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Harvest and Herb Fest' booth space, parade and queen info on The Icon

Spaces are now being reserved for the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. If you would like to reserve a booth space, contact Scott and Arlene Allison at 419-634-1144. Please leave your name and address to receive a booth application.

If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Parade, contact Anna Poling at 419-303-7234.

Attention Ada High School Girls Ages 15-18 (9th grade – 12th grade). Applications are now available for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Contest.

Hardin County Farm Bureau annual meeting Aug. 22 in Mt. Victory

The Hardin County Farm Bureau annual meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 22 at The Plaza Inn Restaurant in Mt. Victory.  

A reception will begin at 6 p.m. for a brief social hour and dinner will be served promptly at 6:30 p.m. Following dinner a brief business meeting, voting, recognitions and awards will take place. 

Guest speaker will be Mike Pullins, Community Liason for Everpower Renewables.  All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.  Active members (farmers) will be voting on proposed resolutions, a code change, new trustees, and delegates.
    

Thomas L. Spencer, 1932-2013

Thomas L. Spencer, age 80, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.

He was born on September 5, 1932 in Hardin County, Ohio to Myrel T. and Thelma Beartrice (Gossard) Spencer, and they preceded him in death.

Thomas was a farmer and he retired from the Ford Motor Company, Lima where he worked on the assembly line. He was a graduate of Roundhead High School in 1950. He was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and of the UAW Local #1219 of Lima.

Harry Potter, family game night, Zumba intro and more in August at the Ada Public Library

Several special events take place at the Ada Public Library in August, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

The library will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on two days. On Friday, Aug. 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is a Harry Potter read-in and ice cream social.

"We're celebrating the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by encouraging folks of any age to stop in, plop down, and read a Harry Potter book. The library will have lots of copies available for checkout that day. Anyone still here at 5 p.m. is more than welcome to join," said Bennett

Last chance to swim in the Ada pool this week

This week is your final chance of the summer to dive in, go down the slide, do lap swims or simply sit in the sun at the Ada swimming pool.

The pool season sends on Saturday, Aug. 10, which coincides with the Ada Farmers and Merchants picnic. Admission on Saturday, during the picnic is $1.

The pool is open this week each day from 1 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Daily admission (except on Aug. 10) is $3.

Adults have a final chance for lap swims on Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Toddler swim is also at that time. Admission is $1.

100th anniversary this weekend

There's a lot going on in Ada this weekend. For starters, its the centennial edition of the Ada Farmers' and Merchants' picnic. Events start Friday evening and continue all day Saturday at the Ada park. The complete weekend schedule will be posted on the Icon tomorrow.

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