Glenda J. Shobe, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 24 at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on December 31, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Glenn and Irene (Hall) Ball. Her father, Glenn Ball and her mother and stepfather, Irene and James Mullins, all preceded her in death. Glenda was previously married to Richard Tracy Newton and he preceded her in death. In 1984, Glenda married Chester “Chet” Shobe and he survives in Ada.
By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen / Click to enlarge
ADA __The Ada High School volleyball team defeated visiting Hardin County rival Kenton in a three-set non-league match on Tuesday, August 25.
Ada improved to 2-0 with the 25-20, 25-21, 25-23 victory. The Wildcats dropped to 1-4 with the loss.
“Our middles, Dailah and Brook, did a great job taking care of the ball and making smart plays offensively,” said new Ada head coach Kylie Murphy. “All of our hitters did a great job at the net creating a strong block.
Can you tell from the Icons that Ada and Bluffton are located amidst the lush farmland of Northwest Ohio? On my editor's wish list is a column that helps connect village residents with the surrounding agricultural acres.
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Ada upcycler David Devier acquired two large 1940s garage doors without a plan for what to do with them. "They have 12 windows each, making them very interesting, he notes.
"When I brought them home, Mrs. Devier said that we could make an arbor wall for our patio.... I immediately knew that they would make a wonderful arbor wall and set to work to build them into a framed unit with a trellis-type top section." Some window panes were removed to allow vines to grow through the openings and reduce the wind load.
Ada's first celebration of National Night Out on August 5 was full of enthusiasm among hosts and guests. The highly organized event was well staffed with Village of Ada, Liberty Township, Hardin County and Ohio Highway Patrol representatives and many volunteers. Some 34 organizations and individuals supported the event (listed below).
