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Dave Dellifield was this year's opening master of ceremonies
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 13, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
This year Dave Dellifield served as emcee for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic opening ceremonies.

In his remarks, he said proceeds from the picnic are plowed back into the park for improvements.

He noted that the picnic is the longest-running, continuous fair/festival in Ohio, now in its 105th year.

He said the F&M originally began as a county fair for Allen, Hardin, and Hancock counties.

He said the F&M is located in a grove of trees on land originally donated by the Ream family.

He introduced Tony Wolke, park board president, and other board members.

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Let's dance!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 13, 2018

Phil and Phyllis Batteks of Ada dance to the music of the Dave Liles Band during the F&M Picnic on Saturday at War Memorial Park. (Jerry Maag photo)

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One-of-a-kind wagon

Dad, will you make one for me?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 13, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Call him an inventor, designer, engineer, tinkerer—but mostly call him a loving father.

Dustin Risser of Ada put many pieces together from a wagon, golf cart, mini bike, and his own imagination to come up with a wagon for his little girl, Petra, 17 months.

The pair were spotted at the F&M picnic on Saturday at Ada War Memorial Park. Dustin said, “I’ve always liked to build stuff. Why have a boring wagon?” The wagon is big enough to accommodate the little one and all of her paraphernalia, like stuffed animals.

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BVHS awarded advanced certification for primary stroke centers

The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark
Posted by LizGH on Monday, August 13, 2018

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. 

The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations.  

BVHS underwent a rigorous onsite review where Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery of clinical care and performance improvement.

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Street to close for railroad crossing repair

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, August 13, 2018

The Village of Ada offices report that Gilbert Street, from Buckeye to Lincoln, will be closed from Tuesday until Friday this week for railroad crossing repair. The closure was requested by United Railroad Service, Inc.

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2018 Farmers and Merchants Picnic Pedal Pull Winners

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, August 13, 2018
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