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Letter: Ada Learn to Swim Program needs volunteers

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Summer has arrived and so has the time for Red Cross Swimming Lessons!  As in past years the Ada Learn To Swim Program is in need of aides to assist with the lessons.

Ages 12 and up, including adults are encourage to sign up to help others learn swimming
skills.  As little as an hour each day of lessons is helpful.  Lessons begin the week of July 7  for 2 weeks Monday through Friday each week.

Help is needed on deck for paperwork as well as in the water. You do not need to be a good swimmer to help others...we'll help you as well:)

Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest in the works

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance will be hosting a Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest from June 14 to August 14. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this summer.

Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a gift certificate from your business.  Gift certificates must be a minimum of $20.

Still time to plant

These petunias are far from the onion patch. You'll find them at New Leaf Garden Center, and yes, there's still plenty of time to plant them in your garden.

Lots of stuff at the library on Saturday - summer reading program kickoff

Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, reminds Icon viewers to stop by the Ada Public Library, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading 2014 Kick-Off.

The Library will also host a Touch-a-Truck event, 4-H animals, face painting, and a used book sale on May 31.

Sign-up for Summer Reading begins that day too. Summer reading is for everyone of all ages, and runs June 2 to July 11.

 

South Main-Lima Avenue intersection closure on June 2

The reconstruction of East Lima Avenue continues to progress well. The crews will soon be reaching a point in construction where it will be necessary to close South Main Street at the Lima Avenue intersection to allow the crews to safely work on sewer lines.

This closure is planned to begin Monday, June 2. Detours will be posted for the area.

Please keep in mind your safety and the safety of the crews working. Do not move barricades or attempt to drive or walk through areas that have been marked as “closed.”

2008 Honda new manager's special at Kirtland's Auto Sales

Jim Kinn announces a new manager's special at Kirtland's Auto Sales, 302 N. Main St., Bluffton.

The vehicles is a 2008 Honda CR-V LX listed at $12,495. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story for all the details of the automobile.
 

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