49th year, Ada's town and gown sat down to a great meal, met new residents of the community and honored one person as Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

The event, Nov. 3, held in McIntosh Center, also recognized previous Distinguished Citizens of the Year. But, last night's spotlight shined on David Retterer, Ada's mayor, who received the 2014 "distinquished" honor.

ALL-TIME LIST OF DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

In a brief acceptance speech, he gave tribute to all the Ada village employees who help to make his job easier. He also paid tribute to last year's honored citizen in attendance, 101-year-old Agnes Crates.

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15 minutes with Katlin Huggins (TenEyck), 2010 AHS grad

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 31, 2014

15 Minutes with Katlin Huggins (TenEyck)
By Torie Wright
 

You graduated from Ada High School in 2010. What have you been doing since then?
I attended Cosmetology School but am currently not doing that. I work for Westport Homes and am looking into getting my realtor's license and maybe going back to school in the near future.

How did you end up living in Indiana?
I moved to Indiana with Thomas and Jordan Hirn after we graduated high school. Honestly it was the best decision I made after high school.

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