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University of Findlay dedicates Catherine Freed Galleria Oct. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will dedicate the Catherine Freed Galleria at 3 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the museum. The event will be open to the public. Those who are planning to attend are asked to call the museum in advance at (419) 434-4560.

The galleria will be an existing wall near the entrance that features a variety of artwork and corresponding books. The work displayed changes approximately every month to correspond with museum events, conferences and holidays, and to showcase newly acquired pieces.

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Garden club tours depot park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The Deep Roots Garden Club of Hardin County toured the Ada Railroad Depot Park on Monday evening. Gardener Monty Siekerman (left) spoke to the group about the garden history and its current collection of plants. The group later dined at Viva Maria's and held a business meeting.

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County chamber-business alliance accepting nominations for citizen of the year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

The Hardin County Chamber and BusinessAlliance is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service Awards.

CLICK HERE to access the nomination form.

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 25, 2015, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.

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WOW! Several first places - nice way to start band competition season

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

It was a great way to launch the 2015 band competition season.

The Ada High School marching band launched competition season Sept.
26 at the Revere High School Invitational, Richfield. 

CLICK OUT THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY.

In its class the band earned first place, including first place percussion, guard and visual effects. 

The marching band earned an excellent rating overall, regardless of band size, with their Pac-Man themed performance. 

The Revere High School Invitation is an OMEA (Ohio Music Education Association) djudicated event.  

 

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Here's an update on Ada Kiwanis

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 5, 2015

Several significant items were on the recent Ada Kiwanis Club meeting agenda.

• Joe Ferguson presented a certificate of recognition from Hardin County 4-H Junior Fair Livestock Sale to the club. He noted that as part of a buyer’s group, the club supports 76 Jr. Fair projects for Ada youth.  He presented a certificate to President John Berg for the club’s participation.

• Jon Umphress was awarded a certificate of recognition for his service to the club, especially for his service as Club Secretary-Treasurer from 1999-2009.  It was noted that the club owes Jon a great debt for his superlative service.

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ReStore benefit raises $600 for Amelia's medical expenses

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 1, 2015

Diners at ReStore gave nearly $600 Tuesday to Amelia for her medical expenses.

The spaghetti dinner, supporting the little girl and her family, was provided by Padrone's Pizza and Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Zeta sororities.

Another benefit, which was to be held Tuesday, was rescheduled for Oct. 6 due to the rain. The ONU Child Development Center and Ready, Set, Grow Preschool trike-a-thon for Amelia will be held at the Center, 209 S. Union, from 11 a.m. until noon and again from 2 to 3 p.m.

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