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26 booths will offer fall and Christmas gifts - 9 to 2 in the '86 gym

The Ada Music Boosters will have a craft show from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday in what is known as the ‘86 Gym.

The gym will be filled with 26 booths offering items for fall and Christmas such as homemade decor, knitting and crochet, kitchen items, health and wellness, jewelry, hardwood furnishings, clothing, sweet treats, and more.

There will be concessions, as well. Admission is $3 with children 5 and under free. The organizers say, “Come get a jump on your Christmas shopping and support our amazing music programs.”
Here is an example of a few items from one booth.

USV's turn was last week; Ada's was last night

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who will win the McTeachers Night contest? Ada or Upper Scioto Valley?

USV teachers and staff served many customers during a two-hour period last week. Ada’s turn was Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Ada McDonald’s.

From casual observance, USV had more customers lined up at 5 p.m. But, Ada customers began flowing in the door shortly after 5 o’clock. The winner is determined by which school had the most sales during a two-hour slot.

Richard C. Dyer, age 90, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 3:04 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

          He was born on November 22, 1927 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Joseph A. and Lavina (Cole) Dyer.  In 1961 Richard married Linda K. Parr and she survives in Ada.

          Richard retired from the McComb Cookie Factory and he also worked for Liberty Township, Hardin County.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.   Richard enjoyed cutting wood.

          Also surviving are his two sons: Randolph (Kathy Lee) Dyer of Lima and Stacey Dyer of Midland, Texas; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Ada HS soccer standout, Christopher Reyes, was voted Northwest Conference player of the year and a member of the NWC first team. Noah Garmon was also named to the NWC first team. Click here for details. (Vickie Garmon photo)

For her, for him... gifts galore at Mercantile on Main for Sweetest Day on Saturday. Co-owner Mindy Altstaetter suggests Body Budder lotions for her in many fragrances and sizes. For him, give the Man Bar, either moisturizing or defoliating. The new store is located at 117 S. Main, 419-236-3499, open 10-5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 10-4 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Ohio Northern men's soccer team stormed back from an early 1-0 second half deficit and defeated the Heidelberg Student Princes 4-1 at Kerscher Stadium Wednesday evening in Ohio Athletic Conference action as sophomore defender Beelal Hasan netted his first career hat trick in the victory.

 

With the come-from-behind triumph, the Polar Bears improve to 11-4-1 overall and to 4-2-0 in league play this season. Meanwhile, the Student Princes drop to 5-7-1 on the year with a 2-3-1 mark against the conference loop.

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