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September 2019

Homecoming tickets, volley for a cure, AMHA getting started

Activities this week at Ada High School
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Here's an update on activities at Ada High School. Information is from the school website:

PRE-SALE TICKETS:  for Friday’s military appreciation night football game will be on sale in the high school office from 8:15 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Cost is $4 for students and $5 for adults. All tickets are $6 at the door.

VOLLEY FOR A CURE T-SHIRTS: There are orders form in the high school office.  Completed order forms and money are due Thursday, Sept. 19. The game is Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m., the Bulldogs verses Paulding.

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JEP-MD

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

JEP - MD is an Ohio State fan. The Icon saw this Hardin County plate on the ONU campus on a white Cadillac.

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Dr. Diller accepting patients at Bluffton Family Practice

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Dr. Cheri Diller, M.D., general practitioner, has joined Bluffton Family Practice and is accepting new patients, according to Dr. Darrel R. Hotmire.

Bluffton Family Practice is located at 582 Harmon Road, Bluffton.

Dr. Diller is seeing all ages of patients from newborns to seniors and both men and women.

The Pandora native has worked in private practice several years and until recently, she was a private practice staff physician with Bluffton Primary Care.

She has hospital affiliations with Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay and Bluffton campuses.

To schedule an appointment call Bluffton Family Practice at 419-369-4804.

 

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Bulldog golfers bury Gophers

Ada's third straight match with a team score under 200
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Ada golf team whipped Hardin County foe Ridgemont 199-254 Monday evening in a dual match to end their regular season on a high note at the Bluffton Golf Course.

It was Ada's third straight match with a team score under 200. The Bulldogs dominated by taking the top five spots in the match.

"The boys are looking to carry this momentum into the (upcoming) post-season tournaments," said Ada head coach Jason Campbell.

Bulldog junior Brevin Sizemore was first medalist with a score of 46. He finished strong with scores of five, five and three over the final three holes.

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Centenarian Mildred Moore grew up in Ada

Graveside burial Oct. 5 in Woodlawn
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

Funeral services for Mildred L. James Moore, 99, Lawrence, will be held at noon, Friday Sept. 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. Mildred died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at her home.

She was born Feb. 3, 1920 in Ada, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Garwood) James.

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10 vie for Harvest and Herb Fest' queen

Winner announced Saturday in railroad park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

Ten candidates vie for the title of 2019 Ada Harvest and Herb Festival queen, according to Arlene Allison, coordinator of the competition.

The winner will be announced on Saturday in the Ada railroad depot park at approximately noon.

The candidates completed an essay and were interviewed by a panel of judges recently.

Each of the girls is an Ada High School senior. This year’s candidates follow with parents listed:

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Bulldogs pound rival Rams

The Bulldogs ran out to the early cushion behind a big-play offense and cruised to the victory, quickly putting to rest any thoughts of a close contest
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
McGUFFEY - The Ada football team raced to a 33-point halftime lead and thumped traditional rival Upper Scioto Valley 45-14 Saturday night in a makeup game postponed by bad weather Friday.

The Bulldogs ran out to the early cushion behind a big-play offense and cruised to the victory, quickly putting to rest any thoughts of a close contest.

Ada earned its first win as they completed the non-league part of their schedule 1-2. The Rams fell to 2-1 after their first 2-0 start in years.

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Pirates invade Ada for Friday league lidlifter

Ada vs. Bluffton is one of northwest Ohio's longest-standing rivarlies, going back to the early 1920s
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Coming off of its fist win, the Ada football team kicks off Northwest Conference play Friday with a key game at home vs. local rival Bluffton.

The Pirates are 2-1 after defeating winless Defiance Ayersville 35-14 in week three.

Bluffton (1-0 on road, 1-1 home) beat visiting Cory-Rawson 42-26 in its opener, but then lost to Pandora-Gilboa 27-9 in their first meeting since 1965.

The Pirates of head coach Jeff Richards boast an old-school, ground-oriented offensive attack.

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Ronald Wolford was retired from Wilson's Sporting Goods

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

Ronald R. Wolford, 64, died on Sunday, Sept.15, 2019, at his residence.  

He was born on Aug. 25, 1955, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Harley and Doris (Redick) Wolford. On June 22, 1995, Ronald married Marilyn Jean Wolford and she preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2015. 

Ronald retired from Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada.

Ronald is survived by his three brothers: Robert (Jayne) Wolford of Findlay, Larry (Janice) Wolford of Mt. Cory and David (Anna) Wolford of Forest; two sisters: Betty Barnard of Toledo and Nancy (Gary) Heacock of Forest; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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1991 junior high volleyball team

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 16, 2019

If you played junior high volleyball during the 1991 Ada school year, then you are in one of these photos. The identifications are listed beneath photo.

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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