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Here there are, Mr and Mrs. F&M Picnic

They play a huge part of the F&M Picnic
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 13, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Here they are, Mr. and Mrs. F & M Picnic, for many years now. Kenny Wolke, longtime Ada War Memorial Park superintendent, and his wife, Eva, have a lot to do with the success of the annual festival, not for all of its 104 years of existence, but for several decades. Kenny explains some of what it takes to prepare for the multi event extravaganza. 

There are tents to be put up, many picnic tables and benches to be moved, roping off areas for parking which were athletic fields the day before, acres of grass to be mowed, trimming done, sticks and trash to be picked up, vendors and food trucks to be directed..the list is long.

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Mike Hawk shows how it's done

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 13, 2017

Here's Mike Hawk, Ada, pulling in his John Deere 40-20. Monty Siekerman took this photo at the F&M Picnic tractor pull. Watch the Icon all week for lots of photos.

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What a weekend in Ada!

Perfect day for 104th Farmers and Merchants Picnic
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 13, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Gas may have jumped to $2.45 in Ada, but it's the price of feed that matters to these Renegade Equestrian Drill Team riders, by far the most popular entry in the 104th Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade on Saturday morning. 

The drill team from Belle Center received hoots and hollers from the bystanders in their first appearance here. Samantha Mattevi is team captain. You'll find her working here in Ada at Tavern 101 and Bass Trucking. 

The day turned out perfect compared to last year's gully washers which put a stop to festivities. Rain for F&M and Harvest and Herb Fest has been rare.

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Dr. Amber Patterson joins ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, August 12, 2017

Amber Patterson, MD, has joined ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio, 1110 West Main Cross St., in Findlay. Dr. Patterson specializes in treating allergies dealing with the environment, food, venom and penicillin. She also specializes in allergic asthma, hives and recurrent infections.

Dr. Patterson received her medical degree from The University of Toledo Medical Center. She completed a pediatric residency at St. Vincent Mercy Children’s Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, She completed a fellowship in allergy/immunology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.

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Wilson Football "Garage" Sale

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, August 12, 2017
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25 students from 8 nations in LL.M. program

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, August 12, 2017

As part of the Ohio Northern's LL.M. program's two-week orientation, students met with Ada Mayor Dave Retterer, (far left), and Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger (far right). Students learned about municipal services, local governance, and law enforcement in Ada. This year's class of 25 students includes 10 from Afghanistan, 8 from Kosovo, 2 from Malawi, and 1 each from Nepal, Pakistan, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Georgia.

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