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Community Health Professionals fundraiser support its local hospice role

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 25, 2015

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
More than 100 people enjoyed a wonderful meal and extensive auction to benefit Community Health Professionals hospice program. The fundraiser was held Thursday evening in McIntosh Center ballroom.

More the 100 donated items were auctioned. Wayne and Travis Farthing of Findlay were auctioneers. Some items were valued as much as $500.

Deb Curlis, CHP fundraising coordinator for the organization and organizer of the evening festivities, gave the welcome. Music was provided by The Jubil-Heirs.

Ashley Cosgrove, RN, nursing supervisor of CHP Helping Hands and Claudia Crawford, RN, nursing supervisor, spoke.

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All former Ada 3rd graders: Remember your Arbor Day tree?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 25, 2015

One of the cool things about being in the third grade at Ada Elementary School is the annual Arbor Day celebration.

Each spring, the volunteers on the Ada Tree Commission visit the third graders to talk about trees. The commissioners share stories about trees, wildlife and how to plant the bare root tree each student receives from the Tree Commission.  

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY BY MONTY SIEKERMAN

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Two ONU sororities offer weekend charity events

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 23, 2015

Two ONU sororities will have charity events this weekend for the campus and community.


Alpha Xi Delta will sponsor a bake sale to support autism. The sale will be held during a double header baseball game at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the baseball field.


Zeta Tau Alpha will have its 8th annual Race for the Ribbon 5K starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 26, on the Tundra. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with corn hole, face painting, games, and pizza. The 5K supports breast cancer education and awareness.

Please click here to register or make a donation.

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A banner year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 23, 2015

Russell Gray organizes the 160 new banners he helped install on the light posts on Main Street. The banners cost $60 each. Individuals, organizations, and businesses who wish to sponsor a banner or two may contact the village office at 419-634-4045 for details.

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15 minutes with Tom Miller: "One team, one mission"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 23, 2015

In an interview with Tom Miller, Chief of the Ada Liberty Ambulance District, we learned how many runs they make, how it is funded and organized, and how fully equipped it is to serve residents of the village and township.

How many runs do you make?
Nearly 600 annually.

Where do you get the money to operate?
Mostly by billing private insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid. There is an Ada/Liberty tax levy. We receive some gifts and grants. We get donations from ONU, and they work very well with us.

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"Oklahoma!" comes to Ada High School stage this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

“Oklahoma!” comes to the Ada school auditorium this weekend.

The popular musical’s performances are Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are on sale at the door and at the high school office.

WATCH A VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Here’s the cast:

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