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October 2021

Mary F. Downs was a homemaker

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 15, 2021

Mary F. Downs, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 1:14 p.m. at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

She was born on December 13, 1944 in Wolf Creek, Tennessee to the late Porter Crockett and Betty (Bryant) Jarnagin. 

Mary was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Ohio Deaf Association.

She is survived by her daughter, Mechel (David) Rowe of Alger; two grandchildren: Shelby (Cody) Henderson and Dustin (Katelynn Shelhamer) Rowe; one great grandson, Mack Henderson; and a brother, Henry (Brenda) Jarnagin of Morristown, TN.

Mary was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, Halle Grace Henderson; and a brother, Lee Roy Jarnagin.

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Opal Mae Nothdurft was born in Owenboro, Kentucky

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 15, 2021

Opal Mae Nothdurft, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 10:28 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on March 21, 1933 in Owenboro, Kentucky to the late Archie and Helen (Cambron) White.  Opal married Donald Paul Nothdurft on February 26, 1955 and he preceded her in September of 2014.

Opal always put God first in her life.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She was loved by many.

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Bulldog boys defeat Presidents

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 15, 2021

The visiting Ada boys soccer team defeated Marion Harding decisively 4-1 Thursday night, October 15, to end the regular season on a high note.

The Bulldogs improved to 6-7-3 with the convincing non-league victory, their second straight win in four days. 

Carter Conley netted two goals to pace Ada. 

Logan Jolliff tallied on a penalty kick, and Nathan Williams scored the other goal.

Colton Long made seven saves in goal.

The sixth-seeded Ada boys host ninth seed Elmore Woodmore (3-10-2) Wednesday, October 20 at 5 p.m. in Div. III sectional first round action.

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Ada girls soccer loses to Miller City

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 15, 2021

Visiting Miller City defeated the Ada girls soccer team 7-1 in the regular season finale Thursday evening, October 14, on Senior Night at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-11-1 with the non-conference loss. 

Powerhouse Miller City improved to 10-3-3 with the victory.

The visitors built a commanding 5-0 lead by halftime. 

Sophomore Olivia Burkhart netted the Bulldog goal on an assist by classmate Ella Marshall. 

It was the last home game for Ada seniors Olivia Green, injured Timber Blankenship and Hailey Robirds, Julia Kamatali, Lauren Mullins and Olivia Thomas.

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Bulldog spikers fall to Bearcats

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Ada volleyball team lost a tough three-setter to visiting Spencerville in the Northwest Conference finale Tuesday, October 12, on a special Senior/Volley for the Cure Night.

A total of just over $1,900 dollars was raised to fight breast cancer. A big and loud crowd was on hand to cheer on the teams, mostly clad in symbolic pink. 

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-18 and 0-8 in the NWC with the 25-13, 25-20, 25-22 defeat.

Spencerville improved to 11-8 and 2-6 in the NWC to avoid a last-place tie with the Bulldog girls and finish tied for seventh with the sweep.

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Ada girls shut out at Pirates

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

Visiting Ada fell behind early and lost 5-0 to local rival Bluffton in the Northwest Conference finale Wednesday evening, October 13, at Steinmetz Field.

Injury-plagued Ada dropped to 2-10-1 and 0-5-1 in the NWC after the loss. 

The Pirate girls improved to 11-3-1 overall and 5-1 in NWC play with the convincing makeup game victory. 

Defending league champion Bluffton finished second in the league standings to Columbus Grove (6-0). 

Bluffton built a 4-0 lead in the first 17 minutes.

Pirate Riley Eachus scored in the very first minute off an Allison Diller assist to put the hosts on top.

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School board candidates answer questions at Rotary forum

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Ada Rotary Club hosted a 2021 Board of Education candidate forum in the Dicke Forum on the campus of Ohio Northern University. About 75 people attended in person and about 62 watched or listened online via Facebook. The video recording can be viewed at https://fb.watch/8E64W4lL6i/.

All active candidates for the two available seats on the board attended: 

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August minutes for Ada Board of Education

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

Upon request, the Ada Exempted Village Schools provided the attached minutes for August 18, 2021 Board of Education meeting.

 

 

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October Board of Education Meeting October 21

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Ada Exempted Village School District (AEVSD) has announced a 6 p.m. October 21, 2021 meeting of the Board of Education at 725 W. North Ave.

Board members are listed as:

  • Matt Gossman, President 
  • Dr. Amy Mullins
  • Ronald Fleming
  • Tom Dearth
  • Steve Ramey

Information provided on the AEVSD website: https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/districtBoardEd.aspx

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Blessings for Christmas sign up

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The Ada community program Blessings for Christmas will sign up families needing assistance at the holidays. 

Sign ups take place at Ada First Presbyterian Church, 201 S Main St. (corner of Lincoln & Main). Please use the side entrance on Lincoln Street across from the post office.

Families are matched with other Ada families that provide food and gifts for Christmas.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 7-8 p.m.

Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7-8 p.m. 

Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

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