FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Summer open houses at Schumacher Homestead began last Saturday.
“Are you a ghost?” a little girl once asked Schumacher Homestead volunteer Susie Gratz, who was dressed in the somber black cap, long full dress, and apron worn by women in the Bluffton-Pandora area Swiss Settlement in the mid 1800s.
Gratz assured the youngster that she was real and alive, and could show her how families in the area lived more than 150 years ago.
This summer, Gratz will be one of more than a dozen guides who will give tours at the “Swiss Haus” at 8350 Bixel Road, welcoming visitors from 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays, now through the end of August.
Summer Park play dates will be held on the first and third Mondays of June, July and August at the Jenera Community Park Playground at 9:30 a.m.
According to planners of the events, persons may come when you can and stay as long as you are able. Bring your kids and grandkids of all ages and enjoy time to play outside and enjoy the summer weather.
The kids can play with others, run around and burn off some energy while the moms, grandmas, and caregivers visit.
The park is located just south of the village on state Route 698. More information is at 262-391-7994 or email [email protected].
State Route 103 between state Route 698 and township Road 71, between the villages of Jenera and Arlington, is expected to close Monday, June 10, for approximately 45 days for a pavement repair and shoulder widening project. Traffic will be detoured onto state Route 235, U.S. 30 and U.S. 68 back to state Route 103. Work is being performed by Helms and Sons, Findlay. (see map)
Alger Public Library kicks off its summer reading program today, Thursday, June 6, with the Hillbilly Silly Science Spectacular Comedy Show at 3 p.m.
Dr. Cletus Beaker, MD (also known as Curt Strutz) brings over 10 years of professional speaking and children's entertainment to the stage. His show encourages education and humor for families in Alger and the surrounding communities.
Also this week, is Lego Club on Friday, June 7, at 11 a.m and again at 5 p.m.
Many of the library's summer activities are open to all age groups. All activities are free and all materials are provided by the library.
The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover May 27 to June 4:
May 27
Fire alarm, Mathile, 509 W. Lincoln Ave.
Medical emergency, Vancrest, 600 W. North Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Buckeye Ave.
Investigate complaint, 426 S. Park Dr.
Traffic stop, E. Montford Ave.
Investigate complaint, 401 E. Lehr Ave.
The Cadets Drum Corp returns to Ada today (June 5), to prepare for its summer tour. The group will be on the ONU campus through Wednesday, June 19.
Spring training ends with a community preview performance show-stopper, free and open to the public, on Tuesday, June 18, at 6 p.m. at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
This is the Cadets’ 85th anniversary season. Once they leave Ada, they embark on a 20-state tour. That schedule follows:
