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Want to be Harvest and Herb queen? Here's how

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Want to be queen for a day?

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival committee invites contestants who are between the ages of 15 to 18 to enter this year's queen competition, according to Arlene Allison.

The entry form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

To enter, contestants answer three questions:
1 - If you were to support a special cause or offer to volunteer for a special organization, which would it be and why?

2 - Describe three characteristics that make you who and what you are today.

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Brauen's Gourds open house Sept. 5-6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Brauen's Gourds, 7140 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton, will hold their annual fall open house in early September.

Hours are:
• Saturday, Sept. 5 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept.6 - 1 to 4 p.m.

The gourds are created by Don and Jodi Brauen.

CLICK HERE FOR THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE. - MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM -

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Elder abuse topic of lunch and learn Sept. 17 at CHP

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Community Health Professionals, Ada, and Liberty National Bank, Ada, will hold a free "lunch and learn" program from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at the CHP building, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

Elder abuse is the topic of the program. Jayme Richards, executive director of the Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services, Columbus, is the speaker.

The program is free. Participants will receive a box lunch courtesy of Liberty National Bank.

Donations are welcome and will go toward CHP hospice patient care fund.To attend RSVP by Monday, Sept. 14, to Community Health Professionals, 419-634-7443.

 

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Ada athletic passes on sale at school office

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Ada High School athletic passes are on sale now for the 2015-16 season. Tickets are available from the high school office.

Prices follow:
• Family pass $225
• Adult fall sports pass $40
• Student fall sports pass $35
• Adult combined pass (fall/winter) $80
• Student combined pass (fall/winter) $55

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Hardin County Fair carcass show of champions Sept. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

Did you ever wonder how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail?  

The OSU Extension office announced the 2015 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions to be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6: p.m. 

The annual carcass show will be held at Mt. Victory Meats, 670 East Marion Street in Mt. Victory.  The carcass show will evaluate the meat value of the grand champion and reserve champion steers, barrows, gilts, lambs and goats.

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Bluffton Family Recreation fall newsletter listing classes now on Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

The September, October and November Bluffton Family Recreation newsletter is now on the Icon. Several Ada area residents hold memberships.

The newsletter lists programs from youth through adults. In addition, indoor soccer information is included, as well as membership prices.

BFR is located at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150, or www.bfronline.net.

To view the newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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