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6 p.m. Board of Education meeting on December 16

The Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 West North Avenue, will hold a Board Of Education Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 16, 2021.

Board Members for 2021 are Matt Gossman, President; Dr. Amy Mullins, Ronald Fleming, Tom Dearth, Steve Ramey.

Anna Mae Shrider worked for RCA

Anna Mae Shrider, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on March 2, 1931, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Julian “Jack” and Alice (Gebby) Sons.  On February 14, 1948, Anna married Joe E. Shrider and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1980.

Anna retired from RCA of Findlay.

Anna is survived by two sons: Dwight (Lisa) Shrider of Roundhead and Larry (Daisy) Shrider of Lima; a daughter, Linda (Ken Muter) Heitmeyer of Lima; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; a brother, Marion “Bud” Sons of Forest; and two sisters: Mariam “Susie” Johnson and Joyce (Richard) Price all of Forest.

Lady Bulldogs overpowered by Van Buren in second half

The visiting Ada girls basketball team trailed by just three points to Van Buren at intermission, but got outscored 34-18 in the second half to lose 58-39 in non-conference girls basketball play Tuesday night, December 14.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 2-6 with the defeat. The Lady Black Knights improved to 5-1 with the victory.

The contest was tied 11-11 after one period of play, and VB inched ahead 24-21 at halftime. The Black Knights then took control with a 16-7 third period, and won the final stanza 18-11.

Cindy Mowery worked for Commercial Tax Records

Cynthia S. “Cindy” Mowery, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on July 17, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to John and Margaret (Morman) Conner.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother and stepfather, Margaret and Merl Hall survive in LaFayette.  On January 21, 1983, Cindy married Kevin W. Mowery and he survives in Lima.

Randy Winegardner worked for BP Chemical

Randall Dean “Randy” Winegardner, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on March 19, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Kurt and Sundra “Sis” (Orchard) Winegardner.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima.   

School holiday dress code

If you see some unusually dressed students and teachers this week, here's why. The Ada Schools are getting in the holiday mood!

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