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Jordan Breitigam named OAC Men's Swimmer of the Week

Junior Jordan Breitigam has been named OAC Men's Swimmer of the Week.

At the Wooster Invitiational, he posted a time of 49.57 in the 100 fly which broke a school record and bettered the NCAA "B" Cut.

Breitigam also finished second in the 200 fly in 1:55.37.He was also part of the winning 200 and 400 medlay relay teams.

Northern finished second of 10 teams with 1475.5 points, and won five of the 20 events on the weekend.

Ohio Northern will return to action next Saturday when they will host Defiance and Findlay in a tri-meet at 1 pm at the ONU Sports Center.

Rayhill named OAC Women's Swimmer of the Week

Junior Lindsey Rayhill has been named OAC Women's Swimmer of the Week for the week of December 3.

Rayhill broke the school record and surpassed the NCAA "B" Cut in the 100 back, posting a time of 57.66 on Thursday at the Wooster Invitational.

She also finished third in the 100 fly with a time of 2:07.03 and was fifth in the 200 I.M. finishing in 2:13.22.

Rayhill was also part of the 200 and 400 medlay relay teams, as well as the 200 free relay team that finished third, third and seventh respectively.

The Polar Bears finished sixth out of 10 teams with 851 points.

Annabelle Reese was active in several Ada community organizations

Annabelle M. Reese, age 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at 3:50 am at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 2, 1922 in Hardin County, Ohio to Leslie and Hazel (Weber) Smith and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 20, 1940 she married Otas W. Reese and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2006.

Annabelle was a homemaker and she previously worked as a waitress for 25 years at Marriott Foods at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada and a member of the United Methodist Women of the Church.

Darlene K. Hubbell 1950-2012

Darlene K. Hubbell, age 62, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at 5:13 am at Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio.

She was born on October 10, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Richard and Beatrice (Burkholder) Hubbell and they preceded her in death.

Surviving are a brother, Terry Hubbell; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Don Hubbell; sister, Joan Jordan.

There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Vienna Care Center Activities Fund, P.O. Box 339, South Vienna, Ohio 45369.

Mitten tree for a good cause

A mitten tree awaits you at Community Health Professionals of Ada. The tree accepts new mittens and winter caps. All donated items will be given to ReStore later this month where they will be given to persons who need them. 

Youth bowling offered Saturdays at Norada Lanes

Norada Lanes will offer junior bowling for youth ages kindergarten through grade 12 on Saturday mornings 10 a.m.

The Saturday sessions started on Dec. 1.

Regular season runs through Dec 1-March 2, with season ending tournament March 9. Youth will bowl three games with a meal and drink for $10. Youth with a parent bowling in an adult league at Norada will be $8.

Contact Norada Lanes for more details.

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