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Over 40 models in Tuesday's Festival of Trees style show

Ada is a “festival of trees” this month.

The 16th annual Community Health Professionals “Ada Festival of Trees,” is now open to the public. The show runs from now through Nov. 22 at the CHP office, 1200 S. Main St., Ada. The show, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily offers free admission, lots of Christmas trees and other silent auction items.

Two events have already taken place. On Sunday was the appreciation festival for sponsors and volunteers. On Monday was a cookie bake-off including cookie judging with prizes awarded.

Here are events, which conclude the festival:

Music Boosters' special Padrone's dine-in fundraiser tonight only!

Just think - no cooking and no dishes tonight! And you get to support the Ada Music Boosters, says Cliff Maier, Ada Music Boosters president.

CLICK HERE FOR THE COUPON.  (This coupon is required to participate in this one-day event.) 

The Ada Music Boosters announce the return of another special Padrone's Dine-in fund-raising event, all day on Monday, Nov. 18. 

Padrone's of Ada will donate 20% of the day's sales (regular menu prices) to the Ada Music Boosters.

 

 

Service restored to majority of AEP Ohio customers affected by Sunday storms

A line of strong late season thunderstorms with possible tornadoes and winds gusting to 70 miles per hour moved across Ohio late Sunday breaking poles and knocking down power lines in several areas of AEP Ohio’s service territory. The severe weather has effected service for both transmission and distribution customers.

Over $4,200 raised during Christmas around the square

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance announced the 27th annual Christmas Around the Square event was again successful. The courthouse was filled with craft and gift vendors on all three floors. The annual auction featured thirty one unique holiday baskets which were donated by Alliance member businesses. Over $4,200 was raised during the event. To view photos of the unique baskets, learn who donated, and who purchased them, visit the Alliance website at www.hardinohio.org.

Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame winners named

by Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator

Ohio State University Extension, Hardin County – The Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame has announced the 2013 winners, to be inducted at the eleventh annual Agriculture Hall of Fame recognition banquet.  The 2013 inductees include: Franklin Garmon, Laurie Laird, Rex & Joan Sullinger,and Bernard & Virginia Williams. 

The banquet will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd, beginning at 6:30pm at St. Johns United Church of Christ on East Carrol Street in Kenton. The public is invited to come to honor these inductees and their families, and to recognize their many accomplishments.

Zero holiday weight gain challenge sign-up underway

Are you interested in maintaining your weight or even losing a few pounds during this holiday season?  Could you use some encouragement and guidance but don’t have time to attend classes?   Give our Zero Holiday Weight Gain holiday wellness challenge a try.     

“Zero Holiday Weight Gain Challenge” is an on-line challenge designed to help participants get fit by encouraging regular exercise, nutrition, and wellness tips during the upcoming holiday season.  Participants will receive weekly e-communications and have access to supplemental information available on Blogs and Facebook.  All participant information is kept confidential.

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