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Griffin, Kindle, Polachek Hardin Leadership grads

Three persons with Ada ties graduated from are the 2016 Hardin Leadership group on Nov. 10. Twenty-three persons graduated in the annual meeting held at Henry’s Restaurant.

They include:
Patty Griffin – Village of Ada
Angel Kindle – Ohio Northern University, College of Business
   Soroptmist International Scholarship
Angela Polachek – Village of Ada

Reynolds article posted on Celtic website

Cort Reynolds, Icon sports writer, had his latest historical article on Paul Westphal published Wednesday on SB Nation's celticsblog.com website.

It is titled: "After 3 years as a key Boston reserve, Westy blossomed into an NBA superstar when traded to Phoenix - and became one of the best ever not in the Hall of Fame."

CLICK HERE to read the article.

 

Here's what's planned at the Alger Public Library in November

The Alger Public Library has scheduled several events for all ages in November.

• Ages 3 through kindergarten - preschool story time on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Songs, games, crafts, snacks.

• Grades 1-5 - Tune-in Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Crafts, games, special guests. On Nov. 15, Ollie, a miniature horse and its owner, Jolene, will present a program on bullying and all ages are invited.

• All grades - Homework help from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays

• Teen Night, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, activities from 4-6 p.m.

Several Bulldogs named All-NWC

By Cort Reynolds

Ada senior standout Jordan Bailey and speedy junior Chase Sumner were both voted first team All-Northwest Conference on offense and defense by the league football coaches in a meeting this past Monday at Delphos.

Bailey and Sumner each were named first team all-league wide receivers. Bailey also made first team at linebacker, while Sumner made it as a defensive back.

Bulldog senior Mason Klingler was voted first team all-league as a defensive lineman.

Ada junior Jacob Hoschak, senior wideout Owen Conley and junior quarterback Seth Conley were all named to the NWC second team offense.

It was quite a feast!

Overflow audience attends this year's Music Booster show choir fest'

By Monty Siekerman

Akron's ETC swing choir is all energy and excitement as the group performs at the Music Feast held at Ada High School all day on Saturday.

CLICK HERE FOR THIS YEAR'S RESULTS

The 540-seat auditorium was filled to capacity with many spectators viewing the show choirs on a large screen in an overflow room. The high reputation of the well organized local competition draws some of the best swing choirs in Ohio each year.

And, the Music Feast is one of the state's oldest song, dance, band competitions.

Second annual 5K and 1-mile Reindeer Run Nov. 13

The second annual 5K and 1-mile Reindeer Run will be held at Ohio Northern at 2 p.m on Sunday, Nov 13, to benefit stuffed polar bears to be given to children at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Registration for the fun run will take place at King Horn. Cost is $15, including a t-shirt. The first 20 people to register will receive free reindeer antlers.

The event is sponsored by Kappa Alpha Theta social sorority and Mortar Board honorary who encourage people to "dress up for the holidays and join us."

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