Sometimes the weather makes a pig turn blue and fall over, especially when it is April 9, the ground covered in snow, snow plows working, and gusty winds make the wind/chill 9 degrees. (Monty Siekerman photo)
For one shining moment, the world came together...at a multicultural fair at ONU on Friday evening.
Here, Shishir Yadav (left) of Nepal and Aron Hagos of Eritrea stand before many colorful flags, the flags representing the 25 countries which ONU students call home.
Nepal suffered a devastating earthquake a year ago; Eritrea borders Ethiopia. Both students are in Ada to get advanced law degrees.
Would you like to save money on laundry detergent and fabric softener?
The Ada Music Booster detergent sale is designed to help you save money on things you normally buy. It is underway now.
The detergent sale features several varieties of detergents and fabric softeners, including those formulated for high efficiency washing machines.
All buckets of detergent and fabric softener come in a 5-gallon bucket marked with the type of product, along with a pump for easy dispensing.
These are high-quality private label products that are not affiliated with big name brands. Each bucket sells for $45, which comes to just 7 cents per ounce.
For several years, the caboose in Railroad Depot Park has needed painting and refurbishing. Now, after extensive study, the upgrade may be at hand.
Mayor David Retterer has called a meeting of village officials and civic leaders to hear the recommendations of a class of engineering students enrolled in EPIC, which stands for Engineering Projects in Community Service.
The team will present the results of its work at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 11, in room 207 of Biggs Engineering Building. The report will include information, such as:
There's a weekend open house in Ada and you are invited.
Ruth Roiter's Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main St., will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9.
The Gallery features original works by Ada artists and artisans.
Roiter said that visitors will be served wine and munchies on Friday. On Saturday will be coffee, juice and breads. In addition a collection of Gallery items will be raffled.
When Roiter opened the gallery she described its purpose this way: “I set the stage. The artists are the performers.”
