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By Cort Reynolds
Photos by Mark Andreasen below

CRIDERSVILLE – The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team stymied non-league foe Perry with tough defense 49-25 on Friday, December 27 to earn their fifth consecutive victory.

The Bulldogs ran out to a 16-2 lead after the first period, and went on to sink the Commodores handily. Ada led 22-9 at halftime, and stretched the margin to 35-18 after three stanzas.

Ada also captured the fourth quarter 14-7 to win going away by 24.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-2 overall with the convincing road win. Winless Perry dropped to 0-8 after the home loss. 

By Heather Schalk

Many of us consider our pets as family members. They are usually loving creatures who are great at lending an ear and keeping us company. But pets offer more benefits to our health than simply being good companions. Pets trained to be therapy animals have been scientifically proven to provide physical and mental benefits to owners, patients and even children. 

“Pet therapy” is the umbrella term used to describe animal-assisted therapy and other animal-assisted activities. One of the increasingly popular ways to utilize therapy pets is in a healthcare setting. Pet therapy helps patients cope with physical health problems, anxiety or cancer. Specifically, for those in long-term care, pet therapy can reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation, encourage communication and socialization skills, and provide comfort during stressful times. Depression and anxiety levels usually decrease in patients who receive pet therapy. This is one reason utilizing therapy animals in extended care facilities has increased in popularity: the presence of therapy animals reduces stress and anxiety and increases happiness.