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Ada Public Library book discussion "The Book Thief" on June 4

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

The Ada Public Library invites Icon viewers to join its discussion of  Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief." The discussion takes place at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, in the library.

Here's a brief outline of the plot:

 

"It’s just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .

Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak’s groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich.

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Buy Local First Hardin County spring scavenger hunt underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is partnering with 29 local businesses and sponsors to kick off a Buy Local First Hardin County Spring Scavenger Hunt.

The Scavenger Hunt run now through June 3. The Buy Local First Hardin County campaign is a way to educate the community on the benefits of Buying Local. This scavenger hunt is your opportunity to check out and support not only the businesses participating in the hunt, but also all the local businesses in Hardin County.

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Mum is the word

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

Mums the word on the Ohio Northern University campus this summer.

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Darwin Hauenstein, 100, had local connections

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 31, 2013

Darwin Wilmot Hauenstein, 100, formerly of Allen County died March 25, 2013, at his daughter's home in Descanso, Calif.

He was born in Allen County, Jackson Township, on Dec. 20, 1912, to Lewis C. and Jennie Mae (Stober) Hauenstein.

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Ohio Northern University alumni return this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 30, 2013

It's Ohio Northern University alumni weekend. Here is the schedule of events from the ONU website.

Friday, May 31

Noon
Alumni Reunion Luncheon (McIntosh Center, first floor - Activities Room) Dress - casual

1-6 p.m.
Registration (McIntosh Center, Main Lobby) Upon arrival to campus, have no worries - as long as you can find McIntosh Center, our friendly staff and students will help take care of the rest. Please use the registration area for any questions you may have about anything related to the weekend. We are here to help make this weekend memorable and enjoyable for you.

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ReStore providing summer lunches for Ada youths June 17-July 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 30, 2013

Hey, kids! Let's eat!

Now that school's out for the summer Ada's ReStore Community Center, 210 N. Main St., invites all Ada area youth under 18 to participate in "Picnic in the Park," this summer.

The lunches offered are part of the Ohio Summer Food Service Program.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a USDA program offered through the Ohio Department of Education that provides nutritious meals and snacks in sites that meet eligibility requirements.

The program has no eligiblity requirements and no registration requirements.

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