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December 2021

Lady Bulldogs overpowered by Van Buren in second half

The visiting Ada girls basketball team trailed by just three points to Van Buren at intermission, but got outscored 34-18 in the second half to lose 58-39 in non-conference girls basketball play Tuesday night, December 14.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-6 with the defeat. The Lady Black Knights improved to 5-1 with the victory.

The contest was tied 11-11 after one period of play, and VB inched ahead 24-21 at halftime. The Black Knights then took control with a 16-7 third period, and won the final stanza 18-11.

Cindy Mowery worked for Commercial Tax Records

Cynthia S. “Cindy” Mowery, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on July 17, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to John and Margaret (Morman) Conner.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother and stepfather, Margaret and Merl Hall survive in LaFayette.  On January 21, 1983, Cindy married Kevin W. Mowery and he survives in Lima.

Randy Winegardner worked for BP Chemical

Randall Dean “Randy” Winegardner, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on March 19, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Kurt and Sundra “Sis” (Orchard) Winegardner.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.   

ONU faculty reading recommendations

If snuggling up with a good book is part of your holiday plan, faculty members who teach literature and writing at Ohio Northern University have classic and contemporary suggestions for you.

Community Improvement Corporation meets Dec. 15

The Ada Community Improvement Corporation will meet at noon on December 15, 2021 at the Ada Historical Depot. (The October 20, 2021 meeting was cancelled.)

The meeting agenda includes:

Hugh Clum was an architect

Hugh Clum, age 75, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 28, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to James C. and Frances (Everett) Clum. Hugh was married to Kathyn “Kay” (Zimmerman) Clum for twenty-eight years. 

Jeffrey D. Conley, Sr. worked for Coverall

Jeffrey D. Conley, Sr., age 64, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Soin Medical Center-Kettering Health, Beavercreek, Ohio. 

He was born on March 1, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to the late Bert and Dorothy (Cramer) Conley.  

Jeffrey is survived by his two children: Jeff (Amy) Conley, Jr. of Wilmington, and Mollie (Steven Lytge) Richardson of Cape Coral, FL; four grandchildren: Keaton, Adeline, Colton, and Levi; a brother, Steve Conley of Xenia; and a sister, Sherrie (Jim) Owens of Ocala, FL. 

Jeffrey worked for Coverall as a custodian and previously worked at the Warren County Prison for fifteen years.  He was a member of the Kings of Clubs card club.  

Larry Ousley served in the U.S. Army

Larry Thurman Ousley, 72, passed away December 13, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Larry was born March 15, 1949 in Hippo, Kentucky to the late Raleigh and Trilbie (Lafferty) Ousley.  On July 24, 1976 he married Nadine Leiber Ousley.

Larry graduated from Ada High School. He worked at Buckeye Concrete, Lima, Koneta Rubber, Wapakoneta and MidBus in Bluffton. Larry was a life member of the VFW Post #9381, Ada and also the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1533, Indian Lake. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals. Larry was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army.

G is for generous

At Ada Elementary School, we're reminded that the G in Bulldog is for Generous.

Fourth graders worked to gather hygiene product donations as an act of generosity for their Christmas project. This year they donated 567 hygiene items, the most items ever collected at the school.

What are the other characteristics?

B - Brave

U - Unique

L - Leader

L - Loyal

D - Determined

O - Open minded

G - Generous

Nichole Dearth appointed to Ohio board

On December 10, Governor Mike Dewine announced appointments including:

Nichole A. Dearth of Ada (Hardin Co.) has been appointed to the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board for a term beginning December 10, 2021, and ending August 27, 2024.

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