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Jessica Abbey says that she learned to ride horses before she was able to walk.

Jessica is Vancrest Ada’s case manager and a registered nurse, is in this month’s Vancrest employee spotlight.

She graduated from Allen East High school and attended Apollo Career Center to obtain her registered nurse’s license in 2011.

Before being a nurse, Jess was an STNA for three years. She became a  licensed practical nurse in 2000.

Her favorite part about working as Vancrest’s case manager is the flexibility of it all. She enjoys working in its many aspects and gets to be on the floor on occasion to get to know the residents even better.

By Barb Lockhard
When Tom Kier retired in 2016, he had a few things on his bucket list.  The former associate dean of ONU’s College of Pharmacy wanted to see the Masters Golf Tournament (which he did this year) and also pursue an interest in beekeeping.

“Bees are fascinating creatures, said Kier, but then I’ve always been sort of a science geek.” 

Now starting his third summer tending honey bees, he will share his knowledge with aspiring beekeepers in a presentation set for Wednesday, April 17, 3:30 p.m. at the Ada Public Library.  It’s Beekeeping 101 and he’ll bring some equipment so the audience will get a hands-on experience.