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There's nothing like a small-town summer festival

And the Farmers and Merchants Picnic is right there with best of them
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2019

Photos by Ken Collins
More photos at bottom of the story -
There's nothing like a small-town summer festival. And, the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic is right up there with the best of them. After all it's, 106 years and running.

A parade, tractor pull, horse competition, kiddie tractor pull, lots of food and entertainment is always part of the fun.

Icon photographer Ken Collins shares photos from the park in this series. Watch the Icon tomorrow for his F&M parade photos.

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Ada Boy Scouts in 1991

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2019

Here's Ada Boy Scouts placing flags on the gravesites of veterans at Ada's Woodlawn Cemetery in 1991.

From left, kneeling, Rob Straits, Trent Boedicker, Josh Seagrave, Ronnie Telles and Pat Boedicker.

Back row from left, Chad Hazelton, Dennis Straits, Bob Krofft, Mike Boedicker, Tom Lehman II, Tom Lehman and Tim Dyer II.

The photo was taken at the grave of Edwards Dickens, 1830 to 1915. He fought in Company 1 of the 135th Ohio Infantry of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) from 1861 to 1865.

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

 

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Ada "back to school" worship service Aug. 18

Host congregations First UMC and Sugar Grove UMC invite the community
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 11, 2019

The First United Methodist and Sugar Grove United Methodist congregations invite the community to a "back to school" worship service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, in the Ada school cafeteria.

Meri Skilliter, Ada Schools superintendent, will deliver the message.

The partnering congregations say that this is a community worship service and is open to all.

"We would like to extend a special invitation to the Ada Schools teachers, staff, students, and their families as we will be praying over them and asking for God's blessing on the school year.

Students are also invited to bring their backpacks and will receive a "blessed backpack" tag.

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Ada linksters look much improved in 2019

Seventh-year head coach Jason Campbell welcomes three lettermen and five experienced players back to the fold
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 11, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
First of a series of Ada fall sports previews
ADA - The gradual upward climb of the building Ada boys golf program continues in 2019 with the return of several capable players to go with five newcomers.

Seventh-year head coach Jason Campbell welcomes three lettermen and five experienced players back to the fold. Senior southpaw Alex Morgan and classmate Ethan Hull return to pace the 10-man roster.

"I am excited about the talent on the team," said veteran coach Campbell. "We have a deep roster. They are a coachable group who is very capable of improving in a technical sport like golf.

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Approved: Rx for Severe Low Blood Sugar

FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder to treat severe low blood sugar
Posted by LizGH on Sunday, August 11, 2019

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever non-injection medication to treat severe low blood sugar.

The medication is called Baqsimi. It's made of glucagon in the form of a nasal powder, and the FDA approved it to be used as an emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia.

Severe hypoglycemia is severe low blood sugar. Those with severe low blood sugar may experience confusion or seizures. They can even become unconscious.

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Weekend doctor: Lupus

Posted by LizGH on Saturday, August 10, 2019

By Lynn Dillon, RN, ADON
Birchaven Village
Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. It is a complicated and unpredictable disease that can affect any organ and may cause a wide range of symptoms. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Lupus can mimic other diseases and not all people with lupus display the same symptoms, so it can be hard to diagnose. The symptoms depend on which body system is being affected.

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What's on your class schedule?

2019-20 school year schedules available next Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2019

News is warming up on the Ada school website after a summer off. Here's the latest news items of interest to students and families of Ada students:

Schedule Pickup - Thursday, Aug. 15
All junior and senior high students will need to pick up their schedules. Scheduled pickup times are as follows:
8-10 a.m. - Grades 7 & 8
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Grades 9 & 10
12-1 p.m. - Office closed for lunch
1-3 p.m. - Grades 11 & 12

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I-75 project on pace for 2020 completion

Project in year three of four-year construction schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2019

The most significant highway construction project in the Findlay area’s recent history stands at approximately 70% complete.

The Ohio Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) $114 million reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County has progressed well. The project is in year three of a four-year construction schedule and is on pace to be completed late next year.

The project is reconstructing five miles of the existing four lanes of I-75 and constructing an additional lane of travel in each direction from just north of the county Road 313 overhead, south of the U.S. 68/state Route 15 interchange, to county Road 99.

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Bulldog linksters 3rd in NWC quad

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Ada golf team played a tough four-team Northwest Conference match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday.

Co-host Bluffton won with 178 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (193), Ada (199) and Crestview (232).

Junior Brevin Sizemore led Ada with a nine-hole score of 49.

Senior Ethan Hull registered a 50 and Ada senior lefty Alex Morgan shot a 51. Junior Jake Morgan was the fourth scorer for the Bulldogs with a score of 53.

Sophomore Kamron Wilkerson posted a 64 while sophomore Dexter Woods tallied a 73.

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Bringing Christmas in July to the Ohio State Fair

“Arlene wanted a red dress like the one in the movie White Christmas,” Dellifield recalled. “She asked for the dress for months, so I finally decided to make it.”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 8, 2019

By Barb Lockard
It all started with a 1954 movie, a request from a friend and a portfolio for college.  Ada High School senior Nora Dellifield brought a holiday flair to her 4-H competition at the Ohio State Fair on July 31.

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Now an accomplished seamstress, Dellifield was initially encouraged to sew by her grandmother.  “I went to a 4-H meeting and sewing looked like fun,” she added.  “My grandmother said she would help me, so I joined.” Nora makes some of her own clothes, but the category she chose at the State Fair this year was “Sewing for Others.” 

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