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"Footloose" on The Freed Center stage April 10-12

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present “Footloose” on April 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and two matinee performances on April 12-13 at 2 p.m.

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school.

It's a Tuesday cash mob in Ada you won't want to miss

Tuesday afternoon is "cash mob" day in Ada.

The cash mob is taking place at The Artist Boutique on Main, 117 S. Main Street, Ada, from 3 to 5 p.m.

“Deb Curlis welcomed our invitation to host this event,” said Heather Cox, member of the committee. “We hope to continue more cash mobs in Ada in the future.”

Cox said that to make the cash mob even more inviting to customers, the Artist Boutique on Main will offer door prizes during the event.

The business will also have homemade pastries and punch during the cash mob hours.

Drawing more attention to the mob, the Buy Ada First Committee will be handing out information on the benefits of buying local.

Looks like a good book

It's a great time to sit down and read a good book. That's what on the mind of this student at Ready, Set, Grow Preschool in Ada.

40 years ago these were future homemakers of America

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Here's the Ada High School Future Homemakers of America club from the 1973-74 yearbook.

Row one: Deb Klingler, Jeny Maxwell, Cheryl Hall.

Row two: Sandy Cook, Teri Behman, Nancy Kniffen, Linda Bailey, Kathy Schumacher.

Top row: Andy Fisher, Jeni Badertscher, Michelle Hubbell, Carolyn Dearth, Diane Moore, Brenda Daugherty, Tina Lantz, Cherri Rayl and Sue Fensler. (From the Ada Public Library yearbook collection.)

Lugibihl Spray Service ready to assist with spring lawn and garden preparation

Lugibihl Spray Service, 6705 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton, announces its spring lawn and garden services, according to David Lugibihl, owner.

These includes:
• Round-up Quik Pro
• Lawn fertilizer with crabgrass control
• Lawn fertilizer with 2-4-D
• Fertilizer for lawns
• Garden fertilizer
• Lime and gypsum
• Spray for lawn weeds

Lugibihl’s also provides grass seed and soil tests. A new product this year is 12-12-12 fertilizer with lime.

A printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story lists Lugibihl's products.

Terry Maris leads concealed weapon class

Northwest Ohio CCW will offer a carry concealed weapon class Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Lima Sabres, Hanthorn Road, Lima. Terry Maris of Ada is the instructor.

The cost of the class is $95. Persons wanting more information may contact Maris at 419-634-0310, or PO Box 241, Ada, OH 45810.

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