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Slushies for Safety at Vancest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 3, 2017

Vancrest organized a Slushies for Safety program for residents on Wednesday afternoon.

The physical therapy staff at the nursing home had residents practice how to climb stairs, throw beanbags, and other activities to promote safety and exercise. The reward: slushies.

Here, PT staffer Sarah Schmidt works with Bonnie Cole. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Ada Public Library at 100

Here's a fun reading offer you can hardly refuse
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 3, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
It's the Ada Public Library centennial, so does that mean you should read a hundred books in celebration?

Nope, the library has a plan for patrons to read one book from each of the last decades. Those who accomplish the feat are eligible for a $25 Amazon gift card drawing.

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Bluffton Primary Care coming soon - office on Garau Street

Dr. Leah Eiden will be re-locating her medical practice to Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 3, 2017

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System will be opening a new office, Bluffton Primary Care, located at 161 Garau Street. Bluffton Primary Care will be open to serve patients in the coming months following building renovations.

“Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is proud to bring this service to our patients and the community, shared Kelly Shroll, president, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. The opening of Bluffton Primary Care will continue our commitment to quality care.”

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Allen County Sheriff investigating scam in Beaverdam

Telephone call accusing resident of tax fraud
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 3, 2017

The following was posted by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. The Hardin County Sheriff's Office wants local residents to be aware of this ruse in case it happens here.

"The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has an open investigation regarding a scam that occurred in Beaverdam.  The victim reported she was contacted by someone using the phone number 202-455-5956 who claimed to be from the Legal Affairs Department and accused her of tax fraud.

The victim reported she told the caller she had not received any paperwork regarding this.  A short time later and while still speaking with the man on the phone there was a knock on her door.

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It's ALL here

Every bit of back-to-school info in detail (except classroom assignments)
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A school bell, or maybe a school buzzer, (for kids it may sound more like an alarm) will sound at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, heralding the start of another school year in Ada. But first, there will be an open house at the school on Thursday, Aug. 10.
For all of the details about workbooks, bus routes, school staff, and more, check out the information below provided by Mrs. Meri Skilliter, superintendent of schools.

ADA EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS
2017-2018 OPENING ACTIVITIES AND OPEN HOUSE

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Vancrest entertainers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The Band Loco performs for residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon. Consisting of Patti Meier and her husband, Mike, the Wapakoneta duo entertains at Vancrest once a month. She said their appearances there are "very rewarding; I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing."

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