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Tamie Jenkins managed Yorktown Apartments

Tamie R. Jenkins, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.         

She was born on October 28, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Angelon (Smith) Brown.  On September 19, 1987, Tamie married Patrick W. Jenkins and he survives in Ada.

Also surviving are her two daughters: Tiffany Jenkins of Columbus and Haley (Josh Lehsten) Jenkins of Ada; a brother, Mike (Mary Jane) Brown of Maryville, TN; and a sister, Pam Hughes of Marion.

Christmas at Belmont now available to stream online

In November, the Icon announced that Ian Dellifield, a 2021 graduate of Ada High School, would be performing with the Belmont University School of Music World Percussion Ensemble on the televised PBS special, “Christmas at Belmont” on December 20.

The program can now be streamed at https://www.pbs.org/video/christmas-at-belmont-2021-dnjbrv/

Dellifield is a freshman majoring in Commercial Music, Percussion. On campus, Dellifield is also a member of the Jazz String Septet performing group.

Codey Allen memorial service December 29

Codey Matthew Allen, age 33, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence in Ada.

Codey was born on February 18, 1988, in Lima, Ohio to Jerry and Kelly (Page) Allen.  His father preceded him in death, his mother and stepfather, Kelly and Pete Hillman survive in Hudson, Florida

Also surviving is his brother, A.J. Allen of Ada; a maternal grandmother, Sharon Hubbell of Ada; aunts and uncles: Kevin (Vicki) Page, Randy (Kim) Page, Jimmy (Lara) Hubbell, Patty Allen, and Sheila Samraney.

Ada mat men battle Wildcats, Panthers

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada wrestling team entertained Bath and McComb Monday evening, December 20, in a tri-match. 

Due to several individual weight class forfeits, there were no official team score results. Five bouts were held in each Bulldog match, with nine of the 10 decided by fall.

Ada finished ahead of Bath 18-12 and was behind McComb, 18-12.

Bulldog Trevor McGue won his bout vs. McComb's Carter Scheff with a pin at 5:07 in the third round at 132 lbs.

Ada's Josh Arnett won via pin at 157 lbs. 15 seconds into round two over Panther Trace Bryan.

Bulldog Clayton McClain lost a hard-fought match at 138 lbs. to McComb's Daniel Rader by an 8-4 decision.

Board of Ed Dec. 16 meeting summary, documents

At the December 16 meeting of the Ada School Board, the five board members heard reports from Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner (to be covered in a separate article) and from Ada Schools staff members, as well as approved recommendations from the superintendent, Robin VanBuskirik.

A packet including the agenda, minutes of November meeting submitted for approval and other documents are attached.

H.S. Principal Dan Lee noted that weight room upgrades will be made over the holiday break.

Agenda for Dec. 21 Village Council

An agenda for the Village of Ada Regular Council Meeting of December 21 has been posted on the village website.

The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 115 W Buckeye Ave. and can be joined remotely at https://teams.live.com/meet/93261355725650.

The first agenda items are Pay Ordinances, Open Floor to Public, Mayor’s Comments.

 

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