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Chamber invites you to join Harvest and Herb Fest' parade on Sept. 16
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

Ada loves parades and here’s your chance to be part of one in September.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites participants to join the 2017 Harvest and Herb Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 16, according to David Dellifield, chamber president.

The parade forms at 9 a.m. in the Ada schools parking lot. The parade starts at 10 a.m.

Junior Weihrauch of Arlington is the parade director. Persons with questions may contact him at 419-365-5304 or 419-889-4315.

A parade application form is attached at the bottom of this story.

Parade Guidelines:

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June 15 Lunch and Learn focus on annuities

Liberty National-Community Health Professionals event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

Liberty National Bank and Community Health Professionals of Ada host a free Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

The topic is “Understanding Annuities: The good, the Bad and the Ugly” presented by Michael McMeans, CFP of Liberty Financial Services, LLC.

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 8, to Deb Curlis at 419-634-7443.

 

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The Cadets move into town this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

Music will soon fill the air throughout Ada.

Once again, the Cadets arrive in Ada to prepare for their national tour. The drum and bugle corps will practice on campus in small groups and as a whole from sunup to sundown beginning Monday.

They will have a public performance near the end of their stay on June 20, but the date and time have not been set yet. (Monty Siekerman)

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Everything you need to know about the Ada pool

Prices, hours, Zumba, swim lessons and swim team
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Cassie Collins (left) is Ada Pool manager this year while Kathy Stuart is assistant manager. Both ladies served as assistant managers last year and are former members of the Ada Gators swim team.

The pool will be open every day from 1-8 p.m., except on Wednesdays when it will close an hour early for Zumba aqua swim led by Lynne Scott again this year. Zumba aquaswim will also be held from noon-1 p.m. on Saturdays beginning June 10.

There is also lap swim  on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for adults and toddlers for $1.

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Summer work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 2, 2017

The ONU College of Pharmacy is undergoing renovations this summer that are intended to give it an updated look and aesthetics while also capturing the college’s legacy. Among the renovations are new lighting, painting, flooring and furniture. The project is scheduled for completion before students return for fall semester 2017 classes. Here, Casey Hoersten of M&W Construction in Lima works on a wall on the first floor. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Collins earned Ph.D.

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, June 2, 2017

Ohio Northern University alumna and former Ada resident Jennifer Collins has earned the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theatre at The Ohio State University. 

Dr. Collins was one of the 11,700 total graduates who received diplomas in commencement ceremonies held at the Shoe on the OSU campus in Columbus.

She is the daughter of Margaret (Peg) Riggle Collins and Ada Icon photographer Dr. Ken Collins.

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