ADA - After a pair of rebuilding seasons, the Ada boys basketball team has the skill and experience inside to surprise fans this winter under third-year head coach Dre White.
Ada finished 4-19 overall and 2-6 in Northwest Conference play in 2017-18. But three starters and six lettermen return to help the Bulldogs get back to .500 or better this winter, led by honorable mention 6-6 senior post Connor Frazier.
"We have 65 percent of our scoring and 60 percent of our rebounding back this year," said White. "I am definitely excited about this season. We have improved chemistry and more experienced depth.
RAWSON - Host Cory-Rawson outscored Ada 24-9 in the second half to spoil the Bulldog girls basketball season opener in the debut of new head coach Morgan Bass by a 42-20 count Tuesday night.
Ada trailed just 18-11 at halftime, but C-R's pressing defense helped the Hornets reel off a 16-2 third quarter that put the game out of reach with a 21-point cushion.
"We came out and it got away from us in the second half," said Bass. "We struggled to handle pressure and didn't get as many looks at the basket due to turnovers."
Don and Jodi Brauen will hold a Christmas open house showing their Christmas gourds. It is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7140 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton.
Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host an open house art show displaying the artwork created by residents with dementia through the program “Opening Minds through Art” (OMA). This art show will take place on November 29, 2018 from 1 to 5 p.m. in The Hub at Birchaven, located at 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay. A ceremony recognizing the artists will begin at 2 p.m. and guests will have the opportunity to meet and speak with the artists.
Photos by Monty Siekerman
The doors and mailboxes of residents of Vancrest are all decked out in the holiday spirit. Here are a few photos of the decorations.
By Monty Siekerman
Three ladies decorate the inside of the Ada Railroad Depot on Tuesday for holiday parties, which will be held there and for Merry on Main, set for Monday evening.
Ruth Roider (standing left) and JoNell Hanratty (standing) have been making the depot sparkle at Christmastime for more than 20 years.
They are assisted by Karen Ward, a relative newcomer to making the depot a joyous place during the holiday season.
To rent the facility for a party, call the village office at 419-634-4045.
