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Fix it with magic

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, July 15, 2017

Mark Wood entertains about 180 youngsters at his "Fix it with Magic" show. The Ada Public Library summer reading program event was held at Community Health Professionals.

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Making a gingerbread house

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, July 15, 2017

"Look, I'm making a gingerbread house."  Eli Anderson, 3, was one of 50 people who attended a Christmas in July gingerbread-making time sponsored by the Ada Public Library and held at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Friday afternoon.  He is the son of Chris and Sarah Anderson. It was a great time for kids to be creative (any architects in the crowd?), hone construction skills, and lick your fingers.

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4-H county fair tune-up

Ada Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club present their projects
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Story and photos Monty Siekerman
Jason Brown explains his 4H woodworking project Tuesday at the Ada Presbyterian Church.

Members of the Ada Liberty Belles and Boys Club presented their projects to get pointers about judging and how to explain their work to judges.

The projects will be judged later this month, then on display at the county fair.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

• Jason Brown - woodworking
• Jake Baumgartner - gun safety
• Kathlynne Metzger - kitchen safety
• Morgan Dirmeyer - Pygmy  goats
• Ethan Lawrence - milking cows
 

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ONU grad named Apollo treasurer/CFO

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 12, 2017

The Apollo Career Center Board of Education announced the appointment of Ohio Northern University graduate Maria Rellinger as Treasurer/CFO of the Apollo district. Rellinger has served as the Treasurer/CFO of Paulding Exempted Village Schools since 2009.

Prior to her tenure with the Paulding district, Rellinger was the treasurer for Continental Local School District, and also served as an auditor for the Auditor of State of Ohio.

She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Ohio Northern University, and an MBA from the University of Findlay.

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Jumbo Jr. Farmers was held Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, July 11, 2017

By: Drew Hoppe

The monthly meeting for the Jumbo Jr. Farmers was held Monday, July 10th at the McDonald Township Hall.  The meeting was started by the 4-H Pledge being led by Claire Ketcham and the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by Drew Hoppe.  At the meeting the group was given presentations by Kathryn Osborn on her County Demonstration project and some tips for members while judging.  Our other presentation was given by Claire Ketcham on her cooking project where she made Trail Mix samples for the group to try.  Also at the meeting we finished our fair entries for the upcoming 2017 Hardin County Fair. 

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Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4H meeting held

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, July 11, 2017

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes 4-H Club held a meeting on Monday, July 10th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hardin Northern Ag Building. Recreation for the evening was playing outside led by Makenna Eibling. Preston Wykes led the 4-H Pledge, and Carl Woodruff led the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were 33 members, 7 advisers, and 4 guests. Clover Award sheets were turned in. Bob McBride went over what should be completed in the individual's books for judging. Vern Woodruff Jr. presented a demonstration on rockets. Carl Woodruff demonstrated his project on Science Chemistry. Heidi Trachsel also gave a presentation on sewing and ironing. Leif Trachsel led trivia.

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