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Boots and Buckles 4-H meeting report for May 9

By Jadalyn Worthington

Meeting was called to order by President Chloe Anderson. Club said the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge. 

We had a guest speaker, Kenton Mayor Lynn Jones Webb. She talked about leadership  and encouraging us to “step into the ring of fire” and make a positive difference in our community. Thank you Mayor Lynn Webb for coming and speaking to us. 

Next was roll call with answering “What is your last name?” 

Then the minutes from the last meeting were read by secretary Josie Schwemer. Treasurer’s report was then given by treasure Issac Anderson.

AHS teams ready to Strike Out Cancer on May 26

The Ada High School varsity baseball and softball teams will face off Thursday, May 26 in the first annual "Strike Out Cancer" benefit game. The event will  honor and raise funds to support two of Ada's own: JR Phipps and Erin Sizemore Robinson.

Event schedule:

5-5:45 p.m - Two contests open to all ages with no limit on entries:

  • Homerun Derby: $5 entry fee/5 balls
  • Fastest Pitch contest: $1 entry fee/3 balls

6:00 p.m. - Game between the Ada High School softball and baseball teams

The public is invited to fill the stands to cheer on Ada's high school players.

Fundraising opportunities:

Summary of May 17 Ada Council meeting 

Beer sales at Football Festival planned, Ada officers honored for live-saving actions, flower pot donation invitation

During the first moments of their May 17 meeting, Ada council members approved a motion to excuse the absences of Jeff Oestrich and Jason Campbell. There was a quorum, allowing voting to proceed.

The council approved minutes from the May 3 meeting, as well as transfers and bill payments.

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AHS baseball knocked out of tourney by Spencerville 

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School baseball team stayed close to visiting league rival Spencerville for six innings of a pitcher's duel before falling 6-1 in Div. IV sectional first round action on Tuesday evening, May 17, at Ada War Memorial Park.

Spencerville led 3-1 after the first inning, but then both pitchers bore down and pitched shutout ball over the next five frames. 

The Bearcats broke through to tack on three more insurance runs in the top of the seventh.

Ronnie L. Dunbar worked in construction

Ronnie L. Dunbar, age 55, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on March 24, 1967, in Lima, Ohio to the late Marvin N. and Sylvia Joyce (Crooks) Dunbar.

Ronnie is survived by his three siblings: Randy Dunbar of Ada, Ricky Dunbar of Bowling Green, and Pamela (Larry) Grigsby of Florida.

Ronnie worked in construction. 

It was his wish to be cremated.  Inurnment will take place at a later date in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

Memorial Day service to be held at Woodlawn Cemetery

The Ream-McElroy Post 9381 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 185 of the American Legion will co-sponsor a Memorial Day service on May 30, 2022.

Ceremonies will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada, 5134 State Route 235.

The program will include:

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