September 2021

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UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to storms forecast. It will be rescheduled.

Ohio Northern University will host a Glow 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The route will begin at ONU’s King Horn Sports Center and take participants along the Green Monster trail and the tundra through the middle of campus.

Glow sticks and other items will be provided for this twilight run/walk that seeks to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health services.

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Kathleen Gerlach Carothers, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:38 AM at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late T. J. and Myrtle (Wright) Holbrook.  Kathleen married Raymond Gerlach on September 12, 1942 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1992.  She later married Harold Carothers and he preceded her in death in 2003. 

By Cort Reynolds

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The visiting Ada boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Upper Sandusky in the nightcap of a girls/boys varsity North Central Ohio Soccer Association doubleheader Saturday night, September 11.

The Bulldog record fell to 2-3-2 and 0-2 in NCOSA play after the defeat. Meanwhile, US improved to 5-2 (2-0 NCOSA) with the victory. 

The Bulldogs play host to winless WBL foe Van Wert (0-6) Thursday, Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.

By Cort Reynolds

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The visiting Ada girls soccer team lost 7-1 at Upper Sandusky in North Central Ohio Soccer Association action Saturday night, September 11.

The Lady Bulldog record dropped to 2-4-1 overall and 0-2 in NCOSA play with the defeat. US improved to 4-2-1 and 1-1 in NCOSA action after the win.

Ada trailed 5-1 at halftime. Senior Julia Kamatali tallied the lone Lady Bulldog goal. 

"Unfortunately, just too many mistakes from us tonight," said Ada coach A.J. Wahlie. "Conference games are never easy, and we will take what we learned tonight and move forward. 

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The Ada Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St., will host a Red Cross blood drive on September 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please fill out RAPID PASS prior to your appointment and have your Blood Donor card (or ID) ready to present. Masks are required regarless of vaccination status.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Hackworth at (419) 604-8569 or visit RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

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Cleda Dysert, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:30 a.m. at her residence in Garrison, Kentucky.

She was born on April 16, 1925 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Lacy and Mollie Mann. On November 13, 1946 Cleda married Warren E. Dysert, he preceded her in death on November 2, 2005.

Cleda was a homemaker. She attended the Alger Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her two sons: Jack (Rhonda) Dysert of Tampa, FL and Gregory (Rebecca) Dysert of Kenton; two daughters: Judy (Larry) Liles of Pikeville, TN and Kimberly (Kenny) Stanley of Garrison, KY; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

By Cort Reynolds

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Host Ada started off strongly but could not sustain against a talented Leipsic squad, losing 49-14 in the Northwest Conference and home grid opener on a warm Friday night.

A large and enthusiastic crowd helped the Bulldogs commemorate their first game on the new synthetic turf with a touchdown drive on the opening possession of play.

Ada drove 68 yards to paydirt in 10 plays to take a 7-0 lead.

But Leipsic answered with 21 unanswered points to end the first half ahead by 14. The Vikings then roared to 28 more second-half points in succession to build a 49-7 cushion.

Ada added a late TD for the final score.

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The Ada Exempted Village Schools board of education will hold its September 2021 meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 15.

Board members are Matt Gossman, President; Tom Dearth, Troy Erickson, Ronald Fleming and Dr. Amy Mullins.

Ada Exempted Village Schools: 725 W. North Ave., Ada, OH 45810.

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It is the season of transition from summer to fall, and for many students from freedom to structure. Many students have a mix of excitement and dread for the upcoming school year. Even with this mixture, students commonly benefit from the increased structure school offers--it is built in socialization, cognitive exercise, physical activity, and provides opportunity for a routine sleep schedule. All students are encouraged to maintain these activities and structures outside of school year but oftentimes it dissipates slowly.

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The Ada First United Methodist Women are participating in the Harvest and Herb Festival on September 18 with a quilt raffle and chicken and noodle luncheon. 

The handmade grey and yellow quilt was made by women of the church.  Raffle tickets are $2.00/one or $5.00/three. The winner of the quilt will be drawn at the end of the luncheon.

The women will also host a luncheon served from the canopy doors on Highland Street. There will be chairs for diners but no tables. 

The menu will be chicken and noodles and mashed potatoes, green beans, a brownie and a bottle of water. Cost of the lunch is $5.00/meal. 

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