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Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

PHOTO FROM LAST YEAR'S VETERANS' DAY BREAKFAST. The Ada Schools will honor veterans with a breakfast again this year and have lined up a speaker who has written 7 books on Vietnam. The free breakfast recognizes all veterans and their families as well as active duty personnel who live, work, or worship in the school district. The event will begin at 8 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, in the school cafeteria. Phil Marshall of Springfield, a prolific writer on a Vietnam, will be this year's speaker. To make reservations, call the high school office at 419-634-2746.

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Orange Township gets hit

High winds on Sunday night
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - An extremely heavy windstorm struck Orange Township, just missing the village on Sunday evening.

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Power was out for at least four hours in some sections of the township. Dennis Morrison provided several photos to the Icon, showing wind damage.

He reported that the Kimmel barn at 2357 Orange Township Road 27 was heavily damaged in addition to other structures in that neighborhood. Parts of the barn were scattered across the field all the way to State Route 235, over one-half mile away.

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It's a holiday party on Saturday

10 consultants bringing clothing and other merchandise just in time for the holidays
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A Ladies Luncheon will be held at ONU on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Luncheon is free, reservations are not required. Ten consultants, representing various companies with clothing and other merchandise, will be on hand from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The event will be held in the Affinity Room along Polar Bear Way. This is in the set of residence halls along West Lima Avenue.

Door prizes will be given, refreshments will be served, and there will be games.
Kelcy Musselman, organizer of the event, said, "This will be a good time to do some holiday shopping, meet friends and neighbors, and make new acquaintances."

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'Dogs ousted from playoffs

Liberty Benton advances next week
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

Story by Dusty Donley - photos by Cort Reynolds

The 2017 Ada football campaign came to a close last Friday night as the Bulldogs were ousted from post-season play by top seeded Liberty Benton, 49-18. 

The loss marks the third consecutive first round exit for the Bulldogs, who finish the season 7-4.  Liberty Benton (10-1) continues its quest in the Division VI, region 22 playoffs as they move on to play #4 seeded Hicksville (9-2) this Friday night in Defiance.

BOX SCORE AND MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM-

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New Leaf Christmas open house Nov. 11

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, will hold its Christmas open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11.

The open house will offer specials, gift certificate give-aways and lots of Christmas decorates and greenery.

Ada store
419-634-0351
2 1/2 miles north of Ada

Kenton store
419-675-2718
927 E. Columbus St. - SR 67 by Kenton Plaza
Kenton

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Ada Varsity A in 1981-82

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 6, 2017

Here's the Ada Varsity A during the 1981-82 school year.

Front row from left, Michele Runser, Tonya Welch, Steve Nichols, Bob Tarr, Mike Staley, Mick Bruskotter, Soctt Archer and Jerry Hopson.

Second row from left, Wendy Klingler, Joe Simmons, Bill Archer, Andy Milks, Rick Cole, Brian Fields, Kevin Plaugher, Sam Khoury.

Third row from left, Jennifer Conley, Eric Finney, Jay Hood, Jeff Davis, Paul Khoury, Brenda Umphress, Steve Browne, John Counts, Greg Hall, Joan Elliott, Gavin McKinley and advisor Carey Clum.

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