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Foneta F. “Boots” Burke was a seamstress and bookkeeper

Foneta F. “Boots” Burke, age 86, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on November 17, 1937 in Compton, California.  Boots was raised by her father and mother, Walter and Pearl Lowe.  She was preceded her in death by her parents and sister, Violet Krementz.  

Boots is survived by her four children: Thomas (Maria) McCauley of Corona, CA, Ronald (Debbie) McCauley of Edgerton, Sharon (Ed) Derenia of Jenera and Carol Kay (John) Wilson of Dunkirk; eleven grandchildren: Jackie, Ronnie, John Allen, Jake, John, Tommy, Jessica, Sammy, Zachary, Kayla and Hollie; 21 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Judy) Lowe. 

Ada High School to receive funds from Sept. 26 McDonalds's Digital Fundraiser

ADA __McDonald's owner operators throughout Ohio will be raising funds for local high school athletic programs on September 26. During the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day, 261 schools across Ohio including Ada High School, will earn 10 percent of all sales purchased through the McDonald’s app.

Jean Louise Sleesman taught at Ada Exempted Village Schools

Jean Louise Sleesman, age 89, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home.

She was born on February 26, 1935 in Somerset, Ohio to Irven T. and Freda M. (Ringhiser) Warthman who preceded her in death. Jean married Henry C. Sleesman and he preceded her in death in April of 1982.         

PHOTO Ada JV Football victorious vs. Elmwood

The Ada Exempted Village Schools JV football team won the September 14 non-conference game against Elmwood (Bloomdale, OH) by a score of 26-20. Photographer Mark Andreasen was there to capture the Bulldog spirit.

Ada girls soccer team will be Kickin it for Cancer

The Ada Schools invite all to join the Bulldog girls soccer team on October 5 for the Kickin It for Cancer benefit game.

The Bulldogs will take on the Kenton Wildcats.

Shirt order forms are due to the high school office by Friday, September 20. $5 from each T-shirt and $2 from each sweatshirt will go to Not By Choice to help those fighting cancer in Hardin County. 

There will also be other donation opportunities to support Not By Choice at the game. Organizers note, “We hope to see you all at the game to cheer on our Lady Bulldogs!”

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