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Bluffton Family Recreation fall newsletter listing classes now on Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 27, 2015

The September, October and November Bluffton Family Recreation newsletter is now on the Icon. Several Ada area residents hold memberships.

The newsletter lists programs from youth through adults. In addition, indoor soccer information is included, as well as membership prices.

BFR is located at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. For more information contact BFR at 419-358-4150, or www.bfronline.net.

To view the newsletter open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Ada Friends involves ONU students as mentors to Ada youth; registration now underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Ada Friends Program is gearing up for the 2015-16 school year, according to Austin Hilverding, coordinator of the program.

Ada Friends involves mentoring between Ohio Northern University students and students in the Ada schools from Kindergarten through eighth grade. The Ada Friends mentoring program has existed for over 20 years.

“Children in the program spend one to two hours a week bonding with their Big (mentor) through monthly group activities, and more importantly, one-on-one time,” said Hilverding. “This allows participants have fun and develop a supportive relationship that can positively impact the development of children in the program in countless ways.”

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Here's the September Ada school menu; salad bar starts Sept. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Are you a packer or buyer? It may depend on the lunch menu. What's for lunch in the Ada school cafeteria in September? 

Click here for the September menu. The school salad bar will start on Monday, Sept. 14. 

The cafeteria is looking for substitutes. Persons interested call 419-772-4312 or stop by the school for an application.

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Here's September's entertainment schedule at Viva Maria's

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Viva Maria's Pizza and Pasta is ready to entertain you on weekend's. Here's the September entertainment schedule:

Sept 4, Matt and Ashkey;
Sept 5, Gene Parker and Friends;
Sept. 11, Chris Buzzelli and Maria Fricano;
Sept. 12, Jim Boedicker;
Sept 18, Gene Parker;
Sept. 19, Maria Fricano;
Sept. 25, Chris Buzzelli and Maria Fricano;
Sept. 26, Jim Boedicker.

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Can you believe it! Harvest and Herb Fest almost here

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Harvest and Herb Festival!

It’s almost time. Saturday, Sept. 19, is the date of the 30th annual Harvest and Herb Festival, sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

Here’s the schedule of events:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Booths open on Main Street
• 10 a.m. – Parade on Main Street

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Lincoln Highway license plate may become a reality

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Lincoln Highway enthusiasts may have their own Ohio license plate if enough persons pre-order the plates.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles needs 150 plates reserved by Sept. 30 for the plates to be available to all Ohio residents.

Proceeds will help support the preservation and promotion of the highway, which is a few miles north of Ada.

An attachment at the bottom of this story is a form for Icon viewers to make a commitment to purchase the plates. Another attachment explains more details about the plate.

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