The Ada farmers' market opened for the season on Thursday in the Depot parking lo. for the past two years the market was at Community Health Professionals.
ReStore took over the market this year. It will be open each Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monty Siekerman visited the opening day event and took these photos.
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• Gus Guthrie
• Andrea Massillo offers sweets for sale to Cindy Mowery.
• Dana Walters and Robert Kanzig had an eclectic mix of items for sale at the farmer's market. Dana is executive director while Robert is assistant director of ReStore, the group heading up the market this year.
A free lunch for area grade school children started this week and continues weekdays through Aug. 17 at the War Memorial Park, shelter house 2. The program is called "Picnic in the Park."
In the first three days of the program 54 youth received a lunch. Last year the program fed up to 60 youth in one day.
This is the third year for the program, sponsored by ReStore Community Center. The program receives support from the Hardin County United Way. Food is donated from the West Ohio Food Bank, Lima. Friday meals are pizza, donated by Padrone's of Ada.
“We are reaching out into the community, trying to do what the community needs,” said Dana Walters, executive director. “We are not just being in ReStore but being out there helping with other events, outside our four walls.”
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The Dairy Beef Feeder queen contest in open to all girls 14 years and older (as of January 1), that are currently enrolled in 4-H or FFA with a dairy beef feeder project. To be eligible to compete for this honor, a member must fill out the application, complete the essay and participate in an interview. Applicants will also be given a test over breeds, body parts, and general questions that pertain to the project.
The next Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance "Business After Hours" will be in Ada, according to Jon Cross, of the chamber and business alliance.
It is Monday, June 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at The Inn at Ohio Northern University.
Alliance staff will host extended community office hours to welcome the general public to exchange ideas, discuss business and community needs and answer any questions about the Alliance activities, programs and events.
"No RSVP, no agenda and no suits, ties or fancy attire are required," said Cross. "We look forward to seeing you at The Inn at Ohio Northern University.
