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Three Madame Traster scholarships awarded for June 2025 travel

Above) Ted Griffith, foundation member, and Allie Stockert, first place winner. Below article) Aubrey Pope, Allison Stockert and Avery Conner. 

By Kristin Salyer and Sarah Davis
Ada International Travel Group

In June 2025 over 60 Ada students and parents will travel to Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary on an educational trip. Three of the student travelers were awarded the Madame Traster Memorial Scholarship to help with expenses. Those students are Allison Stockert, Avery Conner and Aubrey Pope. 

Mrs. Patricia Traster taught French at Ada High School for 28 years before retiring in 2007. One of her legacies was leading trips to France and eventually to other parts of Europe with her students and their families. 

After passing in 2015, her family established a scholarship to assist Ada students who desired to travel internationally. Former student and current Ada High School teacher Kristin Salyer began leading trips to Europe in 2016 after being inspired by Mrs. Traster. 

Meet the Bulldog Varsity cheerleaders

Click to enlarge. Meet the 2024-2025 Ada High School varsity cheerleaders, from left, front row: Laenen Ulrey, Alyssa Madison, Jordyn Smith. Middle row, kneeling: Grace Lawrence, Sophie Fleming. Standing in back: Gabbie Fleming, Rylie Satterfield, Taliana Parker. PHOTO by Cort Reynolds.

Public Notice of December 3 public hearings on Electricity and Natural Gas Aggregation governance and operation plans

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Village of Ada has issued a public hearing notice for meetings on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. at Ada Municipal Building at 115 West Buckeye Ave.

Meeting Description
Governance and Plan of Operations for both Electricity and Natural Gas Aggregation Public Meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 4:30PM - 5:00PM, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

Paul David Patton was a Special Olympics competitor

Paul David Patton, age 57, of Kenton, was born on October 26, 1967, Paul R. and Judith Patton.  He passed away on November 26, 2024 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  

David is survived by his two siblings: Lisa (Alan) Long of Kenton, and Gregory Patton of Elida. He is the beloved uncle to Kyle, Ashley, Emily and Shane. He is preceded in death by his father and his long-term girlfriend, Phoebe Holloway. David was a great son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was an innocent, gentle soul who faced all adversity with a grace that most men cannot aspire. David never knew a stranger and he could start a conversation with a, “Hey, can I ask you a question?”.    

About black bears in Ohio

Black bears in Hardin County? A recent Facebook post by Ada resident Noah Griffin suggests damage by a black bear. No sightings have been reported by ODNR in the past.

From Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Black bears are a state endangered species that occurs in forested habitats throughout the eastern half of Ohio. Black bear sightings in Ohio have been increasing since the Division of Wildlife began tracking sightings in 1993.

Bulldog swim team returns Baumgartner, 9 lettermen

Above) The Ada varsity swim team, from left, front row: Lydia Demascio, Lily Baumgartner, Jordyn Smith, Alivia Montgomery. Middle row: Timothy Chrissobolis, Kaden Clum, Kennedy Jones, Alyssa Nau, assistant coach Lorna Spar.
Back: assistant coach Jacob Lehman, Jacob Szippl, Sam Crawford, head coach Ashley Robey. Absent: Grady Morgan.

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