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Story by Cort Reynolds - photos by Vickie Garmon
ADA - The Ada boys soccer team won its Div. III sectional opening round
match over visiting Willard Tuesday evening, 4-0.

The victory lifted the Bulldog record to 12-5. The sixth-seeded purple and
gold advance to visit second seed Mansfield Christian Saturday in second
round play.

Chris Reyes netted three goals to lead Ada to the victory. Jon Allen added
the other score. Miguel Jordan and Noah Pinkney each passed out one
assist.

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Here is the picture for The Inn's next PaintINN to be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Supplies, food and drink are included. For reservations, call 419-772-2500.

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Marilyn "Jeanne" Sumney passed from this life on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 3:04 p.m. 

These who knew her in this world will not forget her; now she has moved on to the next world to make her mark. 

Jeanne was born to Madge Shrider on July 26, 1926 in Lima, Ohio. 

She married Dallas Cheney in 1944. 

To this marriage their only child, Linda, was born. 

Following divorce, she married W. Fred Sumney in 1983 and he died in 2004. 

Jeanne was a member of the LaFayette Jackson class of 1944, having spent nearly all her life in the LaFayette area, most of the time on the family farm. 

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By Cort Reynolds

HARROD - The visiting Ada girls soccer team played well but lost a 3-2 battle at backyard rival Allen East in the Northwest Conference and season finale Monday evening.

 

The Bulldog record ended up 5-12 overall and 4-3 in the NWC after the defeat. AE improved to 8-7-1 and 6-0-1 in the league with the victory to tie Bluffton for the NWC crown.

 

Ella Poling scored first to give Ada a 1-0 lead, but the Mustangs rallied to take a 2-1 edge by halftime on scores by Helser and Lawrence.

 

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By Cort Reynolds

DELPHOS - Ada senior middle Melina Woods completed two three-peats this past week.

 

Woods led Ada to its third straight Northwest Conference title and then won NWC volleyball Player of the Year honors for the third year in a row in voting conducted by league coaches at Delphos Sunday.

 

Behind Woods, Ada clinched its second straight outright, undefeated NWC title this season and third consecutive championship overall, including a shared crown in 2015. The Bulldogs have gone 23-1 in the NWC over the past three seasons, and were 29-3 over her conference career.

 

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Dear Editor,

   "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it". These words by Nelson Mandela, have inspired United Way to fulfill it's mission, mobilizing the caring power of our community. Through the communities support, our non profit agencies are able to continue the many services provided to our residents, in the areas of health, education and welfare.

   When you support United Way, you are also investing in the strength and future of our communities. Any donation or pledge, small or large is greatly appreciate and will fulfill our investment! 

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