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Bikers' Strong will escort Amelia on Sunday; you can participate

A Bikers’ Strong fundraiser and escort for Amelia Griffin takes plan in Ada on Sunday, Sept. 4. The organization is an association of bikers and non-bikers who help fight childhood cancer and to help others.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and starts at the Ada War Memorial Park.

Sponsors of the fundraiser said: “We will escort Amelia and her family out of Ada as she heads to get yet another treatment.”

Bikers will line up at 3 p.m. and the bikes will roll out of Ada between 3:30 and 4 p.m.

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Where is the Queen of Ada?

Yes, it's the queen, but where in Ada does she preside? Most Icon viewers have passed the queen at sometime during the year. Where can you find it? For answer look below.

Bob Carman 1938 - 2016

Robert R. "Bob" Carman, age 77, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at 3:17 p.m. at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 1, 1938, in Dunkirk, Ohio to Carl R. and Ruth M. (Wrightsman) Carman who preceded him in death. On April 9, 1959 he married Helga and she survives in Harrod.

Bob retired from Scotlad where he worked as a truck driver. He was a graduate of Auglaize Local High School. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He drove sprint cars and was an avid race car fan.

He was a member of the Radcliff Masonic Lodge in Radcliff, Ky. Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason; he was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #121 of LaFayette.

Next Ada Red Cross blood drive Sept. 19

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St.

Donors have the opportunity to get a buy-one-get-one free ticket offer from the Columbus Blue Jackets and also to enter a drawing for a team prize pack and Zamboni ride.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood on Sept. 19 call 419-634-1333. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Quilt raffle tickets available at First United Methodist

First United Methodist invite persons attending the Harvest and Herb Festival for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.

The festival is Saturday, Sept. 17.

Tickets will be available for a queen-size quilt raffle. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Tickets are available from women of the church or at the church office, 419-634-4626.

Proceeds from tickets sales support missions.

Downtown Redevelopment Districts topic Sept. 16 in Kenton

Hardin County's next Economic & Community Development Committee meeting on at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, at Henry's Restaurant in Kenton.  

Jon Cross said, "We are excited introduce and welcome to the community, Dr. John C. Navin, the new Dean of Ohio Northern University's Dicke College of Business Administration.  Please join us to meet Dean Navin and welcome him to Hardin County."

The guest presenter is Nate Green, Director of Economic Development for the Montrose Group, LLC.  He will provide details about Ohio House Bill 233, Downtown Redevelopment Districts (DRD) and how it can be enacted via local municipal legislation.

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