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New Ada business sells 33s, 45s, 78s and more

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2016 - 3:34pm

By Monty Siekerman
FROM THE ADA ICON - Digital music, such as iTunes, hasn't replace the good, ole record business.

In fact, a new business has just opened on Main Street, Ada, that specializes in 33, 45, and 78 vinyl records as well as CDs and music collector cards.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Retro: Music & Media, owned by Chad and Jeanette Smith, opened in the Gibson Building next to Dollar General, at 4171 State Route 235.

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Ada music studio holding auditions for JubilHeirs choir

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2016 - 2:52pm

Vicki Mills of Miss Vicki's Music Studio, Ada, announces that The JubilHeirs – a choir for singers ages 12 – 25, will now meet on Monday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. 

"This auditioned, 4-plus-part treble voiced choir begins its fourth season on Sept. 19.  The JubilHeirs learn a variety of music, both sacred and secular," she told The Icon.

Recent performances in Ada and Findlay included songs from Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, as well as international folk songs in Japanese and French.

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Chase Eikenbary says Jazzercise is the thing to get you back in shape

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 19, 2016 - 11:49am

Summer’s coming to a close, school starts soon and now is a great time to start thinking about getting back into shape, says Chase Eikenbary, owner of the local Jazzercise.

As an incentive, now through Sept. 15 persons may signup at no cost to begin classes.

Seven class options are available according to Eikenbary. They include:
• Monday – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday - 6 a.m.
• Wednesday (Strength 60!) – 6 p.m.
• Thursday – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday – 6 a.m.
• Saturday – 8:30 a.m.

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Here's BFR's adult fall fitness class schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2016 - 4:45pm

Bluffton Family Recreation has released its fall fitness class schedule for adults, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

A printer-friendly copy of the schedule is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

The daily schedule follows:

Mondays
7:30 a.m. – Total Body Conditioning
8:30 a.m. – All-star workout
9:30 a.m. – Water exercise I at Maple Crest
9:45 p.m. – SilverSneakers
5 p.m. – Aqua Zumba at Maple Crest
6 p.m. – Aqua Fit at Maple Crest

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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How well do you know the insides and outs of Main Street?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2016 - 4:30pm

Here's a little game to see how well you can identify downtown Bluffton businesses. We've provided snapshots of seven Main Street businesses.

Some are pretty easy - while a couple are stinkers. But, it all depends upon your knowledge of Bluffton.

Take a look and then if you need answers, click here.

Good luck.

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Chamber's map project created to help visitors find their way around town

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2016 - 4:22pm

Have you seen the maps?

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce recently installed the second of several Bluffton maps created in an effort to help visitors find their way around town.

More maps are in the works.  These will be placed in different areas of Bluffton. Each map is full color and is three by two feet.

THE MAP ATTACHED TO THIS STORY IS ONE OF THE “WORKING” VERSIONS FROM THIS PAST WINTER. THE MAP HAS BEEN UNDATED SINCE THIS WINTER.

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