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The people of Ada have come through again.
On Nov. 20, the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department conducted a "stuff-the-boot" collection at the intersection of Main and Lincoln. In a matter of two and a half hours, over $2,800 was raised to help bring Christmas joy to some families in the
area.
The fire department has always appreciated the tremendous support of the Ada communty, and wanted to give back. It is with your support that we are able to do this.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Philip Compton, chaplain Ada-Liberty Fire Department
Always Right Driving School, 205 N. High St., Columbus Grove, announces a driver’s education classees planned over Christmas break at Bath High School.
Class dates are from 5 to 9:10 p.m. on:
Dec. 21
Dec. 22
Dec. 23
Dec. 28
Dec. 29
Dec. 30
For class payment and additional information contact Kay Ruen, at 419-604-0869, or click on the website below. Class fee is $335 and a flexible payment plan is available.
A Hardin County covid defense team formed in November, according to Hardin County Health Commissioner Cindy Keller.
Representing Ada on the team are:
• David Retterer, Ada mayor
• Dr. Daniel DiBiasio, ONU president; and
• Dr. Michelle Musser, associate professor of pharmacy practice at ONU.
In October Gov. DeWine called on community leaders in each county to form a covid defense team.
Each team is responsible for assessing covid-19 spread in their communities, taking inventory of the assets in the community, and focusing on what steps are necessary to slow the spread of the coronavirus among their citizens.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - In order to increase bed capacity system-wide, as well as maximize staffing availability in the pandemic response, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will combine in-patient Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Hospital obstetrics on the main Findlay campus, effective Mnday, Dec. 14.
The Bluffton Hospital second floor, which houses the obstetrics unit, has an eight-bed capacity that is currently under utilized. With beds and staffing at a premium, as the COVID-19 census and acuity increases, BVHS will re-deploy beds and staffing to best meet the needs of the patients and community.
Voting is underway by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members for board members whose terms will begin on Jan. 1, according to Heather Cox, chamber board president.
Officers on the ballot are:
• Becky Neville, Century 21 Sunway Realty, for office of chamber board president
• Rhett Grant, Ada public library, for office of secretary
Four board member spots:
• Patty King, Quest Federal Credit Union
• Nicole Butcher, Blanchard Place
• Deb Curlis, Beatitudes
• Heather Cox, Liberty National Bank
There is also a write-in option for board members on the ballot.
Peggy J. “Peg” Jordan, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at 3:44 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Neal C. and Cleola “June” (Lanning) Duffman. On Aug. 21, 1954, Peg married Joe Jordan and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2017.
Peg retired from Upper Scioto Valley Schools, where she worked as a cook. She accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. Peg loved camping, her annual Frankenmuth shopping trips and Casino trips with her family and friends.
There’s a new truck coming to Ada next week. You’ll probably hear it as it comes into town.
Just ask Jay Epley, Ada-Liberty Township fire chief, about it. He says it’s a unique vehicle.
Thanks to the passage of a 1-mill fire levy on the November 2018 local ballot, the local department will be able to retire its 1990 Big Mack Attack pumper.
It’s replacement is a $700,000, 2,500 gallon pumper-tanker, fully computerized. Epley and two other members of the department, Brent Dirmeyer and Andy Badertscher will be on their way to Nebraska on Sunday where the truck is ready for pick up.
