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Graphic novel "Blankets" next library book discussion topic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 24, 2013

The next Ada Public Library book discussion group tackles a graphic novel "Blankets," by Craig Thompson.

The discussion is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 2. Persons interested in joining the discussion may check out a copy of the novel soon.

Plot

Blankets chronicles Craig's adolescence and young adulthood, his childhood relationship with his younger brother, and the conflicts he experiences regarding Christianity and his first love.

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Krysti's Music Studio offers July 15-18 youth art camp

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 24, 2013

Krysti's Music Studio, 334 S. Main St., Bluffton, will hold an Art Camp for youth Monday through Thursday, July 15-18, at the Bluffton studio, according to Krysti Schey, studio owner.

Times to choose from are 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. Depending upon the number of registrants a 2 to 4 p.m. time slot may open.

"This camp is for youth ages 5 through high school. The cost is $66 total, or only $35 if the student is also taking summer music lessons," said Schey.

Mandy Huston, a recent Bluffton University art graduate, will be lead the students in several projects throughout the week. 

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Bingo every Thursday in July

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, June 24, 2013

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays in July at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. Those dates are July 4, July 11, July 18 and July 25.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m..

Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper
packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club and Ada Music
Boosters.

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Ada Senior Citizens schedule trip to Sauder Village

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, June 24, 2013

Ada Senior Citizens is sponsering a bus trip to Sauder Village on Wednesday, July 24. 

Cost of the trip is $48.  This includes the bus ride on a 40-passenger bus with air conditioning and lavatory, entry into the musem, an Amish-style buffet meal, shopping and a visit to a candy store. 

The bus will leave Ada from the railroad depot.  For information  or to make reservations call Terry at 419-634-9515 or Judy at 419-634-0422.

Ada Senior Citizens, a social organzation founded in Ada in 1971 meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. at the Community Health Professionals Bldg. on S.R. 235. 

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Patricia A. "Patty" Fraley, 1950-2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, June 24, 2013

Patricia A. "Patty" Fraley, age 62, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on July 29, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Ervin and Bethel (Prater) Collins, who preceded her in death. She first married Carey Hawk and they are divorced. She then married Carl Fraley on July 28, 1978 and he survives in Alger, Ohio.

Patty previously worked at ACE Hardware in Kenton and The Barr 5&10 Store for over 20 years. She retired from the Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County Library where she worked as a Librarian Assistant. She was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Church.

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Wednesday deadline for Ada events to be posted in July-August CIC Community Highlights

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 24, 2013

What's happening in Ada in July and August? The Ada Icon soliciates information about events taking place in the Ada school district this summer. Information will be posted on the next issue of Ada Community Highlights, a calendar, which is a joint project between the  Community Improvement Corporation and The Ada Icon.

Persons with information may send the following to: [email protected]:

• Name of event
• Date of event
• Time of event
• Price of admission (if there is an admission fee)
• Contact person

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