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Cancer Cops Relay for Life team going for "bra world record," selling football raffle tickets

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

The Cancer Cops Relay of Life Team (Hardin County Relay) is creating a bra chain and are asking for old bras of any size, shape or color, along with a $1 donation per bra.

The bras collected will be delivered to women and homeless shelters and for persons in need in Hardin and surrounding counties.

According Deb Howe of the Cancer Cops team, “The world record is 169,000 bras collected.” Persons interested in donating may contact Howe at 419-675-2462 or Tina Sams at 567-674-5907.

The deadline for collection is Friday, Dec. 12.

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Ada's trick-or-treat season begins Tuesday evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

Ada's season of trick-or-treat begins Tuesday evening at Ohio Northern University McIntosh Activities Room.

With registration starting at 4:30 p.m., ONU's annual trick-or-treat evening takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Youth of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun for candy and other activities.

All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

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It's Spirit Week at Ada schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

Here's the latest calendar items from the Ada school website.

Oct. 23 – Composite pictures at 7 a.m. and 7 - 12 pictures at 8:45 a.m. in Band Room
Oct. 23 – Cap and gown presentation at Apollo at 7:30 a..m.
Oct. 28 – 2-hour early dismissal for Teacher-In-Service
Oct. 31 – Cap and gown orders will be taken at Apollo 7:30 a.m.

A reminder for students who walk home: Walkers are not permitted to leave through the front entrances of the building. All walkers must exit through the south doors or at the end of the high school hallway.

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"Where the Red Fern Grows," "The Future of Us," and "Good Lord Bird" November book discussion themes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

Interested in discussing a good book with your friends. Depending upon your age, there are three book discussion group options at the Ada Public Library in November.

Here’s the schedule:

Tween (4th to 6th grade) Book Group
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 4 p.m.
Where the Red Fern Grows, by Wilson Rawls

Teen (8th to 12th grade) Book Group
Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m.
The Future of Us, by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler

Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m.
Good Lord Bird, by James McBride

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High above Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

Workers continue on the construction of the Ada First United Methodist Church, high above the skyline of the community.

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Pool levy topic of Ada Kiwanis Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 20, 2014

The Ada Kiwanis Club met on Tuesday October 14, at  noon at McIntosh Center, ONU, Ada. President John Berg called the meeting to order.
Jaime Hall was welcomed as a guest .

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