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Vancrest of Ada will host a community open house from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 22, according to Mark A. White, president of Vancrest Management Corp.

The $6 million Vancrest of Ada nursing home includes 56,000-square-foot. When full, it will have 50 beds for skilled nursing care and 32 assisted living units within the main facility. Rehab services will be available when it opens. Vancrest of Ada will employ 75 to 85 people.

The facility is located West North Avenue (State Route 81), across from Ada schools.

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Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Sometimes the big one gets away, but not in this case.

This hefty catfish was hauled in during the Liberty Conservation Club annual fishing derby Sunday afternoon. It had no tag for prize money so back into the lake he (or she) went.

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The fishing crowd was down a little this year due to cooler than normal temperatures. For some fishermen, cold is no object, ice fishing is fun to them. For others, fishing can wait another day when cold temps and breezes are at hand.

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Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) was recently recognized at the Gold Level by The Partnership for Excellence (TPE), Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana’s Performance Excellence Program.

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Speakers, from left, Allison, Crawford, Hood, Walters

ReStore Community Center hosts a funeral planning seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Center, 210 N. Main St., Ada.

Featured presenters and their topics include:
• Scott Allison - funeral or cremation, wishes for flowers, dress and casket

• Claudia Crawford - what hospice is and what it can offer families

• Mike Hood - papers needed including wills, power of attorney and trusts

• Dana Walters - preparing your family

The seminar is free and open to the public and RSVPs are suggested. Call 419-558-1015 to reserve your spot.

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Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Live from Ada, Ohio...Your Hometown Lima Stations broadcast the 6 o'clock TV news from Ada Railroad Depot Park on Friday. 

Here, Mayor Dave Retterer tells of the benefits of the community during an interview with Ty Batemon, anchor. The Mayor described the success of business, industry, and the university, as well as community involvement, among other things.

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By Monty Siekerman

Liberty Conservation Club will be hoppin' this weekend with their monthly fish fry on Saturday and annual fishing derby set for Sunday.

The fry, which features fish and chicken, is open to the public. Cost is $8 for all you can eat.

The popular fry is held the second Saturday of each month, except August, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday's fishing derby will feature $1,000 worth of fish that have been added to those already there. Some of the added fish, mostly cat and pan fish, have been tagged.

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