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Underlying questions about Parkinson’s disease

By Karen Kier, pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, December 23, 2021

In 1817, James Parkinson published a paper titled, An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, that described his observations of abnormal movements in some individuals. Dr. Parkinson was an English surgeon who was better known in his day as a geologist and paleontologist. In 1804, he published a book on fossils titled, Organic Remains of a Former World. He wrote more books on fossils than he did on medicine. At that time in England, physicians were available to the wealthy and he broke this mold by writing numerous pamphlets on how to improve your health and seeing patients who could not pay.

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Ada wrestlers compete in hostile road setting

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Ada HIgh School wrestling team traveled to Bucyrus Wednesday, December 22, for a rare mid-week afternoon dual match. 

"It was definitely a different sort of environment," said Ada head coach Eric Perkins. "When you get their whole school packed into the gym being loud and rooting against you, it can be a very tough challenge mentally. 

"I thought our guys did a great job rising to that challenge, staying aggressive and focused on the right things."

The contest was conducted with Bucyrus still in school, so there was a large student crowd on hand. Buoyed by the crowd, the host Redmen defeated Ada, 60-7.

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Student death announced by Ada Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Ada Schools issued a community update at 8:33 p.m. on December 22 regarding the death of an Ada student. From Superintendent Robin VanBuskirk:

"Dear Bulldog Community,

"Our school community has suffered a tragic loss involving the death of one of our high school students today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time.

"To help support each other, we will have a CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team at the school tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 23, from 2:00-3:30. Please enter through the south door. We will gather in the cafeteria. 

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Butch Shrider worked for King Brothers Truck Center

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Lewis “Butch” Shrider, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on April 5, 1944, in Harrod, Ohio to the late Donald and Helen (Iiames) Shrider.  On August 30, 1964, Butch married Mary Lou Hunnaman, and they were married for fifty-seven years, she survives in Harrod.

Butch is also survived by his two daughters: Stephanie (Rusty) Winegardner of Harrod and Sheila (Tony) Lotz of Shawnee; four grandchildren: Courtney (Jason) McBride, Brett Winegardner, Amanda (Taylor) Zwiebel and Megan (Logan) Delgado; four great grandchildren: Jackson, Macie, Benton, and Isla; a brother, Bob Shrider of Lima; and beloved feline, Erma.

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Harold Dudgeon worked for Philip Display Components

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Harold Eugene Dudgeon passed away December 14, 2021, in Lacey, Washington. He was born April 22, 1948, to Melvin O. and Beulah (Rice) Dudgeon in Bluffton, Ohio.

Harold graduated from Ada High School in 1966, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970, completing two West Pac tours, including Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Professionally, Harold worked for Philip Display Components in Ottawa, Ohio, retiring in 2003 after 36 years of service. He traveled the U.S. until 2013, when he moved to Lacey, Washington.

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December 22: Terry Keiser and Noah Ristau Day

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Ada mayor David Retterer has proclaimed December 22, 2021 Terry Keiser Day and Noah Ristau Day in honor of the service provided by the two outgoing village council members.

At the December 21 village council meeting, Retterer thanked Keiser for 23 years of service as a council member. Keiser has also served some 40 years on the Tree Commission and has served on the Hardin County Board of Health. The council member noted that he will continue to serves as forester for the village.

Noah Ristau has served the council for one year, but as Retterer noted, it has been an exceptional year in the history of village government.

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