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Chris Gibson gets a hug from Peter Checkie, Columbus Red Cross account manager. On the right is Jason Ross, Columbus Red Crtoss collections managerr. Chris retired on Monday after leading Ada's Red Cross blood drives for the past 35 years. Mary Hackworth will handle Ada's blood drives now. She received a Red Cross jacket, plaque and cake in her honor.

Overall, the outlook is optimistic for the best Bulldog season in several years

Photos and story by Cort Reynolds
ADA - A strong finish last year and three solid returning perimeter starters give Bulldog followers hope for a good season under fourth-year head coach Dre White in 2019-20.

Ada finished 6-18 overall and 2-6 in Northwest Conference play for the second straight year in 2017-18. But the improving Bulldogs won three of their last five contests, and played eventual state semifinalist St. Henry very tough in the sectional finals before falling. 

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Pharmacy fellowship takes care of your kids while you shop

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) at Ohio Northern University is offering a "Polar Drop and Shop" event on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CPFI will babysit your child(ren) for free, all day, while you shop (or sleep et cetera). The kids will play games, make crafts, watch a movie (at parent's discretion), and enjoy some Christmas activities in Room 151 at the Raabe College of Pharmacy. Please note, children are requested to be potty trained to take part.

This event is free, but those interested need to register by Monday, Dec. 2. Also, parents will need to provide a bagged lunch for your child(ren).

Bob McCurdy was among donors at Monday's Red Cross blood drive at Community Health Professionals. We asked to him estimate the number of quarts or gallons he has given in his lifetime. He answered: "I don't know. I used to have a card  that provided that information. Let's just say I'm a donor since college." We can only imagine the total gallons.

Caitlyn Stover, AHS grad, receives FFA American degree

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By Barbara Lockard
Caitlyn Stover is majoring in criminal justice with minors in forensic science and psychology at the University of Findlay (UF); however, the Ada High School graduate is rounding up cattle, goats and poultry instead of computer hackers and home invaders.

At the recent FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, Stover received the American Degree, the highest honor the agricultural organization awards. 

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