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Sitting in the Ada Public Library meeting room listening to a presentation by Jane Helser is a reminder that, yup, you really can’t judge a book by its cover. You wouldn’t guess that she’s rubbed elbows with NFL greats, until you take a peek at her memorabilia and photo albums from a 48-year career at the Wilson Sporting Goods football factory at 217 Liberty St. The factory is the sole manufacturer of NFL and Super Bowl footballs.

Coach Campbell: Our young team learned how to compete

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity baseball team recently handed out its 2022 post-season awards.

The special award winners are:

Captain's award - Kadin Phipps and Tyler Jameson

Pitcher of the Year - Kadin Phipps

Offensive Player of the Year - Roman Snyder

Rookie of the Year - Levi Green

Bulldog award - Tyler Jameson

"The 2022 season was a season of big ups and downs," said veteran Ada head coach Jason Campbell. "This was a young team, and we learned how to compete.   

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Ohio farmers took advantage of planting opportunities in between rain events, according to Cheryl Turner, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office.

May 23 Agriculture Counts report:

Topsoil moisture conditions were rated 3 percent short, 61 percent adequate, and 36 percent surplus.

Statewide, the average temperature for the week ending May 22 was 67.0 degrees, 4.6 degrees above normal.

Weather stations recorded an average of 1.73 inches of precipitation, 0.92 inches above average, with the largest amount of precipitation falling across the Central Lowland region.

There were 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending on May 22.

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Beatitudes community center, 210 N. Main St., will be providing a free lunch program for school aged children. The program will begin June 10 and will be available on Fridays until July 29.

Individuals must be signed up to receive a weekly meal bag.

To register, call Deb Curlis at 419-788-9459.

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The Ada Municipal Pool in Ada War Memorial Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 28. The facility is open from 1:00-8:00 p.m., seven days a week and will be open Memorial Day.

Admission is offered by the day with special passes available to Ada taxpayers and lap swimmers. Passes can be purchased at the pool and at the village offices at 115 W. Buckeye.

General admission $5

Single season pass $55

Family pass $190 / $240 after June 11

Pool Rental $250

Lap Punch Card $10 for 10 (purchased in advance)

Midnight swim $5

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On May 25, The Ada Lions Club honored this year’s scholarship recipients. As recipients were announced, these Ada High School students shared their plans following graduation. The club provided a meal to all scholarship recipients and their families, according Bob Simmons, the club's scholarship chairperson.

This year, the Club awarded seven scholarships for a total of $7250.00. One special scholarship award was given in honor of Joe Allen,who began the mulch project in 2000. Kirsten Poling received this scholarship award. 

Scholarship recipients are:

Madison Archer - $500

Riley Ferguson - $500

Selena Gonzalez-Jordan - $1200

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