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Bulldog Backpack Blessing hands out free backpacks with supplies

Free backpacks with supplies were distributed on August 14 at the Farmers and Merchants Picnic. The school supply ministry was supported by several Ada churches. (Photo by Ken Collins)

Big Things Can Come in Small Packages

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Icon book review: Fire Keeper's Daughter

A Reese's Book Club Young Adult Selection

Review by Robert McCool

Although this book, “Fire Keeper's Daughter” (Henry Holt and Co. ISBN: 978-1-250-76656-4) is presented as a Young Adult book written by Angeline Boulley, it has many lessons to teach us, in a head-first, nose-dive into the Ojibwa Native Culture. Written very much like Tony's, and then Ann Hillerman's Navajo series of books, it gives us insight into a complex culture older than ours but set in contemporary times.

Marilyn Nitchie was a member of Believers Church of New Beginnings

Marilyn Kay Nitchie, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 5:50 AM at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 17, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. On April 4, 1969, Marilyn married Ernest S. “Sam” Nitchie who preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.

Marilyn was an active member at Believers Church of New Beginnings, Alger.

Edward Collins was a Korean War veteran

Edward Collins, age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  He was surrounded by his loving children and son-in-law.

Ed was born to the late John Collins Sr. and Cecil (Baughman) Collins on October 10, 1933.    

Ed was a veteran of the Korean War.  For his service, was awarded a Bronze Star.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was a lifetime member of the Arlington AmVets and the Arlington VFW Post #4510.  

Following his honorable discharge, Ed married the love of his life, Marilyn Sue Collins, who preceded him in death.  They were married fifty-eight years. 

Ada linksters compete in quad matches

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys golf team played in a quadrangular league match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday morning, August 12.

Bluffton won the event with a score of 173, followed closely by Columbus Grove (174). Crestview was third (210) with Ada fourth (218).

Senior Drew Rush led Ada with a nine-hole round of 50. Senior Dexter Woods, junior Geddes Klingler and sophomore Jack Baumgartner each shot 56.

Senior Kamron Wilkerson carded a 58, and freshman Wyatt Ferguson added a 73.

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