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As the 2019-20 school year comes to a close

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Ada Kindergarteners through fifth graders with perfect attendance this school year were recognized this week. In addition, students named to the President's Award list, having all A's during both years as fourth and fifth graders, were also honored.

And, the final honor roll of the school year was released. Certificates will be given to students in the fall when school returns.

President’s Award - All A’s during both 4th and 5th grade years
Andreasen, Brooklyn
Burgess, Callie
Cash, Kiera
Chrissobolis, Tim
Dysert, Kolton
Gibson, Alivia
Jordan, Reese
Preson, Dailah
Rush, Jacob
Stauffer, Tyler

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Heavy rains on Friday afternoon did not stop reconstruction work on Lincoln Avenue in Ada, but it did create a working environment full of mud.

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 Willard Daniel Nelson, 64, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 8:01 p.m. at his residence in McGuffey.

He was born in West Virginia to the late Willard and Audrey (Richardson) Nelson. 

Daniel worked at Mechanicsburg Sand & Gravel. 

Daniel is survived by his two sisters: Mary Maynard and Verna Highmiller; and several nieces and nephews, including Anthony Wayne Olinger.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Floyd Richardson and John Nelson; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Anthony Olinger.

Private graveside services will be held at Woodstock Cemetery, Woodstock, Ohio.

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Catherine M. Bish, 94, died May 31, 2020 at her residence in Leipsic. Catherine was born June 16, 1925 in Portage, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Abby (Sievertson) Woods. On June 16, 1951, she married Marlowe Bish who preceded her in death on July 3, 1993. 

Catherine graduated from Bowling Green High School and the Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. She was a registered nurse at various locations.  Catherine was a member of the Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Gathering Basket Herbs Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. Catherine enjoyed crocheting, traveling, reading and bird watching.  

Ada Public Library service starts Monday at 10 a.m.

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Ada Public Library will offer curbside services starting on Monday. The services are following local, state and federal directives and guidelines. Here’s how it will work:

Requesting items
Patrons may place requests using the library’s online catalog at: ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/ada
or by call the library at 419-634-5246 with a book title or topic request.

Picking up items:
Park outside the library and call 419-634-5246 to let the staff know you are in the parking lot. Please stay inside your vehicle and a staff member will place items in trucks or unoccupied back seats.

Summer program focus deals with issues related to the loss of a special person in lives of youth

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CHP Home Care & Hospice, Ada, is offering support for children and youth dealing with issues related to the loss of a special person in their lives, according to Greg Yinger of Community Health Professionals.

“Summer survival bags” and Rays of Hope Zoom group meetings are available through CHP Hospice each month this summer.

Survival bags will include activities and lessons for kids to complete with their families. 

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