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Eddie Albert Yochum, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence. 

Eddie was born on January 24, 1958. He was raised by his father, Ronald N. Yochum, Sr. who preceded him in death and a sister, Linda Yochum who also preceded him in death. 

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By Mark Badertscher
www.hardin.osu.edu/

This past week I just returned to work from participating in a two-week Sheep and Agriculture Study Tour of New Zealand. As I write this edition of the Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources Update, soybean harvest is nearly done in the county and 89% complete statewide. Corn harvest is about halfway completed, with progress being slowed down by high moisture corn that needs to be dried.

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By Paula Scott

A summary report of unofficial results for the November 7, 2023 General Election has been reported by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Results for Ada mayor and council members, Ada Exempted Village school board members, Liberty Township trustee and fiscal officer and school and library levies are below.

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Beloved teachers' love of reading reflected in new installation

By Paula Scott

PHOTO FLIP BOOK

An interchangeable Book Walk on the elementary playground has been installed thanks to memorial funds from the families of Ada Schools teachers Julie Butterfield and Doris Cotsamire, a grant from the Hardin County Community Foundation, and contributions and efforts by Ada staff.

On October 20, family members, friends, former students and Ada Schools staff gathered to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially recognize the impact made by these two teachers. Smiles and tears were mingled during the course of the event. Elementary Principal Jeremy Clark welcomed guests to the event and school librarian Chanda Smith provided the story of how the Storybook Walk came to be:

“Thank you all for showing up on this rainy fall morning.  To the families of Julie Butterfield and Doris Cotsamire, may I extend a special welcome.  We’re very happy to have Rick Butterfield, Katie and Luke plus their families as well as Doug Cotsamire, Jeff and Diane Hood, Natalie Hood and her children: Calvin, Elias and Maggie.  We’re so glad you could be here for this event.  And to our 6th grade students, the last class that was lucky enough to have Mrs. Butterfield as a teacher, welcome.

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In recent weeks, the Ada Rotary has gifted dictionaries to students at Ada, Hardin Northern and Upper Scioto Valley elementary schools. This student literacy promotion is an annual tradition for the service club. Here Rotarian John Neville poses with USV students. 

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From 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7 (Election Day), the Ada Schools will host Digital Empowerment for Parents. This event is free and open to the public, but NO students please.

Presenter Scott Frank comes with a wealth of experience as a former ICAC Investigator and Internet Safety Expert. The event is sponsored by the Ada Ministerial Association.

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