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There's a reason - it's Red Ribbon Week

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If an Ada school student in your household is dressing in unusual ways this week, there’s a reason.

It’s Red Ribbon Week, from now through Friday.

This purpose of the week is to bring awareness to the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Each day is a different dress up theme.

For example, Tuesday’s theme was My Dreams, My Future, My Choice, Drug and Bully Free! – Students were encouraged to wear a college shirt, career clothing or uniform.

Wednesday: We have Better Things to do than Drugs or Bullying! –
   Wear a favorite sport, activity or hobby shirt.

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A Blue Star Mothers of America box is in the Ada High School office for collections to be sent to  service men and women serving overseas. 

A shopping list is also provided in the office. Cash donations will also be accepted for mailing of the packages.

Last year the Blue Star Mothers were overwhelmed by the response from Ada schools.

The deadline to make a donation is Friday, Nov. 8. Persons with questions may ask at the high school office.

Blue Star Mothers of America provides support for mothers who have sons or daughters in active service in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

 

Benefits Ada Kiwanis service club projects

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Got your tickets?

The Ada Kiwanis Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Ada High School cafeteria.

Club members will serve Peter Previte's homemade spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and drinks. One may eat-in or carry-out.

Advance sale tickets are $7 each, with children under 10 free. Tickets at the door will be $8. Advance sale tickets are available at the following locations:

Liberty National Bank
Ferguson Insurance
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Ada Public Library
Jon Umphress at Beatitudes
or from Kiwanis Club members.

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Junior All-American Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) had a record-setting afternoon, but Ohio Northern fell 44-10 at No. 13-ranked John Carroll on Saturday afternoon at Don Shula Stadium.

Williams ran 25 times for 127 yards for the Polar Bears (3-3 overall, 3-2 Ohio Athletic Conference).

Williams' 127-yard effort breaks the school record for 100-yard rushing games, giving Williams his 21st such game in just his 25th career contest. He breaks the previous record of 20, set by All-American and NFL standout Jamal Robertson from 1997-2000.

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The ONU Healthwise Mobile Clinic will be at the Ada Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Services are offered at no cost to the patient and include immunizations, tobacco cessation, medication reconciliation, health education, and a variety of health screenings.
The ONU College of Pharmacy operates the clinic. Members of the organization visit Ada and most other communities in Hardin County several times a year, thanks to its partners, CVS and Mercy Health. 

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An ONU student does some class preparation in the new engineering building on campus, which opened this fall. This second floor location provides an interesting view of campus.

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