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Trip to Dominican Republic full of “Aha moments”

“It’s a true cultural exchange”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 10, 2019

By Barbara Lockard
Chris North has been to the Dominican Republic so many times, she’s losing track.  North, professor of Communication and Public Health at Ohio Northern University, is planning another trip November 23-30.  If memory serves her, it’s her “ninth or tenth.”

A program of ONU, the Dominican Republic trip this month will also include five students; Hannah Stokes, professor of psychology; and Jeff Allison, retired faculty member, College of Pharmacy. The congregation of Ada United Methodist Church also provides support, as it has for previous trips.  

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Ada grad has role in Otterbein governance

Meredith Marshall studies, works part-time, participates in student activities andmakes critical decisions for Otterbein University
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 8, 2019

By Barbara Lockard
A junior chemistry major, Meredith Marshall studies, works part-time, participates in student activities andmakes critical decisions for Otterbein University. 

Marshall, a 2017 Ada High School graduate, is one of two student representatives on Otterbein’s Board of Trustees.  After a rigorous interview process, she was selected and began her term on January 1, 2019.

“It’s wonderful.  It’s nice to have a voice,” said Marshall when asked about her board position.  “My vote carries the same weight as the other board members.”

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Batter up!

Ada’s winning-est “sports” team
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 7, 2019

The 35-member Ada High School Marching Band and Color Guard earned an Excellent overall rating at the OMEA Sstate finals on Nov. 3 at Welcome Stadium, Dayton.  

This included Superior ratings in the areas of music and Color Guard performance.  

This year’s baseball-themed competition show titled “Bases Loaded,” is reminiscent of a fun afternoon at the ballpark. Featured soloists are:
• Nathan Hurtig, saxophone,
• Victoria Ross, Trumpet and
• Isaac Spar, Melophone

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Meet very distinguished citizens Bill and Beth Ann Bass

Recognized at Nov. 5 Town and Gown banquet
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The entire list of distinguished citizens is at the bottom of this story -

Bill and Beth Ann Bass joined an elite Ada club at this year’s Town and Gown banquet on Nov. 5. The couple received the 2019 Ada Distinguished Citizen Award. The presentation is given annually since 1957. 

Their community involvement touches nearly every aspect of Ada.

The person  nominating them for the honor wrote: “Bill and Beth Ann are the power couple who accurately portray the model of service through their hard work and dedicated labor to the Ada community.

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Ada Historical Society meet on Nov. 18

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The Ada Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main Street, Ada.

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Ada's three-time NWC champs

Quiz bowl team win WTLW competition and Northwest Conference title
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 4, 2019

The juggernaut that is the Ada High School quiz bowl team rolled to impressive wins in its first two tournaments of the year. 

In winning its first-ever Whiz Quiz competition, held annually at WTLW-TV in Lima, Ada advanced to the semi finals by knocking off Patrick Henry and Elmwood.

In the second night of taping, Ada beat Crestview and Riverdale to capture the crown.  The competition will be aired on WTLW in February and March. 

In NWC competition held at Ada, the Bulldogs rolled to an 8-0 tournament record in racking up its third consecutive Northwest Conference crown.  The wins also give Ada a current 24-match winning streak over the past three years.  

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