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Hardin Dems meet in Kenton Sept. 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 North Detroit Street, Kenton.  Committee members should park on the north side of the restaurant and enter the main doors.

Final plans will be made for the Fall Campaign Luncheon to be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church north of Kenton on State Route 68 at 13502 Township Road 80.  Carry out orders will be available at 11:30 a.m.. 

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Rev. Allen, Ada Presbyterian pastor, Kiwanis Club speaker

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 4, 2013

President Myrna McCurdy called the weekly meeting of the Ada Kiwanis Club to order at 12:00 noon on Tuesday September 3rd at McIntosh Center, ONU.

Jon Umphress offered the invocation.

The following guests were introduced: Patrick Allen. Allie Puntel, Katie Lorson and Elizabeth McKinney.

The birthday of Marilyn Green (September 7th) was noted.
In business:

-Members heard an updated financial report from Treasurer Bryan Marshall.
-Secretary Brian Myers reported that the Distinguished Club paperwork has been filed.

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Brauen's Gourds open house Sept. 7-8; hundreds of gourds available

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Brauen's Gourds will hold a fall open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8.

The open house is at the rural residence of Don and Jody Brauen, 7140 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton. Hundreds of decorative gourds will be available for sale. The gourds are created in an assortment of themes from seasonal to sports teams.

Inspired by a friend who grew gourds, the Brauens began with a small patch 10 years ago. Since then that patch has grown to cover three acres, producing up to 8,000 gourds a year. Among the varieties customers traditionally see include kettles, martins, bushels, penguins, apples and canteens.

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Richland Manor tailgate party Sept. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton, invites community members to its 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, tailgate party. The event is free and open to the public.

It will have tailgate food, live music and visits from area cheerleaders and mascots. Wally Jones and his band will entertain.

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Bingo every Thursday in September

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.  The first game this month is Thursday, September 5 and will be held on each Thursday thereafter.

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.  Everyone is welcome.

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Hardin County Farm Bureau partners with local FFAs to support livestock exhibitors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Hardin Co. Farm Bureau Partners with local FFA to support Livestock Exhibitors!

The Hardin County Farm Bureau has set a goal to give out over 500 t-shirts to the youth livestock exhibitors at the Hardin County Fair. 

The Hardin County Farm Bureau chose to start this t-shirt project because we recognized how important our 4-H & FFA projects were, when we were children.  They helped us develop responsibility, allowed us to gain self-confidence, leadership, and develop an understanding of where our food came from. 

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