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Dave Dellifield was this year's opening master of ceremonies

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By Monty Siekerman
This year Dave Dellifield served as emcee for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic opening ceremonies.

In his remarks, he said proceeds from the picnic are plowed back into the park for improvements.

He noted that the picnic is the longest-running, continuous fair/festival in Ohio, now in its 105th year.

He said the F&M originally began as a county fair for Allen, Hardin, and Hancock counties.

He said the F&M is located in a grove of trees on land originally donated by the Ream family.

He introduced Tony Wolke, park board president, and other board members.

Dad, will you make one for me?

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By Monty Siekerman
Call him an inventor, designer, engineer, tinkerer—but mostly call him a loving father.

Dustin Risser of Ada put many pieces together from a wagon, golf cart, mini bike, and his own imagination to come up with a wagon for his little girl, Petra, 17 months.

The pair were spotted at the F&M picnic on Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park. Dustin said, “I’ve always liked to build stuff. Why have a boring wagon?” The wagon is big enough to accommodate the little one and all of her paraphernalia, like stuffed animals.

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King and queen for a day

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By Monty Siekerman
Reigning over the F and M Picnic for 2018: from left—Peyton Williams, princess; Isabella Wagner, junior princess; T Clark, junior prince; Maverick LaRue, prince.

Standing behind them is Kaylee Watson, 2017 princess who now lives in Newcomerstown. They and their families sold more than $6,500 in tickets. Eighty percent of the sales goes to the F & M to support the park.

Only $16 to adopt a dog right now!

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Meet Bullet. He is a boder collie mix. Bullet is 5 years old. He is waiting for his forever home. 

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

We have new hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Noteworthy Community Choir auditions this month

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Noteworthy Community Choir was established as a non-profit choral organization to develop personal and community artistry.  Twenty-five singers joined the opening season. Auditions are being held throughout August.  

From “Treble Makers” to “Expressions,” there is a choir available for singers ages 6 - 86+.  “Sounds” and “Voices” are offered in both Ada and Lima, and “Treble Makers” and “Expressions” are offered in Ada.

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