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Simple Tips to Stay Independent
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, May 15, 2021

Whether you choose to stay at home or start to resume a “normal” life since the start of the pandemic, one thing seniors should be aware of is their fall risk while at home and while out-and-about. Measuring your fall risk is more than thinking about physical abilities, age and medical conditions. You should also consider the following, which all increase your risk for falls.

How is your vision? Consider visual field loss, age-related changes, depth perception, as well as diagnosed conditions, such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. Also, consider how frequently you wear prescription glasses.

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McGuffey Memories group meets May 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

A McGuffey history organization will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 17, at the Freewill Baptist Church, 205 Courtright St., McGuffey.

“The name of our organization is McGuffey Memories for now and we meet monthly. We also have special meetings, as well,” said Marianna Watts, of the group. Persons may contact her at 502-552-0231 for more information.

This year McGuffey celebrating 125 years of becoming a village.  “We are planning fundraisers for events this summer and fall to celebrate,” she said. 

“We are still creating a mission statement, but our goal is to keep the history of McGuffey alive and well. We want the younger generation to know their history.

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Simon Says top four winners

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

FROM ADA BULLDOGS FACEBOOK - We won't try to explain how the competition works; we think you already know. Here's the top four finishers in the high school Simon Says competition held last week: Cami, Olivia, Jacob and Kadin.

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Ada VFW's park-in-the-park set for June 12

The events features all types of vehicles from cars, trucks to bikes
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

Ada’s VFW second annual park-in-the-park car, truck and bike show takes place from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 12.

Last year’s event hosted nearly 100 vehicles. It is held at the War Memorial Park offering over six acres of shaded and open space and takes place rain or shine.

Registration is now underway. Here are the details:
• Registration fee is $10. Trophies are awarded for the top 20 plus 23 additional classes(courtesy 4 Seasons  Drive-Thru).

• Awards and raffles take place at 5 p.m.

• Wooden dog tags go to the first 200 entries, courtesy of Opa’s Woodworks. The event also includes a raffle for a Sarka stainless steel grill.

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We deliver

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

Ada Lions Club is in the midst of its spring mulch sale. Click here for all the details.
The sale is the club's biggest fundraiser of th eyear and since 2000 it has generated $87,200 in local scholarships.

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Ada's Courtney Sumner wins NWC long jump on 1st day

League meet underway at Columbus Grove
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 14, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
COLUMBUS GROVE - The Ada track and field teams competed in the first day of the Northwest Conference championship meet Thursday at Columbus Grove.

Host Grove holds substantial leads in the boys and girls standings after the first day, with five field events and one relay completed. 

The Ada girls are fifth out of nine teams, and the Bulldog boys eighth after day one.

Ada sophomore Courtney Sumner won the long jump for the Lady Bulldogs. Junior teammate Olivia Green finished second in the long jump.

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