Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has been awarded the 2019 Energy Efficiency Award by AEP Ohio. This award recognizes AEP Ohio customers that have done outstanding work participating in AEP Ohio energy efficiency programs. BVHS is one of only three health systems in Ohio to receive this recognition.
By excelling in these programs, BVHS has advanced the efficiency of its operations, buildings and patients by providing better lighting, greater comfort, greater productivity and energy cost savings.
By Cort Reynolds
HARROD - The Ada track and field teams competed at the annual Northwest Conference championship meet hosted by Allen East this past Thursday and Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs came in seventh out of nine teams, while the Bulldog boys finished eighth.
Columbus Grove swept both the boys and girls team titles.
Ada junior Nora Dellifield took second in the pole vault to post the top Lady Bulldog showing.
Bulldog senior Noah Mattson came in second in the shot put and was fifth in the discus tolead the Ada boys. Philip Gautier placed third in both the high jump and long jump. Michael Crouse came in fourth in the 400.
By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Ada tennis team competed exceptionally well at the Div. II UNOH sectionals in Lima Thursday and Saturday, with three Bulldogs making it to district play in singles by finishing in the final four.
Ada dominated the singles flight as the Bulldog trio comprised three of the four semifinalists. The threesome went 12-1 against non-Ada teammates as the program qualified three players to district singles for the first time ever in a single event.
As the top singles seed in the 33-player field, Bulldog senior Cade Mullins got a first round bye and then whipped Rylee Messenger of Kenton 6-0, 6-0 Thursday.
The Ohio Northern University Department of Athletics announced that it has entered into a five-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS.
The agreement, which will commence on July 1, 2019, is part of BSN SPORTS Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN SPORTS a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all NCAA Division I, Division II and Division II schools as well as NJCAA and NAIA schools.
The agreement includes numerous incentives in the form of discounts and rewards along with incentives for on-field achievements and additional marketing, branding and promotional opportunities.
The 2019 Ada High School alumni banquet is Saturday, June 1, in the school cafeteria, according to Taylor Osburn, alumni association president.
The schedule of events follows:
• 4:30 p.m. - Registration/reception
• 5:30 p.m. - Dinner catered by The Plaza Inn of Mt. Victory
• 6:30 p.m. - Alumni program
During the program, Donald Spar, Class of 1977, will be inducted into the Hall of Honors. The Alumni Scholarship Award will also be presented to Raina England, 2019 graduating Ada Senior.
What a great way to launch Mothers Day weekend. Ada second graders know how to win mom's heart. Here's some photos from Friday's second grade mothers tea. Students introduced their mothers, told why their moms are so special and also presented some readings. Above, Reid Preston reads to his mom, Nikki Preston. More photos are in this series.
