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Ada community pep rally Aug. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 22, 2014

The annual fall Ada community pep rally is set for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, at Ada War Memorial Park. That announcement is among several concerning next week at Ada schools. The other announcements follow:

ATTENTION STUDENTS WHO DRIVE TO SCHOOL: Pick up a parking pass form for a parking tag. Forms are available in the HSO. Tags are free; a replacement tag will cost $1.

2 HR EARLY DISMSSAL: Students will be dismissed at 1:30 for Teacher-In-Service Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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Nichelson Fire Fund established after fire destroys residences

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 22, 2014

A fire destroyed the residences of Dean and Rita Nichelson and Donna Nichelson on Aug. 4. Both dwellings and all of their contents were a total loss. 

An account has been set up at the Ada Office of the Liberty National Bank to accept financial donations for the Nichelson families for temporary housing and for the re-building and re-furnishing of their homes. 

Checks can be made payable to the Nichelson Fire Fund and dropped off or mailed to:                              Liberty National Bank,
118 South Main Street,
Ada, Ohio 45810. 

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Waiting for take off

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 21, 2014

You know this phrase from childhood: "Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors and see all the people." Some day you may tell your grandchildren that you stood beside the steeple of the First United Methodist Church before it was put into place atop the church. In the meantime, the steeple sits on the ground in front of the church.

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Pre-sale chicken barbecue tickets on sale until Aug. 22

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 21, 2014

Ticket pre-sales continue until Friday, Aug. 22, for the annual Ada Music Boosters Chicken barbecue. Held before the first home football game of the year, the barbecue will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 29. The Bulldogs host USV at War Memorial Stadium, game time 7:30 p.m.

The annual Chicken barbecue is a major fund-raiser for the Ada Music Boosters with proceeds benefitting numerous projects for the Ada School’s music department. Contact any band or choir member to purchase tickets, or call Dave Smittle at 419-230-8147. Tickets are being sold now through Aug. 22.

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Ohio Northern University’s Metzger Nature Center celebrates 25th anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Ohio Northern University Metzger Nature Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an open house and picnic on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m.

ONU alumni and guests will have the opportunity to tour the grounds and participate in a number of family-friendly outdoor activities led by ONU students.

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Breakfast in Alger Sept. 6

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage.

Suggested donation is $7.00. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available. Can’t get there? Call 419- 679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery.

Located at the Alger Social Center on Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.

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