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A seven-time Rotary Paul Harris recipient

Presentation to Dick Lawrence made during Tuesday's Rotary fundraiser
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 7, 2019

Dick Lawrence, a 45-year member of Ada Rotary, is a Paul Harris (times 7) Award recipient.

Lawrence (left) received the award during the Tuesday evening Rotary Super Bowl at Norada Lanes. Presenting the award is Richard Meininger (right) as  Bill Trudeau (center) watches.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.

For Lawrence, this recognition is his seventh Harris award.

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Everyone wins at 5th annual Rotary Super Bowl

Northwest Ohio Auto Parts edges Associated Plastics for the trophy
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Northwest Ohio Auto Parts (formerly Kline's) edged Associated Plastics 725 to 708 to capture the 5th Annual Ada Rotary Super Bowl at Norada Lanes Tuesday evening. 

Northwest Ohio Auto Parts defeated Quest 777-479 and Vancrest 806-770 en route to the finale.

Vancrest bested Ada Kiwanis 840-644 to capture third place.

Century 21 Sunway Realty prevailed in the consolation bracket defeating the Ada Lions 666-617.

The event was dedicated to the memory of that late Kevin Mierzejewski, who spearheaded the event until his death a year ago.

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Two from area on Bluffton University dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for the undergraduate students for the fall 2018 term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Area students on the dean's list include:
• Katelyn Richardson, Alger

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours
received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement. Area students on the list include:
• Lydia Sorensen, Ada
 

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For Chad Hays spring means disc golf season starts

Ada Disc Golf Association expanded the local course to 21 holes last year
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 31, 2019

Chad Hays can’t wait until spring – not just because he’s tired of winter.

He’s a member of the Ada Disc Golf Association. That means that he can’t wait until Tuesday night league starts at the ONU disc golf course.

Chad’s such a fanatic at the sport that he even has a practice basket in his back yard. And, has a “hole-in-one,” and a signed disc to prove it. “It was a 205-foot toss on number 18 at McComb,” he said.

He retired the disc after that game. “It’s in a shadow box and I’ll never play it again.”

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Kiwanis serve 40 at community meal

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, January 31, 2019

Members of the Ada Kiwanis Club participated in a service project earlier this week in downtown Ada. 

Members prepared and served the weekly community meal at the ReStore Community Center. The meal, consisting of spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and cannoli’s was served from  4 to 6 p.m. 

Members began preparations in early afternoon. The club served 28 adults and 12 children at the meal for a total of 40. The crowd, which was smaller than usual, was likely due to the extremely cold weather conditions.

Photo by Jon Umphress

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You've listened to her perform in Ada

Raegan Cox will compete in Ohio Has Talent on Feb. 23
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

A young performer with an Ada connection will perform in the Saturday, Feb. 23, Ohio Has Talent competition, at Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.

Raegan Cox, 14, a Miller City HS freshman, is the performer. Her father is Craig Cox and mother is Heather Cox, assistant vice president/director of marketing at Liberty National Bank. Raegan has performed in Ada at several events including the Harvest and Herb Festival and Community Health Professionals Beacon of Hope.

She has been singing and entertaining people for most of her life. In 5th grade, she was accepted in an All-State Choir and performed with 88 other 4thand 5th graders at Capital University.

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