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103rd annual Farmers-Merchants Picnic this weekend in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2016 - 4:49pm

FROM THE ADA ICON - The 103rd annual Ada Farmers’ and Merchants’ Picnic takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13, in the War Memorial Park.

Here’s this year’s schedule:

Friday, Aug. 12
• Party in the Back 40
Gates open 5 p.m. "Mustang Sally" on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight
• Picnic Pull, 7 p.m. - Gates open at 4 p.m. - Registration at 5:30 p.m.
(Picnic Pull schedule at bottom of story)

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Untitled art

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2016 - 4:44pm

Ivy Augsburger adds a creative touch to her art work during the Aug. 9 spray paint class at the Bluffton Public Library. She said the work is untitled. Click here for additional photos of the spray paint session.

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15 with Morgan Schroeder…on her ironic career path, the secrets of American civilization, and Antarctica

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2016 - 4:31pm

Interviewed by Sophia Marcum

I was lucky enough to run into Morgan, who graduated from Bluffton High School in 2014, while she was working at the Bluffton Public Library this summer. Our conversation led to this interview.

Where do you attend school and what are you studying?

I am currently attending Anderson University with a major in Organizational Management and a minor in Sociology.  

What led you to this field of study?

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People
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Football tabbed fourth in HCAC Coaches Poll

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2016 - 4:11pm

August 10, 2016

HCAC pre-season poll

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Bluffton University
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Dirt pudding on the menu at Girl Scout program at BFR

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2016 - 3:40pm

Dirt pudding is on the menu at the Girl Scout Summer Series held at Bluffton Family Recreation this week.

Nearly a dozen young girls are learning about “It’s Your Planet – Love It,” during the two-hour morning sessions.

LOTS MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Activities include discovering what real scientists do, exploring wonders of science with hands-on activities and learning the scientific method.

During this photo session, girls created dirt pudding, which is an interesting way to learn about soil.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sale this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 9, 2016 - 3:44pm

You'll soon see more garage sales listed on the Icon than in any other week of the year. You might say that it’s a heavenly weekend for garage sale buyers and sellers.

It’s Main Street Across America’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11-12-13, and Bluffton happens to be a couple miles of the action.

Beaverdam mayor Roberta Beemer told the Icon that may Beaverdam residents will participate.

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Regional news
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