October 2020

This novel is a get-away, and leaves you with a renewed sense of wonder

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Review by Robert McCool
Stephen King's latest “The Outsider” ( Simon and Shuster, ISBN 978-1-9821-4824-9) doesn't disappoint.

Everything that can be said about Stephen King has already been said. One of the world's most popular authors can be depended upon to deliver a good old supernatural yarn. Still, he remains a matter of taste to many. He either gives you a case of the shivers, as in this latest novel, or disgusts with too much realism when it comes to violence. So, I don't like everything he's written, but I do like this book.

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Vincent McGinniss, DO, a provider with Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics of Northwest Ohio, a Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) division, was recently recognized by the Miami Cosmetic Surgery’s (MCS) Mentee Program. 

MSC showcased Dr. McGinniss as a cosmetic medicine rising star on their list of “today’s most experienced and brightest minds in cosmetic medicine.” Dr. McGinniss provides comprehensive services for ear, nose and throat care, and surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic services. 

The album is can’t miss listening for Mariah Carey fans

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Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
The Rarities is the eighth compilation album by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, released in October by Columbia and Legacy Records.

The artist is also a record producer, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Carey is the definition of megastar and has the talent to more than back that description.

Carey is the first artist in history to have five singles become consecutive number one songs on the Billboard Hot 100. She is perhaps most famous for her ethereal-like five-octave vocal range. The “Songbird Supreme” does not disappoint with her latest effort.

Ian Dellifield scores twice in 'dogs 4-0 win

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada boys soccer team blanked visiting Tontogany Otsego 4-0 in a Div. III sectional semifinal match Wednesday evening at the park.

The victory upped the Bulldog record to 9-8. Otsego fell to 0-16 with the defeat.

Bulldog senior Ian Dellifield scored two goals to pace the victorious offense.

Senior Jacob Poling tallied his 33rd goal and dished out a pair of assists. Sophomore Carter Conley also netted one goal and passed out two assists.

Sophomore keeper Grant Preston also was credited five stops as he and the defense recorded the shutout win.

2 videos links in this story provide details of tonight's chats

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Ada Chats return in a new format tonight: Ada Chats Online with two live virtual discussions at 5:30 p.m.  Click here to access the live discussion at 5:30 p.m in a Zoom format.

Chat topics are “Benedict for Today,” and “Open Up to Open Access.”  

• In honor of Open Access Week 2020, ONU librarians Heather Crozier and Chris Deems address the concept of Open Access, how it can benefit society, and what ONU is doing to support and encourage this method of publishing.

Village pick up begins Monday; here's the fall schedule

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Leaf pick-up in Ada begins Monday, Oct. 26.

Members of the village street department follow the schedule as best as possible depending on the weather. The village is divided into four sections.

Here are the regularly scheduled leaf pick-ups:
• Northwest - District A
Mondays: pick-up dates Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 30  

• Northeast - District B
Tuesdays: pick-up dates Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1

• Southeast - District C
Wednesdays - pick-up dates Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Dec. 2

Jacob Poling, Tyler Jameson 1st team • Isaac Williams, Ian Dellifield 2nd team • Brendan Jameson HM

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By Cort Rynolds
DELPHOS - Ada senior scoring ace Jacob Poling was voted first team All-Northwest Conference in boys soccer this week by the league coaches.

Ada junior defensive ace Tyler Jameson also was named first team All-NWC. 

Poling scored 32 goals overall this season to help the Bulldogs finish a strong second in the NWC at 4-1.

Junior midfielder Isaac Williams and senior Ian Dellifield both earned second team All-NWC honors. Sophomore defender Brendan Jameson also earned honorable menton all-league honors.

Senior Jonathan Schriner of league champion Bluffton (5-0) was voted NWC boys Player of the Year. 

Brenna Hissong, Ella Marshall on 1st team • Lauren Mullins on 2nd team • Hailey Robirds HM

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By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Ada senior Brenna Hissong repeated as a first team All-Northwest Conference soccer player in voting conducted by the league coaches.

The consistent and powerful Hissong was a four-time all-league honoree as a defender and midfielder.

Freshman center-midfielder Ella Marshall also was named first team All-NWC in her first season.

Junior wide midfielder Lauren Mullins earned second team all-conference honors.

Junior defender Hailey Robirds was named honorable mention all-league.

The Lady Bulldogs finished 2-4 in NWC play, good for fifth place in the league.

Megan Light on 2nd team • Kirsten Poling honorable mention

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By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - Two Ada spikers were named to the All-Northwest Conference volleyball team in voting conducted by the league coaches recently.

Senior middle Megan Light was named second team All-NWC. The 5-11 Light led the Lady Bulldogs in kills and blocks. She was a first team all-league pick the last two seasons.

Junior setter Kirsten Poling earned honorable mention all-league. She topped Ada in assists and was among the team leaders in blocks and digs. 

Ada finished 2-6 in the NWC, good for seventh place in the tough nine-team league. 

Each day has a different dress up theme

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Ada schools observe Red Ribbon Week Oct 26-30. Red Ribbon Week's focus is drug prevention awareness. Each day of the week has a special theme and dress-up opportunity.

Monday -
Better Things to do than Drugs or Bullying:
Wear your favorite sport/hobby shirt

Tuesday - 
My Dreams, My Choice-Drug Free:
Wear a college shirt or career clothing

Wednesday  -
Put Drugs and Alcohol to Sleep: 
Wear your favorite pajamas

Thursday -
Stay Drug Free and Proud: 
Wear Red, White, and Blue

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