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The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28,  at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima. 

Come and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Brunson’s Restaurant, 1 North Detroit Street, Kenton. Please not the change in location.

The coundown is on. It's hours away. It's the 100th anniversary of the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. The two-day event at the War Memorial Park takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10.

Here’s this year’s schedule:
Friday, Aug. 9

• 5 p.m. – Gates open Party in the Back 40 – Exploit of Lima, on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight
• 7 p.m. – Corn hole tournament, Back 40, east of park
• 7 p.m. Pulls
   6500 street stock gas 4 x4
   6500 hot street gas 4x4
   6500 stock altered gas 4x4
   8000 workstock diesel
   8000 2.6 diesel
   Street legal semis
   Altered semis
   100 open

Spaces are now being reserved for the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. If you would like to reserve a booth space, contact Scott and Arlene Allison at 419-634-1144. Please leave your name and address to receive a booth application.

If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Parade, contact Anna Poling at 419-303-7234.

Attention Ada High School Girls Ages 15-18 (9th grade – 12th grade). Applications are now available for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest & Herb Festival Queen Contest.

This week is your final chance of the summer to dive in, go down the slide, do lap swims or simply sit in the sun at the Ada swimming pool.

The pool season sends on Saturday, Aug. 10, which coincides with the Ada Farmers and Merchants picnic. Admission on Saturday, during the picnic is $1.

The pool is open this week each day from 1 to 8 p.m., weather permitting. Daily admission (except on Aug. 10) is $3.

Adults have a final chance for lap swims on Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Toddler swim is also at that time. Admission is $1.

Here's the 2013-14 Ada school calendar.

New Teacher Day August 13, 2013
Professional Development Day for All Staff August 14, 2013
Prep Day for All Teachers & Open House  August 15, 2013
Opening Day of School  August 19, 2013
 

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