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Here’s Novembers’ bargains of the month from Bluffton hardware

Christmas lights are on the list

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its November Bargains of the Month.

These include:
• 200-count mini-led lights (on reels) cool white, warm white or multi-color, $14.99
• Wild bird seed, two options, $9.99
• Gallon bar and chain oil, $4.99
• 6-foot folding table, $34.99
• Folding chair, $9.99
• 3-foot Fiberglass stepladder, $49.99
• Seasonal door mat, $9.99

Family True Value Hardware
109 N. Main St., Bluffton
419-358-2866

Mondays to Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

Early November voting and community happenings in Ada

Voting on the November ballot is underway in Ohio, and local citizens have a number of initiatives to consider. For more information on voting, issues and candidates, please visit the Hardin County Board of Elections website at http://co.hardin.oh.us/boe/. While there is not a municipal issue on the ballot, the Village of Ada appreciates the continued support of voters.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8! If you have any questions regarding voting, please contact the Hardin County Board of Elections at 419-674-2211.

Look at the big blue planets Friday night at the ONU observatory

Uranus and Neptune 8 to 10 p.m.

The ONU Astronomy Club will host a free event for the public at the ONU Observatory on Friday, Nov 4, from 8-10 p.m., according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, professor of Physics and Astronomy.

The theme is "The Blue Planets: Uranus and Neptune." The outermost two Jovian planets both have bluish hues attributed to methane in their atmospheres.  Each planet has an interesting history and unique characteristics.  Uranus is tilted about 98 degrees onto its side so it has the most extreme seasons.

The eyes have it

The Icon is messing with your vision just a tad for artistic purposes. Here's a selection of glasses frames from Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada. We've upped the red tint just a notch to aquire this special color affect.

Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law grant received

$2 million award from U.S. Department of State

Ohio Northern University’s Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State to administer the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Afghanistan for the next two years.
 

Amy Eddings Lima Rotary Club speaker

The Icon's own Amy Eddings was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Lima on Monday at the Veteran's Memorial Civic Center.

Amy (pictured, left, with Pamela Stricker, publisher, Niche Product Division, Civitas Media), spoke about her decision to leave New York City to come to Ada.

She also writes for The Lima News and runs Easter House Bed and Breakfast in Ada.

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