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Kevin Hines jumped off the Golden Gate bridge and lived to tell about it; now he talks about suicide prevention
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 11, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
How do you keep 70 people in rapt attention for two hours when discussing suicide?

How do you add genuine humor to a talk about suicide?

You speak from the heart, relaying your personal experience of surviving a suicide attempt.

And, you give the talk over and over and over, hoping to save the lives of those who might attempt suicide and save the heart-wrenching grief that comes to family and friends when death from suicide occurs.

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ReStore announces special fall and winter programs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Here's the schedule of events and holiday closing times at ReStore Community Center:
• Thursday, Oct. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,
   hand out popcorn  during village trick or treat night.
• Tuesday, Nov. 21, 4 p.m., Thanksgiving meal.
   Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
• Closed, Nov. 22-24.
• Friday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m., Kids Christmas shopping spree.
   Santa will be there, too. • Closed, Dec. 25-Jan. 5.

This is a scene from last year's Thanksgiving dinner when 168 free meals were served.

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Ada history in the making

Ada Historical Society is the newest group in town
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Organizers of the Ada Historical Society met for the second time on Monday evening and elected some of the officers, approved a constitution, and discussed several projects the group might undertake.

The next meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 30, at the Ada Public Library.  All those interested are invited to attend.

Three new people joined the 11 who attended the inaugural meeting: Kathleen Anspach, Seth Krofft, and Rich Meininger.

Rhett Grant was chosen president and Jon Umphress was selected secretary. Ruth Roider was elected a director at-large.

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EYE WYN

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 9, 2017

EYE WYN was spotted on a sporty Mitsubishi parked on South Simon in Ada.

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Run for Relief set for Sunday

Organzied by ONU Circle K and Ada Girl Scouts supporting United Methodist relief agency
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 9, 2017

The ONU Circle K and Ada Girl Scout Troop 21172 will sponsor a 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, to support United Methodist Committee on Relief.

The event will begin at the Sports Center with registration beginning at 2 p.m. The Fun Run of 0.2 miles will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 5K will start at 3 p.m.
In case of rain, the run will be held inside the Sports Center.

For more details, contact Girl Scout co-leader Amy Stockert at 614-746-2713.

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They came, they saw, they roared

Hardin County Pullers Fall Brawl in the Ada park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 8, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
They came, they saw, they roared.

Seven classes of tractors and semis roared down the dirt track to see which machine could go the farthest under the guidance of top notch drivers, both men and women.

The Hardin County Pullers had a perfect day for the Fall Brawl at Ada War Memorial Park on Saturday with sprinkles the day before, which kept the dust down, and rain falling just as the four-hour event concluded.

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