Return to Dignity is a recovery group based on the 12 step program pioneered by AA. For anyone suffering from damaging addictive behaviors, meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Bluffton First United Methodist Church, Upper Room, 116 Church St.
For more details, text 419-235-4229.
The organizers provided the following explanation of Damaging Addictive Behaviors Anonymous:
Clara Jewel Marshall, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at 11:03 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on May 24, 1948, in Pineville, Kentucky to the late Dit and Harriett (McNew) Evans. On March 22, 1967, Jewel married Haulie Marshall and he survives in Ada.
Dennis L. Burris, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at his residence in Ada.
Dennis was born on August 12, 1945, to Dorothea Newland. His father was Robert Newland. Dennis graduated from Ada High School in 1964. He and Kathryn James were married on June 12, 1965.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Kathy); his son, Brent (Sharon) Burris; a grandson, DJ (Michelle) Burris of Kenton; and two great grandchildren: Brooklyn, age 8 and Colton, age 5.
The visiting Ada boys soccer team lost a rematch at local rival Cory-Rawson 3-1 Saturday afternoon, October 23, in Div. III sectional second round play.
Sixth-seeded Ada ends its season 7-8-3 after the defeat that snapped a three-match win streak.
Fifth-seeded Cory-Rawson improved to 8-6-3 with the victory.
The Bulldogs had defeated C-R 4-1 in Ada on September 22.
Ada ended up 4-4-2 on the road this season.
The Hornets advanced to the district semifinals at Tiffin Columbian Wednesday, October 27 at 5 p.m., against Northwest Conference champion Bluffton (12-3-2).
Top-seeded Bluffton whipped 12th seed Old Fort 8-0 Saturday afternoon.
Ezra Moore, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on November 2, 1933 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Samuel and Rose Ellen Moore. His mother Rose passed away when Ezra was an infant. He was raised by his father Samuel and his mother, Maudie Chaffins Moore, who preceded him in death. On November 13, 1954 Ezra married Roberta Allen and she passed away on August 16, 2017.
Ezra retired from Sheller Globe, Lima. He was a member of the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church. He enjoyed deer and bear hunting.
