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The Ada Schools will hold their annual Veterans’ Breakfast this year on Thursday, November 11 at 8:00 a.m. in the school cafeteria. The schools desire to honor all deserving veterans and their families. They will offer the traditional breakfast with a short program. However, if any veterans are uncomfortable attending in person because of health concerns, they will offer a pick up option. Any who desire the pick up options should tell the school when they make reservations.  

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These Ada school bus drivers c. 1969-70 are doing a safety check. Let's do one, too for National School Bus Safety Week: Riders, always cross in front of the bus and make eye contact with the driver. Drivers, always stop at least 10 feet away from a stopped bus on a two-way road.

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James Andrew “Andy” Cook, age 51, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Andy was born on April 11, 1970 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Chester Cook, III and Janet Bulson. His father, Chester Cook, III survives in Orlando, Florida and his mother and step-father; Janet and Eugene Patterson survive in Jackson, Michigan.                   

Also surviving are his two children: Sydney Cook and Nicolas Cook both of Dayton; his fiancé, Misty Vore of Ridgeway; and her children: Cory Miller and Alyssa Vore; two brothers: Mark Aaron (Jane) Cook of Cowpens, SC and Paul Adam (Amy) Cook of Orlando, FL; and a special niece, Zakiyah.

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Ohio Northern University ResLife Trick or Treat Drive-Thru is Tuesday, October 19 from 5-7 pm.

Attendees are asked to remain in their car except for a photo opportunity with spooky decorations by the Freed Center.

Enter on College Ave., exit on Lima Ave.

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In voting by boys soccer coaches, five Ada High School players were selected for honors by the North Central Ohio Soccer Association (NCOSA).

Ada senior midfielder Isaac Williams and senior defender Tyler Jameson were voted second team All-NCOSA.

Bulldog junior defender Brendan Jameson, junior forward Carter Conley and junior midfielder Ethan Murphy all were named honorable mention All-NCOSA.

Jordan Fredrick of league champion Van Buren (5-0) was voted NCOSA boys Player of the Year.

Jeff Swaisgood was named boys NCOSA Coach of the Year. 

By Cort Reynolds

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Three girls on the Ada High School soccer team have been selected for honors in voting conducted by league coaches recently.

Ada sophomore center-midfielder Ella Marshall was named first team All-North Central Ohio Soccer Association.

Marshall earned honorable mention NCOSA notice in 2020 as a freshman.

Lady Bulldog sophomore striker Olivia Burkhart, who led the team in goals, was voted second team all-league.

Ada senior striker Julia Ksmatali was named honorable mention All-NCOSA.

Ada second-year mentor A.J. Wahlie shared NCOSA Coach of the Year honors with Ty Calvin and Scott Bash.

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