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Public auction Oct. 26 of Orange Township parcels

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 17, 2013

Farthing Real Estate and Auctioneers, Findlay, announce the sale of four parcels at public auction at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, on the premises at 3576 and 3598 State Route 103, Bluffton.

The property includes 58 acres of farm ground and woods, two homes and buildings, farm equipment and personal property.

The owners are james and Imogene Benroth and Judith Houdeshell.
For a complete listing of the items at auction open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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When you could fill up the tank for 30 cents a gallon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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Judging from the three vehicles at the pumps, we'd say this photo is from 1959. These look like a 1958 Corvair convertible, a 1958 Oldsmobile and a 1959 Mercury.

We can't read the price of gas on the pump, but it was probably 30 cents a gallon. This classic Ada "filling station" photo is part of Ada Public Library collection.

Icon viewers comments are welcome.

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Fine Touch Furniture & Upholstery - where they bring furniture back to life

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The Garver brothers have upholstered nearly every thing imaginable since opening Fine Touch Furniture and Upholstery. 

The 513 N. Johnson St., Ada, business, opened in 1986 after brothers Randy and Dan Garver left Findlay Furniture, where they learned the upholstery trade.

MORE PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Even so, the brothers claim: “We’ve never worked a day in our lives,” as they take their business seriously, but truly enjoy what they do. “And, we meet a lot of interesting people,” they add.

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50 polar bears on McIntosh's cake

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

McIntosh Center at ONU celebrates its 50th birthday as the student union on campus this week, according to David Dellifield, Center director. While the building itself has been added on to and remodeled several times, 2013 is the 50th birthday of many of the major parts of the building. The Ballroom, Activities Room and many offices in the building are celebrating a golden milestone. Throughout the week, there are activities and contests on the McIntosh Center Facebook page. A birthday party took place Wednesday in the Dining Room.

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Shelby Conner: I'd like to take Will Smith to El Campo

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Shelby, what year are you at Ada High School?
I’m a senior.

Tell us what classes you are taking this semester.
Communication, Psychology, College Prep English, Ag Business, Algebra III, Physics and I’m a student helper.

Have you started looking at colleges for next year?
Yes. Akron, Ohio State University and Bowling Green State University. I’m interested in psychology or social work.

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Veterans' breakfast Nov. 11 at Ada school cafeteria

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 16, 2013

The Ada School District is sponsoring a Veterans’ Day breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. in the school cafeteria. 

All veterans and their families as well as active duty service personnel who live, work or
worship within the boundaries of the Ada Exempted Village Schools are invited to attend.

If you would like to attend the veterans’ breakfast, please call the Ada High School Office at
419-634-2746 to make your reservation.

The speaker for the morning will be Don VanRenterghem, who will make a special presentation representing the The Korean War Veterans Association.

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