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Hardin County May 4-H newsletter posted on Icon

The Ada Icon now has the May Hardin County 4-H newsletter posted for Icon viewers. It is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

It includes several important calendar dates related to the Hardin County Fair plus other significant 4-H news.

Rotary Club has chicken barbecue tickets on sale for June 14

The Ada Rotary Club is selling tickets for a Back Yard Bird BBQ chicken barbecue held in conjunction with the first “Music on Main,” planned for Friday, June 14.

The barbecue serving is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and pickups are available at Hays Insurance drive-through 202 S. Main St.

Tickets are $8 each and include one-half chicken, cole slaw and beans. Tickets are available from any Rotarian or from Rich Meininger, 419-634-2642, or Gary Hull, 419-234-4632.

Proceeds from the dinner go toward Rotary scholarship funds at Ada High School, dictionaries for area elementary students  and other Ada community projects.

ONU Child Development Center receives state quality award

The Ohio Northern University Child Development Center has received a Three-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s early care and education programs.

ONU’s Child Development Center was recognized for its excellence and ongoing commitment to children.

Nine valedictorians, two salutatorians in the Ada HS class of 2013

PHOTOS IN AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

The Ada High School class of 2013 graduated with nine valedictorians and two salutatorians.

Richland Manor celebrates the 1940s

In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, the residents of Richland Manor enjoyed a week’s worth of festivities and an evening full patriotism in late May. This “USO Dinner” was planned specially for the campus residents and featured a menu that contained buffet cuisine similar to what one could find in an Army canteen.

The chef-prepared menu included appetizers and assorted entrées served buffet-style.

The week leading up to the dinner featured special programming, activities and trivia that tied in to the USO theme, including: united we stand bingo, heroes trivia, and a patriotic baking class.

2nd annual Community Park Sing June 29

The second annual community park sing, sponsored by the Hardin County Gospel Association takes place at the Ada Park, starting at noon on Saturday, June 29.

Performers include:

• Rachael Taylor
• Jim Sheldon
• Cornerstone
• Jacob Reel
• The Sister's - Sandi and Kaylene,
• Donna Sue
• Chris Baldwin
• Jim Bloomfield
• One Voice
• Kent Young
• 4-4-1
and New Dawning.

Persons wanting more information may contact Dana at 419-233-4476 or Sandi at 419-302-3014.

A free-will offering will be takenn and food service will be available.

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