The Center on Central and Hays Insurance were recognized as new businesses and business owners during the Town and Gown banquet on Monday in McIntosh Center.
JR and Linda Mason are owners of Center on Central event rental center. Ada Lions Club and Ada Music Boosters bingo meet there regularly. It served as a polling place on Tuesday. It has hosted class reunions, wedding rehearsals and dinners, corporate Christmas parties as well as birthday, graduation, and retirement parties. Much work has been complete on renovating the inside and exterior. Kitchen facilities are top notch.
By Monty Siekerman
Officials from Lewis Family McDonald's presented a check for $1,000 to Upper Scioto Valley Schools for the effort of school employees and local residents who had supper at Ada McDonald's on Oct. 16. Ada, too, received a check for $700 for their efforts on Oct. 9.
The schools vied for which could get the most customers to Ada McDonald's during a three hour period on different Mondays.
Ada went first, a mob of people showed up and made purchases. In fact, it was the largest turnout ever for a McTeacher's Night from among the 17 Lewis Family McDonald's. But then came USV, and they topped Ada to win an extra $150.
Oak Ridge Realty and Auction Co., 825 E. Columbus St., Kenton, will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. Phone: 419-991-2020.
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance will host the ribbon cutting ceremony.
In addition, Universal Home Health has relocated to 825 E. Columbus St.
Dan McCrory of Ada Flea Market, 111 N. Main, has a unique idea to promote his business during the holiday season, an idea that can save customers money on their purchases.
He is offering up to 25 percent off on purchases of $20 or more on Thursdays only.
To receive the discount, a customer will throw one dart at the dartboard and whatever percentage number the dart sticks on, that will be the discount. Hit the bullseye and gain another 5 percent off for a total of 25 percent.
FABrehab Services, located in the Community Health Professionals building, will change its ownership and name on Nov. 1.
The outpatient clinic located in the CHP-Ada building will change its name to Ada Physical Therapy as part of Hometown Therapy Group, LLC.
The clinic in Wapakoneta will be named Wapak Physical Therapy. Office managers, Amy Cousino and Deanna Ferguson, will still be working in the clinic after the transition, as well as Jarret Webb (PTA) in the Wapakoneta clinic, Tony Thorpe (PTA, Massage Therapist) in the Ada clinic, and Nicole Wenzlick (MPT) in the Wapakoneta clinic.