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Curses and prayer

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 11, 2023

Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes. In this series of articles, he writes about his experiences with elderly residents. He does not use the residents’ real names.

By Bill Herr

Early in my time as chaplain I went into the room of a new lady resident.  I did not know that she had dementia.  As soon as she saw me, she began cursing me.  I tried to introduce myself but she continued cursing.  After a few uncomfortable moments, I excused myself and left the room.  

In the following days, I observed that her husband visited her every day.  She would sit up and he would sit beside her and gently massage the back of her neck and shoulders. One day I entered her room and she was crying softly.  I asked her what was the matter and she said, “I miss my husband.” I asked her if I could pray for her. She nodded and I prayed specifically that her husband would soon be there to see her. When I finished I looked at the doorway and there stood her husband. He had just arrived.  

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GRAPHIC Gift cards support small businesses

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 10, 2023

Feeling pinched for time? Looking for a gift for someone hard to shop for? The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce reminds us that "Gift Cards Support Small Businesses." The Ada Icon is a proud chamber member.

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Bulldog swim team places in top half at Napoleon Invite

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 10, 2023

Lily Baumgartner wins 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke

By Cort Reynolds

NAPOLEON__The Ada High School swim teams competed well at the 16-team Napoleon Wildcat Invitational Saturday, December 9.

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Bulldog boys basketball caged by Panthers

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 10, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

McCOMB__The youthful Ada High School boys basketball team played its first road game of the season at McComb on Saturday, December 9, and lost 62-34.

The Bulldogs trailed 21-11 after the first period, and were down 34-16 at intermission. A 17-6 Panther the third stanza sealed the verdict, although Ada did win the final quarter, 12-11.   

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Bulldog wrestling 3rd at Cory Duals; McClain tourney MVP

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 10, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON__The Ada High School wrestling team opened its 2023-24 season with a strong showing at the annual six-team Cory-Rawson Duals Saturday.

Ada senior Clayton McClain was named the MVP of the event after going undefeated at 150 lbs. with five wins.

The Bulldogs finished third as a team with a 3-2 dual match record. Archbold ended up first at 5-0, while Columbus Grove finished second at 4-1. 

“Clayton's match against Columbus Grove was one of the best matches he has wrestled,” said Ada head coach Eric Perkins. “He fell behind early against a returning state alternate; he bumped up a weight to wrestle and really controlled the rest of the match. 

“He was aggressive but smart and took advantage of nearly every opportunity to score.”

Ada wrestlers earning their first varsity win (excluding forfeits) included Kale Pedersen, Cobe Harris and Layne Simon. Pedersen is 3-2.

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Bulldog girls basketball swarmed by Perry

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 10, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The short-handed Ada High School girls basketball team lost 47-22 to hard-pressing Perry Saturday afternoon, December 9.

Full-court pressure by the visiting Commodores for four quarters helped force 30 turnovers and wore down the Bulldog girls, who were without starting point guard Olivia Burkhart and center Anna Conley due to illness.

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