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July 2013

Several Hootenannies 4-H Club qualify for state fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 29, 2013

Pictured: Members who didn't use plastic gloves when tie-dying their club shirts. Left to right: Landyn Hijma, Dillon Beiler, Meadow Cromer, Isaac Davis, and Preston Brien.

By Faith Holbrook, Reporter
The last meeting of the Hootenannies 4-H Club was held at the farm of Advisor Grant Mizek.  It was opened by president Laura Spradlin.  Megan Williams asked for members' favorite zoo animal for roll call.

The Hardin Co Triathlon was discussed.  Members competing will be Landyn Hijma, Seth Davis and Preston Brien.

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Lots of Ada 4-H animals visit to Bluffton retirement home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 29, 2013

Several members of the Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H Club took their animals to Bluffton on July 25. There they showed them to residents of the Mennonite Memorial Home.

To view photos of the show, open the attachment at the bottom of this story, BELOW THE VIDEO.

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Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre open house Aug. 3; free classes week of Aug. 5

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 29, 2013

Rhythm in Motion Dance Centre 220 N. Main St., Ada, will host its 7th annual open house on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to Darcey Schneider, studio owner.

Taking place will be registration for fall classes, fitted for your dance shoes, purchase and shop for new dance attire, bags, and more, according to Schneider. There will be free giveaways. 

Free classes week of Aug. 5

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Dave Simon served in countless Ada community activities

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 29, 2013

David A. Simon, 65, died Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 10:40 a.m. at his residence in rural Ada. He was born on June 10, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to Sylvan "Dutch" and Wanda (Morrison) Simon; both are deceased. Oct. 11, 1969 he married Karen Krofft and she survives in Ada.

Dave retired as a Machinist from Dana Corporation in Lima, and was a member of the UAW Local 1765. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He volunteered his service to the Ada community for 18 years as a member of the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department ending his service as a Captain. Dave was a 1966 graduate of Ada High School.

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ONU will install field turf in Dial-Roberson Stadium, ONU Track and Field Complex

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 26, 2013

By Jose Nogueras

Ohio Northern University's Dial-Roberson Stadium and the infield of the track complex, located adjacent to the football facility, will both receive artificial turf for the upcoming 2013-14 season.

"The addition of turf at Ohio Northern University will help strengthen and add greater facility depth and flexibility to our athletic programs as well as provide more opportunities for all of our students," said Daniel A. DiBiasio, president of Ohio Northern University. "Ohio Northern's athletic programs are a regional and national power, and with this addition we will be able to enhance soccer, football, and track and field."

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Sharon MacKenzie tells Kiwanis about naturalization ceremony in Findlay

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, July 26, 2013

Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at 12:01 p.m. in Conference Room #7, McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress

The member birthdays of Harold Friesner, July 21; John Berg, July 25; and Bob McCurdy, July 29 were noted.

It was noted that recent Chicken BBQ was a very successful project.

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Here's what's happening in Hardin County this week

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, July 25, 2013

Safety Council Deadline - July 31
Are you paying too much for Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Premiums? The BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene sponsors the Hardin County Safety Council, and offers rebates and bonuses to almost every employer. Employers are now eligible to receive up to 4 percent back on their BWC Premiums. For more information about the Hardin County Safety Council, contact Angela Rembis at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance at 419.673.4131 or [email protected]. Deadline to sign up for Safety Council isJuly 31.

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Still time to check out "The Winter Palace" for Aug. 6 book discussion at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

There's still time to join the August book discussion group at the Ada Public Library.  novel "The Winter Palace," by Eva Stachniak, will be discussed at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 6. 

Story summary:

"Her name is Barbara—in Russian, Varvara. Nimble-witted and attentive, she’s allowed into the employ of the Empress Elizabeth, amid the glitter and cruelty of the world’s most eminent court.

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Friday is deadline to have your garage sale listed on the Ada Lincoln Highway Buy Way map

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

If you want your garage sale listed in the Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale Ada map, the deadline to sign up is Friday, July 26. The sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9-10.

The Buy Way Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 30, in Northern on Main to finalize plans for this year's event. They have a target of 50 garage sales for the August weekend.

The committee invites members from the community to volunteer at the booth at the Depot during the Buy Way sale. The Depot booth is the point of contact for garage sale map distribution. The committee is asking for two-hour volunteer time slots from residents.

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Ada First United Methodist Church congregation approves new building plan

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 25, 2013

RENDERINGS AND FLOOR PLANS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

First United Methodist Church in Ada has voted to move forward with construction of their new church building on their historic site in downtown Ada.

This $6 million, 25,000-square-foot project will be supported by insurance receipts from the tragic March 2012 fire and significant gifts from members, friends, and other churches.

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