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We met up with Austin Cobb, Ada High School senior, in study hall. He was at his usual table with Micah Roberson, Brenden Szippl and Kellen Decker.

What classes are you taking this semester?
English, Ceramics, Sociology, Algebra II, French I, Communications and Yearbook.

Do you play on any sport teams?
Yes, basketball and baseball. I pitch and play shortstop in baseball.

Tell me about your best-ever baseball game.
It was last summer on the Lima American Legion team. I was a pitching relief in the fourth inning and I took the game in 11 or 12 innings. It was against Troy.

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Members of Ada Kiwanis Club held their weekly meeting on Tuesday March 13 at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress

Linda Steinbrenner, our Lt. Governor was welcomed as a guest.

The birthdays of members Michael Hood (March 12) and David Dellifield (March 17) were noted.

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Here’s a conversation with three Ada High School juniors, Alexis Rhodes, Hannah Price and Bri Agner. 

What classes are you taking this semester?
Hannah: English, Algebra II, Art III, Anatomy, Government, Spanish III and Crafts.
Alexis: Crafts, Spanish IV, English, Algebra II, Anatomy, Government and Spanish II.
Bri: Varsity Singers, English, French IV, Algebra III, Government, Art III and Anatomy.

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President-Elect Heather Cox called the 20th meeting (March 5) of the 2012–2013 Kiwanis Year to order at noon at the New China Restaurant, downtown, Ada.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

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Ada High School varsity basketball cheerleaders will participate in a Hardin County Family YMCA Made To Move Tumbling and Cheer Exhibition on Saturday in Kenton. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m.

In addition to Ada's cheerleaders 70 tumblers (ages 3-18) and the Hardin Heat Cheerleaders will participate. This event is free and open to the public.

Hardin Heat cheerleaders will be holding a 50/50 drawing, a prize raffle, and accepting donations at the door to help cover traveling expenses for the U.S. Finals competition. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the number below. 

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Richland Manor, Swaney Road Bluffton, hosted a chili cook off on Feb. 21. Over 70 people attended the event, which featured 14 varieties of chili.

The winners follow:
• First place and winner of $100: Russ Goedde for his Sante Fe Chili
• Second place and winner of $75: Roberta Beemer for her Sausage Chili
• Third place and winner of $50: Edwin and Gwynne Sortenson for their White Chicken Chili

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