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Weekend Doctor: Children’s sleep habits

By Grace Eberly, DO Pediatrics

As children transition from summer to school, parents frequently consult pediatricians for sleep problems. Whether children are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, poor sleep can wreak havoc on a child’s physical health, mood and school performance. Furthermore, when children don’t sleep, neither do their parents, which can mean that entire families are affected by disruptions in sleep patterns.

Bulldog football nips Vikings with late rally

ABOVE) Seniors on the 2024-2025 Ada High School football team with Coach Smith.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ The Ada High School football team rallied in the final two minutes to defeat Blanchard Valley Conference rival Leipsic 29-26 in an epic seesaw regular season finale on Senior Night, October 25, at War Memorial Stadium.

Community meal scheduled for October 30

St. Mark Lutheran Church will be offering it's last meal for the year on Wednesday, October 30 from 5 to 6:30 (or whenever they run out). The church is located at the corner of Johnson and Lincoln streets in Ada.

This month's menu is Tom's popular meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, fruit, and a cookie. There is a limit of 8 meals per customer.  If you require more, call 419-792-0911 before noon on Monday.

The meal is, as always, free and open to the public.  You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. ▶︎

Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors

The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals− especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets− are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.

Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.

Vancrest invitation to participate in trick or treat: give or receive

Vancrest of Ada invites residents to participate in their October 31 trick or treat event in two ways:

- Help provide the 700 lbs. of candy distributed to children
- Bring children in costume to celebrate Halloween with Vancrest residents, 5:30-7:30 p.m

Candy and donations may be brought to Vancrest at 600 W. North Ave by October 30.

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