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Nate's a Wild Steel-ion

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Nate Hall, a member of The Wild Steel-ions, with parents Jamie and Valerie Hall and grandparents, Norm and Kay Rex.

Nate performed with a group at a steel drum concert in Presser Hall on Saturday evening. (Monty Siekerman photo)

 

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Rotarians' bowling event make everyone a winner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
When a person in business hears the word "strike," he cringes.

A "strike" in baseball isn't good either, if you are the batter. But a "strike" in bowling is a winner. And a business bowling tournament on Tuesday was a winner for scholarships.

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The Ada Rotary Club sponsored the tourney at Norada Lanes to raise funds for two $1,000 scholarships that the civic club awards each year: bowling for a good cause, and fun, too.

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Pharmacy student receives Northwest Ohio Pharmacists Scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Shayla Siefker, a fifth-year Ohio Northern University pharmacy student from Ottoville, Ohio, was named the Northwest Ohio Pharmacists Association (NWOPA) Scholarship award-winner for the 2015-16 academic year.

NWOPA officials presented Siefker with a $750 scholarship award at an awards ceremony in Lima, on Jan. 28. Students were evaluated on several metrics, and judges blindly selected the winner from a pool of nine other finalists.

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Going up

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Exactly how tall this Ready, Set, Grow student can build his tower is anyone's guess. It's fun and challenging at the same time.

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You can't lose with flowers from Carol Slane Florist on V Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Photo and story by Monty Siekerman
Carol Slane Florist owner Shannon Brown says Valentine's flowers, candy, and stuffed animals are available at her Main Street shop.

Many customers select holiday gifts at the last minute, but this year Valentine's is on a Sunday, so shop early.

The store will be open regular hours this week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 9 to noon. She has more than 1,000 roses on hand and a big assortment of other flowers which can be purchased wrapped in tissue or arranged in a vase with baby's breath.

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Icon's Valentine's Day tip: Consider supper at Viva Maria's

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

If you are thinking of taking your valentine out to dinner this weekend, check out Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta at124 E. Buckeye.

The Italian-American restaurant is offering a huge selection on their buffet for $13.95. To top off the meal, the buffet includes cream puffs with cannoli cream and chocolate drizzle.

The specialty buffet for Valentines features pasta carbonara as well as many other dishes.
Megan and Amanda Lotz will provide the entertainment.

Reservations are recommended, but not necessary (567-940-8482). Serving will be from 5 to 9 pm.

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