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Kizzie Lawrence, 95, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at 9:58 p.m. at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

She was born on March 30, 1921 in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Ned and Polly (Eldridge) Sparks who preceded her in death. On Oct. 26, 1940 she married Lewis "Tuffy" Lawrence who died on Jan. 28, 1996.

Kizzie retired in 1983 after working for 15 years at Essex Wire Company, Kenton. She was a member of Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: George and Will Sparks; and eight sisters: Eva Bradley, Hattie Sparks, Ann Marie Sparks, Sallie Sparks, Mary Manns, Amilda Bailey, Dora Jahimuak and Louise Corbin.

Ada scores 21 points in opening quarter

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By Dusty Donley
Fueled by 21 first quarter points, the Ada Bulldogs traveled to Columbus Grove last Friday night and thrashed the Bulldogs 41-14.

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Led by quarterback Seth Conley's 337 yards and 4 touchdowns, Ada's offense scored with relative ease all night. The victory moves the Bulldogs to 3-2 on the season, and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference.

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Meet three very important members on this year's Ada High School's homecoming court. From left, Janessa St. Laurent with the queen's crown. She is a Kindergartener and daughter of Nathaniel and Cristin St. Laurent. Jackson Bowden with king's crown. His is a first grader and son of Dan and Christina Bowden. Emily Thaxton with flowers, is a Kindergartener. She is daughter of Ben and Julie Thaxton. For more homecoming details read the story below.

King and queen will be announced in a pre-game ceremony Friday

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It’s homecoming week at Ada High School. This year’s homecoming court was announced on Friday. The king and queen will be announced in a pre-game ceremony on the football field on Friday.

CLICK HERE for a video of the underclassmen
CLICK HERE for a video of the seniors
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Here are members of this year’s court:

Senior queen candidates

1 show only - Oct. 1 - 235 Grill - tickets on sale

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The 235 Grill will host Comedian Spencer James from 9 until 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. The 235 Gill is located 107 W. Lee St., Alger.

James won the 2014 World Series of Comedy Tour.

His standup routine is a little dose of Martin and Lewis, with a little dash of Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. mixed in. He blends both music and dance into his show.
James has appeared on Laugh-Fox, in Las Vegas, and tours the country.

Tickets are $20 single and $35 couples. For guaranteed seating call the restaurant at 419-757-0021.

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