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Dr. Clara Rimmer has joined Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Dr. Rimmer will be a provider at Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System. She provides a variety of pulmonary care services, specializing in individualized asthma therapy and tobacco cessation.

Dr. Rimmer received her medical degree from Albany Medical College  and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her internal medicine residency and pulmonary & critical care fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

The Bluffton community’s 16th annual Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, takes place throughout the community on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. 

New this year, Bluffton Family Recreation will host a “Kickoff Event” on Friday, Sept. 27, beginning at 5 p.m.

The primary locations of festivities include:

The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Sept. 4-9:

Sept. 4
Suspicious car, US Post Office, 131 S. Main St.
Investigate complaint, 221 E. Ballard Ave.
Medical emergency, 530 N. Gilbert St.
Medical emergency, Vancrest, 600 W. North Ave.

Sept. 5
Medical emergency, Vancrest, 600 W. North Ave.
Traffic stop, 435 Grand Ave.
Animal call, 211 Union St.
Traffic stop, Ada Technologies Inc., 805 E. North Ave.
Investigate complaint, 321 Willeke Ave.
Road block, 302 N. Main St.

Fundraising chairman Bryan Marshall spearheaded the effort to refurbish the four decayed park courts. Grants had to be applied for and a fundraising campaign was begun to raise the needed local dollars.

Story and photos by Cort Reynolds
A project that began in the spring of 2017 came to full fruition as the Ada park tennis courts received their official opening on a community Fun Night Monday, Sept. 9.    

Fundraising chairman Bryan Marshall spearheaded the effort to refurbish the four decayed park courts. Grants had to be applied for and a fundraising campaign was begun to raise the needed local dollars.

"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but a village and then some were needed to refurbish the Ada Park tennis courts," Marshall noted. "As a result of everyone's efforts, tonight we can see the fruits of our labors.

Announcement in September school newsletter

The September Ada school newsletter is on Ada Bulldogs Facebook. Here are some of the highlights.

Parent drop-off change: For the safety and security of our students and staff, beginning Monday, Sept. 9, the parent drop-off point for students in the morning will only be the foyer or office.

Parents will no longer be permitted to accompany their child to their classrooms. If a parent needs to speak with a teacher, they will need to make an appointment through the office secretary.

School fees: School fees should be paid as soon as possible. If you have any questions please contact the office.

An Ada location is one of four in Hardin County offering preschool screening for the 2019-20 school year.

Ada Exempted Village School, 725 W North Ave., will offer screening on Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Administration building.  The screening is through the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center.

Screening is for children up and including 5 years old. Call Midwest Regional ESC to schedule an appointment at 937-599-5195, extension 3020 or email Penny Carrig at [email protected].

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