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Here's the school lunch menu for January

School will open sooner or later. In the meantime, here's the planned January cafeteria menu for Ada schools.

The menu is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

1953 Ada Kiwanis members

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Here are members of the Ada Kiwanis Club taken during the  Ada centennial in 1953.

First row (from left): Roy Spar, Carl Luft, Von “Spot” Spellman, George Klingler, Guy Wilcox, Birch Wilson, Dr. E.R. “Roy” Rodabaugh and Leo Wright.

Second row (from left): Clyde Elder, Carl Dickmeyer, Everett Ludwig, Robert Butz, Wilbur “Wib” Umphress and Allen High.

Third row (from left): Earl Dome, W.H. “Bill” Krofft, Dr. A.L. Tipple, Ralph Nelson, Daryl E. Baker, Ray Smith and E.M. “Ernie” Routson.

Public library suggests: Stay inside with a good book

We defer to the Ada Public Library facebook page for this photos. Anything as a distraction of what's going on outside is fine with us. The library's message is this: Stay inside and stay warm with a good book.

Edward "Bill" Risner 1921-2014

Edward M. "Bill" Risner, 92, died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at 7:20 p.m. at his residence in Alger, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Feb. 15, 1921 in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Buddie and Lula (Lewis) Risner who preceded him in death. He was married to Elsie Nichols and she preceded him in death. He retired from the railroad.

James Haney was a graduate of Alger High School

James Haney, 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at 7:42 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on April 28, 1939 in Hardin County, Ohio, to Fred and Myrtle (Arnett) Haney and they preceded him in death. He married Ann Briley on May 21, 1967, and she survives in Wapakoneta.

He retired from Sheller Globe/Superior Coach Division in Lima after 25 years. He was a US Army veteran serving from 1962-1964 in South Korea. Heformerly attended the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of Alger. He was a 1957 graduate of Alger High School. 

Blanchard Valley Health Systems opened/closed list

This announcement from Blanchard Valley Health Systems:

The following medical offices will be opening at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6. All appointments prior to 10 a.m. have been cancelled and will be rescheduled:

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