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Mock crash event at Ada Schools on April 25

Facebook notice from Ada Schools at 9:42 a.m. on April 25:

Attention Ada High School Community!

Today at 12:45 p.m., Ada High will be conducting a Mock Crash event.

You may hear emergency vehicles being dispatched to the school, but please be assured that there is no real emergency. This is only a drill.

This simulation is an important opportunity for our students to learn about the consequences of unsafe driving behaviors and the importance of responsible decision-making behind the wheel.

Let's work together to promote safe driving habits and keep our community safe!

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Ada Barnyard Farmers: April 2024 update

By 4-H reporter Mariah Franco Rangel

On April 21, the Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H club had a meeting about brainstorming their fair booth, a Safety and Health report, important dates coming up and demonstrations.

First off, Waylon Clemons did a Health report about the importance of sunscreen and Bella Wagner did a Safety report about what to keep in a First Aid Kit.

Important dates coming up are the club’s Library Kick off Party on June 1. We bring small animals for people to pet and learn a little about our animals. We also have fun activities during the Kick off Party for everyone to participate in.

We will  be doing a Petting Zoo for our nursing home. We are going to bring any kind of nice, gentle animals to the nursing home around 6:00 p.m. for our senior citizens to pet and have fun with. 

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Pink Awareness: Breast cancer trends

By Demetrius Lockridge, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Charlotte Haley started the breast cancer ribbon campaign in the 1990s to bring awareness to the lack of support for breast cancer prevention, education and research. Her peach colored ribbons were attached to a card providing the facts behind the lack of research dollars being allocated to study the disease. Charlotte was a breast cancer survivor who had a strong family history including her sister, grandmother and daughter.

Her ribbons were indeed peach. So, why are the current ribbons pink? Estée Lauder and Self magazine wanted permission from Haley to use the peach ribbon as a symbol for breast cancer advocacy. Haley denied the request and the lawyers for Estée Lauder recommended selecting another color. This resulted in the birth of the pink ribbon to symbolize breast cancer awareness.

George G. Goldsberry was a heavy equipment operating engineer

George G. Goldsberry, 89, went home to his heavenly father on April 23, 2024, from the Meadows of Ottawa.

George was born August 13, 1934 in Hocking County, Ohio to Howard and Opal Goldsberry who preceded him in death. On October 18, 1953 he married Sandra (Tripplehorn) Goldsberry who preceded him in death on March 13, 2008. 

Forrest John Clingerman taught at Ohio Northern University

Forrest John Clingerman, 52, passed away April 21, 2024, at his home.

Forrest was born January 29, 1972 in Terre Haute, IN, to John and Claire (Spaulding) Clingerman who survive. On August 20, 1994 he married Gail (Pearson) Clingerman who also survives.

June 2 is new Punt Pass & Kick date / Registration open

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 3rd Annual PPK Competition oat 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium. This is a FREE event for all area boys and girls age 6-15. Follow this event page to stay up to date. See the invitation from these past participants. Registration is open HERE.

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