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November 2013

Bill Faine helping 7th graders build community in Language Arts

Ada’s 7th grade Language Arts classes are on track to achieve several personal and community goals this school year, according to Bill Faine, “mayor” of the classes.

In reality, Faine is the teacher, and that’s where the fun and personal goals begin.

“I want them (the students) to be active, productive and part of the community,” said Faine.

To do that, Faine had the students form their own communities and, just as in real life, set goals for their communities. Thus, Faine, as teacher, becomes community mayor. “Our class communities are based on being positive and reliable to and for all members.”

Bluffton prepares for Nov. 30 Blaze of Lights

Who were Dorothy and Harry Ream? Did they make all those cutout displays on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn on display between Thanksgiving and New Year's? What’s their story?

Answers to those questions, for a generation of people who don’t know the Ream story, will be part of this year’s Blaze celebration. This summer, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce invited a troupe of local actors and singers to put the Ream story to drama and music.

And they did.

Barry Schneck wins final Icon football contest of season

The winner of Week 10 of The Icon football contest is Barry Schneck.  He correctly picked 14 games this week.
Other contestants:
13 correct - David Glick and Seth Burkholder.
12 correct - Chris Boisvert, Denny Edinger, Luke Amstutz, Mark Delisle, Megan Morris and Todd Fleharty.
11 correct - Adelyn Althaus, Ben Reineke, Bill Edwards, Brandon Huber, Jerry Cupples, John Clevidence and Tater Hooker.
10 correct - Brandon Schaadt, John Schmutz, Mark Sommers, Nancy Armour, Nathan Davis, Randy Garmatter and Tom Clark.

Ada Seniors meet Nov. 13 at Community Health Professionals

The Ada Senior Citizens meeting to be held Wednesday, Nov. 13. A covered dish at meal takes place at noon and musical entertainment is by Boe Sloan. 

The meeting is at the Community Health Professionals building, 1200 South Main St.

Iconic Bakery: Easy lunchbox cookies

Lunchbox Cookies
Recipe by Sarah Hartlzer, mother of Emma and Sam
At Bluffton Child Development Center

2 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 c shortening
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 c rolled instant oats
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking power
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pkg semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pkg milk chocolate chips

A secret women's-only organization in Ada?

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Members of the Ada PEO in 1948 are:
Front from left, Bessie Lamb, Mary Webb Krofft, Evie Sousley, Leila Suhr, Betty Archer, Marge Hollinger.

Middle, Lucy Weir, Winnie Keller, Bertha Breck, Mary Ensign, DeBritto Hindall, Billie Arbogast Hindall, Gladys Welsh.

Back, Rose Elliott, Alice Webb, Marie Snyder, Pearl Underwood, Maude Luft, Lela Sousley, Ruth Weir, Ruth Judson.

According to an article in the April 19, 1929, Ada Herald, the Ada PEO was an secret women's-only organization. Read the attachment with this story for more details.

College of Law presents speech for veteran, sexual assault survivor

Kori Cioca, a coast guard veteran and sexual assault survivor, will be the guest speaker at an Ohio Northern University Law Career Services Brown Bag Brief in the Celebrezze Moot Court Room on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11:30 a.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided.

Cioca, a U.S. Coast guard veteran, was sexually assaulted and raped while serving in the military. She was the lead witness in a landmark lawsuit that attempted to bring awareness about sexual assault in the military and to ensure safety for active-duty service members.

Here's Ada unofficial Nov. 5 general election results

The following are unofficial results from the Nov. 5 general election. * Indicates a winner. For the complete list of unofficial votes from all Hardin County races, click here.

ADA COUNCIL
*Donald Fleming 208
*Jeffery Oestreich 222
*Bob Simmons 234
*Jimmy Wilson 200

LIBERTY TRUSTEES
*Gary Hall  364
*Bradley Hays 438

ADA SCHOOL BOARD
* Thomas Dearth 321
* Tara Griffith  314
Terry Price  238

MENTAL HEALTH LEVY
For   1,860
Against  2,310

Let's hear it for our new citizen of the year

The Village Voice

The Village of Ada publishes informational articles about Village policies and services currently offered. These articles are for informational purposes only. Further details and the complete Codified Ordinances may be found on the Village website, www.adaoh.org, or by calling the Village Offices at 419-634-4045.
Congratulations, Aggie Crates!

Men's and Women's Soccer raise close to $900 in during Kicks for a Cause

With the conclusion of October and breast cancer awareness month, the soccer programs at Ohio Northern can mark the latest "Kicks for a Cause" event as a success.

The fourth Annual Kicks event which took place on Oct. 12, during the men's and women's matches against Baldwin Wallace, was able to raise close to $900.

All of the proceeds have been donated to support the continued efforts of the American Cancer Society.

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