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Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association awards scholarships to area students

Several area students have been awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each from the Northwest Ohio Diabetes Association. Those earning scholarship awards include:

    Nicholas Bowden – 2013 Findlay High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in actuarial science.

    Ben Davis – 2012 Tiffin Columbian High School graduate attending The Ohio State University and majoring in business.

    Katelynn Driggers – 2013 Carey High School graduate attending Bluffton University and majoring in education/Spanish.

    Phillip Farwig – 2010 Liberty-Benton High School graduate attending Ohio Northern University and majoring in pharmacy.

Ada community coming together this summer in support of Amelia Griffin

The Ada community is coming together this summer to support one of its younger residents – Amelia Griffin. She is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin. Her brothers are Jude, 7, and Willie, 3.

Four-year-old Amelia was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She has a tumor next to her spine and metastasized to her spine, according to information posted on her Facebook “Amelia Griffin Never Surrender Run.”

Tests have shown that her cancer has spread to several spots on her spine and pelvic region and below.

On June 8 Amelia began aggressive chemo.

Rain doesn't stop VFW from having fun on Saturday

Barstool racing was one of the events Saturday at the Ada VFW Post.

The racing contraption was devised by Wynn Hauenstein who is pictured here pushing his wife, Colleen. The race between two "vehicles," mostly made from tricycle parts, was held between downpours, but got accomplished Anyway.

No "ladies and gentlemen, start your engines" called out at the start, no checkered flag waving at the end, but a goodly crowd enjoyed the "greatest spectacle in racing" in Ada that day.

The day's festivities also included human foosball, also "invented" by Wynn, karaoke, and food off the grill.
(Monty Siekerman)

Pawsitive Attitudes 4-H Club update

Reporter, Abigail Osborne

The Pawsitive Attitudes 4-H club held their June meeting at the Alger Public Library.  The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. with co-advisor, Lydia Osborne, five members and two guests present. 

Secretary, Ruth Anne Osborne, called the role with each member naming their favorite TV show.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jonathan Osborne.  The 4-H pledge was led by Reporter, Abigail Osborne. 

Hardin Hootenannies hear Sun Safety report, plan upcoming meetings

By Riley Fleece

The Hardin County Hootenannies met at  Miranda Holbrook's place.  President Isaac Davis opened  and asked Riley Fleece to lead the 4-H Pledge after Seth Davis was to begin the American Pledge.  Secretary Miranda Holbrook took roll call with members telling their favorite time of the year. There were seven members present.

Liberty Belles and Boys special drive have people and pets in mind

Paige Jochima and Amy Sparr show some of the items donated Saturday morning for the Hardin County Humane Society.

The Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club collected pet supplies and food.

About 160 food items were given to the Ada Food Pantry.
(Monty Siekerman)

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