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Just in time for Easter

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Floral designer Paula Braun prepares a spring bouquet at Carol Slane Florist to grace someone's table at Easter.  The local flower shop also has lilies and other spring bulbs to give at the holiday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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A craft and vendor fair for a good cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
There was a good turnout of sellers and buyers at the craft and vendor fair held at the Ada VFW on Saturday. All proceeds went to help Amelia Griffin and her family help pay medical expenses. Amelia, 5, has cancer.

Photos:
• Stacy Manns at Your Inspiration at Home table, offering many flavors, such as dips, seasonings, glazes and spices.

• Shirley Matthewson (left) places an order with Jessica Jordan for LimeLight. Jessica was chairperson for the craft and vendor.

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Wave those palms! A Palm Sunday photo essay

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Photo essay by Ken Collins

Wave those palms!

The Sunday before Easter is a Christian celebration. It’s Palm Sunday.

Ken Collins photographed portions of the service at First United Methodist Church, Ada. His photos tell a story that don’t need words as this celebration was a universal event in churches across America.

Open the attachment below to view the photos.

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Bluffton business expo showcases 25 area businesses on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Adaa residents are invited to a Bluffton business expo where they can view products and services of over 25 local businesses.

It’s the Bluffton Oscars Mix and Mingle business expo, at The Centre, 601 N. Main St., on Thursday, March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m.

• Admission is free – plus free snacks including:
• free pizza from Luke’s Bar and Grill
• free popcorn from Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn
• free  appetizers and a cash bar from The Centre
• door prizes drawing throughout the evening

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs, partnering with Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and The Centre are the event sponsors.

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Once upon a time in Ada: See who was in charge of the F & M Picnic 43 years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Special March 29 council meeting focus on energy financing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Ada council will hold a special committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, on the ONU campus, according to Angela Polachek of the village.

The meeting takes place in Room 113 of the Mathile Center for Natural Sciences, just off West Lincoln Avenue.

Teresa Smith of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will talk about Property Assessed Clean Energy financing (PACE). Under this program PACE can finance energy saving projects from $25,000 to $9 million. It offers 15-year loans at rates between 4.5% and 5.5%

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