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Gail Peterson finds a new way to welcome children and adults into the world of books

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

By Darlene Bowers

After touring the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay with a women’s group, Gail Peterson of Ada recalls thinking of her love of children’s books, utilizing them over the years in her speech therapy work and often sharing her favorites as gifts.

Gail loved and was in awe of the artwork she saw at Mazza whose website touts the collection at over 8,000 original illustrations.  A friend of Gail’s was a museum docent (leader of guided tours), and Gail quickly volunteered to begin docent training herself as she was planning to retire from the Hardin County Educational Service Center after a lifelong career of speech therapy work.

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James Alt was a member of VFW Post 9381

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

James G. Alt, 90, of Bluffton died 3:06 a.m. Jan. 27, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Feb. 15, 1923, in Putnam County to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Nadler Alt. On Feb. 16, 1957 he married Ursula Nussbaum and she survives.

He retired from the Ford Engine Plant, Lima. He was a  member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, VFW Post 9381, Ada, and Putnam County DAV Chapter 77.  

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Don't try this at home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 27, 2014

You probably couldn't do this at home - or on a real basketball court. Here's one member of the Sky Squad Acro Team in action. The team performed its antics during the halftime of the ONU-Wilmington men's basketball game last week. Click for a video - you won't believe it unless you watch it.

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Free computer classes offered by Ada Public Library in February

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2014

The Ada Public Library will offer free computer classes in February, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

Here's a summary of the classes:

What: The Ada Public Library will be hosting a handful of computer classes including various Microsoft applications, Pinterest, and more.

Who: Anyone is allowed to come to these classes, but space is limited.
*Sign-up by stopping by the Library or calling, 419-634-5246

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Lots of rescheduled events on Ada school calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2014

Here are some announcements from the Ada schools, taken from the school website. Several events have been rescheduled and have additional snow dates listed.

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Jan. 28 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal due to Teacher In-Service meetings

JUNIORS & SENIORS: The Lima News and Bluffton University are sponsoring the Leaders of Tomorrow program. All nominees will be recognized in a special section of the Lima News and invited to attend an awards recognition banquet! The 10 finalists and top honoree will receive special awards! Each school can nominate up to three juniors and three seniors. Apply by Jan. 31.

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Tommy "Tink" Hall funeral arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 26, 2014

Funeral arrangements for Tommy R. "Tink" Hall are incomplete at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home. 

Hall was born on Nov. 12, 1946, and died on Friday, January 24, 2014. He was a resident of Bluffton, Ohio.

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