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Obituary for Eurella Georgianna Scott

Eurella Georgianna Scott, age 98, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  

She was born in Harrod, Ohio on November 9, 1925, to the late Daniel and Idora (Christopher) Rex. On February 14, 1946, Eurella married Melvin L. “Sam” Scott and he preceded in death on May 8, 2005. 

Eurella is survived by her three children: Paula K. Gieseler of Alger, Stephen P. (Judith) Scott of Alger and Pamela J. (Gary) Vest of Powell; nine grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and five step grandchildren.

Ada CIC meets at noon on October 16

12:00 Noon on October 16, 2024 at the Ada Depot

The Ada Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will meet on Wednesday, October 16 with the following agenda.

MEETING AGENDA

Call meeting to order – President, Jamie Hall Record members and guests present.

Agenda items

Minutes of July 17, 2024 Meeting–presented via email.

Treasurer’s Report – Eileen Peterman, Treasurer, presented via email.

Old Business – Continued discussion of the Water Resource Account Funds and possible use related to Maintenance, operations, and improvements to the Village of Ada's groundwater wells and protection of those wells.

October 17 Alzheimer's info session at APL

At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, Ada Public Library will host an opportunity to learn the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease. Register at 419-419-5858 or email [email protected]. Presented by the Alzheimer's Associaion.

Community Markets to be acquired by SpartanNash as part of Fresh Encounter Inc., 

Ada store and employees to join “Our Family” business

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Community Markets of Ada, as part of the 49-store Fresh Encounter Inc. chain, is being acquired by the “food solutions” company SpartanNash, according to an October 14 announcement.

Based near Grand Rapids, Mich., SpartanNash is a publicly traded company that includes food wholesale and grocery retail segments. It currently operates 147 grocery stores as well as a number of pharmacies and fuel centers. Our Family is the SpartanNash flagship brand; other items are distributed via the OwnBrands suite of products.

Ada chamber hosts three speakers on Oct 16

8:30 a.m., October 16, Ada Public Library

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next membership meeting on October 16.

Guest Speakers will include: 

Ty Mathews - Republican Candidate for the 83rd House District 

Joe Sherman - Republican Candidate for Hardin County Commissioner

Kara Brown, Superintendent Hardin County DD 

The agenda also includes discussing Merry on Main (December 14), the HCCBA Cookie walk, and launching AACC 2025 membership renewals.

Bulldog football defeats Knights on Homecoming

ABOVE) Photos of 2024 Ada High School Homecoming at War Memorial Stadium; The 2024 Homecoming Queen and King are Lexi Poling and  Brody Erickson.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada High School football team won its fifth straight game with a convincing 46-18 triumph over visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Van Buren to celebrate Homecoming Friday night, October 11.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in BVC play with the victory.

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