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Council street committee discussion: Eat, drink, sell goods on downtown sidewalks?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2015

The street committee of village council met Tuesday evening to discuss sidewalk use. 

Can a business put signs or merchandise on the sidewalk? What about tables and chairs in front of a restaurant? Can a business that sells alcoholic beverages serve customers while sitting in a cafe-style seating arrangement on the sidewalk?

Issues of safety, liability, and freedom to do business were discussed.

Some committee members, the mayor, other village officials, and members of the public had differing views.

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Saturday in the park - every kid in Ada will want to be there

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lots of Ada youth will beg their parents to take them to the Ada Park on Saturday.

Here’s why: The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., has tons activities planned.

Youth (and adults) with find:

• Romick Railway, kid’s train rides
• A fishing booth with prices from Community Health Professionals
• Fun, easy musical instruments made under the direction of Vicki Mills

• Face painting and air brush tattoos provided by Brian Tomsett
• Games under the direction of YMCA
• Frisbee game by Ada Kiwanis Club

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Ada HS artists have excellent showing in Kewpee Show

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Shelby Vanatta won Best of Show  at the 27th annual Kewpee High School Art Invitational. Five other Ada school students took home awards from the show which was held at ArtSpace/Lima. Shelby’s sculpture is titled Traveling Toddlers. She is a junior and the daughter of Mitchell Vanatta and Darla Crownhart.

PHOTOS OF ALL ARTISTS WITH THEIR WORK ARE IN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Her sculpture was judged the best of 104 pieces entered by students from 21 high schools. The exhibition included works in various categories, including sculpture, photography, painting, digital media, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, and drawing.

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Alger Memorial Day parade plans underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee announced plans for its  2 p.m., Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25. 

The Theme for the parade this year is “Never Forget- Forever Honor.” Line up at the old Alger school on Main St at 1 p.m.  

Event planners ask parade participants to stop at the table to sign in so you names can be announced. Please place a readable sign on the fronts of your vehicles if you would like to join the parade. For more more information, call Diane or Phyllis at 419-757-4733, or Bea at 419-757-3891.

Also slated for May 2,  is our Monthly All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast served at the Alger Social Center on Main Street in Alger.  

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Marion Lawrence served in the Korean War

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Marion Lee “Buzz” Lawrence, age 83, died Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 1:33 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born March 28, 1932 in Hardin County, Ohio to Oliver Clay and Idorah Norma Jean (Johnson) Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and step father, Forest Eugene Donnal. On September 15, 1954 he married Madonna Jean Dirmeyer and she survives in Alger.

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Betty Watkins operated Watkins Florist in Alger

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, April 16, 2015

Betty M. Watkins, 72, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 6:11 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born January 28, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Theodore and Hazel (Marshall) Newland and they preceded her in death. She married Leroy C. Watkins on April 11, 1959 and he survives in Alger.

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