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The kindest acts

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 27, 2023

Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes. In this series of articles, he writes about his experiences with elderly residents. He does not use the residents’ real names.

By Bill Herr

Some of the kindest acts I have ever witnessed occurred when residents in nursing homes did acts of love and kindness toward fellow residents. One example was an exchange between Harry and Jim. 

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JAMPD nature photography exhibit begins Dec. 1

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 27, 2023

ArtSpace/Lima and the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan District announce the opening of the annual Nature Photography Contest Exhibition.

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Agenda for November meeting of Apollo Board of Education

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 27, 2023

The 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of the Apollo Board of Education on November 27, 2023 will include new business of a Resolution of Acceptance In the  Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Career Technical Construction Program. The agenda is attached. 

In addition to Ron Fleming of Ada, members of the board are 

Mike Carpenter 

Spencer Clum 

Dennis Fricke 

 Yvonne Marrs 

Dan Marshman 

Ron Mertz 

Jackie Place 

Jeremy Scoles 

Mr. Brian Spallinger 

Mr. Ned Stechschulte 

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COLORING PAGE Home for the Holidays

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 26, 2023

Tis the season for holiday baking and finding some quiet time for coloring. Enjoy our "Home for the Holidays" coloring page that combines both. Printable PDF for all monthly coloring pages HERE.

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Weekend Doctor: Taking care with fall yardwork

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 26, 2023

By Misty Watkins, LPN
Primary Care Manager, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

As the trees are in their final stages of losing their leaves, the temperatures begin to drop, and the winds begin to pick up, many homeowners start feeling the pressure of getting their fall yard cleaning done before winter sets in. 

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Bulldog girls basketball opens season with loss at McComb

Posted by Staff on Sunday, November 26, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls basketball team tipped off its season with a 54-30 loss at non-league foe McComb Friday night, November 24.

Panther freshman guard Morgan Kern fired in five three-point field goals to tally a game-high 21 points in her varsity debut. No one else on either team canned a single trey.

McComb jumped to an 18-9 lead after the first period as the 5-9 Kern hit two triples. She added another trey in the second stanza as the Panthers stretched the lead to 27-16 at the half.

The Panthers outscored Ada 27-14 after intermission to pull away and capture the win. Kern nailed two more trifectas and scored eight points to lead McComb to an 11-7 third quarter edge.

The Bulldog girls start off 0-1 after the road defeat. McComb is 1-0.

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