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 Johnny Richard “Rich” Prater, Jr., 53, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 3:01 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on May 13, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to John R. and Evelyn (Downey) Prater, Sr., and they survive in Harrod.  

Rich was a 1985 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley. Rich served in the Army Reserves from 1984 to 1990. He worked as a mechanic most of his life. Rich loved growing a garden, his children and grandchildren were most important to him, along with his dog Tippy.

The relays keep going thanks to successful handoffs. Here are two handoffs from last week’s tri-meet, won by Ada. In the first photo Riley Ferguson takes a handoff from Seth Swaney in the 4x800 relay. In the second photo Courtney Sumner takes a handoff from Brenna Hissong. Later today the Bulldogs compete in the Columbus Grove Invitational. (Cort Reynolds photos)

Elida, Lima Senior, St. Marys on next week's schedule

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada tennis team lost 5-0 to powerhouse Shawnee on a chilly, windy Thursday at the park courts.

The Bulldog netters dropped to 2-5 after their third straight loss to a bigger Western Buckeye League opponent. Shawnee improved to 9-1 with the convincing victory.

All five varsity matches were decided in straight sets. 

Ada senior Miranda Wills (3-4) lost at first singles to freshman Gabe Burke. 

Bulldog junior southpaw Dexter Woods III (6-1) suffered his first defeat of the season at second singles to sophomore Mason Stahl.     

Ridgemont, Upper Scioto, Botkins next for girls • Boys host Ridgemont today

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Host Ada got blanked 5-0 by local traditional arch-rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference softball game marred by wind and cold Thursday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-4 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the defeat. AE improved to 9-5 (2-0 NWC) with the shutout victory.

AE sophomore Nikki Thaxton hurled a complete game shutout.

The Lady Mustangs scored a run in the top of the first frame. 

In the top of the second, freshman catcher Savana Brooks drilled a two-run homer over the fence in right-center field to build a 3-0 lead.

Monday, April 19, through Saturday, April 24, is administrative professional week, and this friendly notice is provided by Carol Slane Florist of Ada.

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.ada.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].

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