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Nathan Allen, a member of the Classic Showmen 4-H Club, showed and won the Pony Pleasure Class at the Allen County Fair last week.

He and his horse JJ competed in several events in the 4-H competition.

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce president Deb Curlis joins Jon Cross, president of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, after Cross addressed Tuesday's noon meeting of the Ada Rotary Club at The Inn at Ohio Northern. 

Development and retention of a skilled labor force will be essential to Hardin County's continued growth, Cross told Rotarians.

By Riley Fleece

The Hardin County Hootenannies last met at Faith Holbrook's farm.  President Isaac Davis opened the meeting with Sean Hurley leading the American pledge and Riley Fleece saying the 4-H pledge.  Treasurer Seth Davis gave his report.

Want to be queen for a day?

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival committee invites contestants who are between the ages of 15 to 18 to enter this year's queen competition, according to Arlene Allison.

The entry form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

To enter, contestants answer three questions:
1 - If you were to support a special cause or offer to volunteer for a special organization, which would it be and why?

2 - Describe three characteristics that make you who and what you are today.

The Ada community continues to support one of its younger residents – Amelia Griffin. She is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin. Her brothers are Jude, 7, and Willie, 3.

Four-year-old Amelia was  diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. She has a tumor next to her spine and metastasized to her spine. Click here for an early story posted on the Icon about Amelia.

Plans for the Hardin County Fair Booth were finalized at the August meeting of the Democratic Central and Executive Committees.

Members will meet at 10 am. Monday, Sept. 7 to prepare the booth for the opening of the fair the next day. You do not have to be member of the Central or Executive Committees to assist with this effort.

Sign-up sheets for working a three-hour shift during the week will be available. If you believe in the Principles of the Democratic Party and want to volunteer, please come on that Monday or whenever you come to the fair the first time.

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