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Meet the Ada Senior Citizens officers

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, March 25, 2015

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

Leading the 56-member Ada Senior Citizens this year are (from left) Chloe Cole, president; Shirley Williams, secretary; Phyllis Scott, vice president; Diane Heise, treasurer.

The group meets at noon on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Health Professionals for lunch, cards and board games. They have many other activities, as well.

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Bluffton chamber names farmers' market manager

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Greg Probst will serve as manager of the Bluffton Farmers’ Market this year.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment. This year the chamber took over the responsibilities of the popular downtown Saturday market. The market will enter its 11th season when it opens on Saturday, May 2.

Probst has served as a vendor at the market since 2008. He in involved in Probst Family Farm, a Certified Naturally Grown Farm, located at 3463 State Route 103, Bluffton. In addition to his farmers’ market participation, Probst is also a member of the Bluffton fire department and EMS.

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Hardin Hootenannies 4-H Club meegs on March 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 23, 2015

The Hardin County Hootenannies 4-H Club will hold their first meeting on Sunday, March 29, at 4 p.m. in the Ag Credit meeting room in Kenton. This club is open to any youth in grades 3-12 who want to be members of 4-H in Hardin County  

We work hard to help youth who wish to take goats as a project to the fair (most of the line up for last year's Hardin County Grand Champ drive were members of our club).  

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Laura Ferguson appointed Hardin County Grange Deputy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 23, 2015

Laura Ferguson of Ada was appointed Hardin County Grange Deputy by Ohio State Grange Master, Robert White at the Pomona meeting at Painter Creek Grange last Saturday night. 

Laura is the third generation to hold this post with her great-grandparents, Nate and Ilo Stober, and her grandparents, John and Ruth Ferguson, all of Ada, also serving as deputies. 

Laura’s duties include overseeing youth and women’s activities in all of the Hardin County Granges, and acting as communicator between National and State Grange and the local Granges.

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Saturday morning PaintINN artists

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 22, 2015

Ladies enjoy a PaintINN Saturday morning at The Inn on campus.

Marilyn Reed of rural Ada (standing) instructs the women on painting and decorating a clay pot. Seated are (from left) Judy Mumea of Lima, Ruth Roider of Ada and Julie Ludanyi of Ada.

The teacher owns Marilyn's Artistry. She is a muralist and faux finisher. The mural at Padrone's is one of her works. She has a master's degree in interior finishes. A PaintINN is also scheduled for April 1 and May 2.
(Monty Siekerman)

 

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Non-denominational women's Bible study source for spiritual growth

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 20, 2015

Lynne Scott (left) serves as leader and Peggy Lawrence as hostess of a Bible study at the Lawrence home on West North Avenue, Ada.

The long-running, non-denominational Bible study draws women from the Ada area and Lafayette. Presently, the group of 15 ladies is studying the Book of Luke.

Care and concern through prayer are also an important aspect of the gatherings. Those interested in joining the group may call 419-634-3596.

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