Ada Public Library’s adult book discussion group’s focus in February is “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress" by Dai Sijie (translated by Ina Rilke).
The book discussion, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is requested.
Copies of each month’s books are available. Contact the circulation desk for a copy or more information.
Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy
(RxWiki News) Whether you have tried many times to quit smoking or you have never once tried to quit, a new year means another chance to successfully kick the habit.
Although adult smoking rates are at an all-time low, cigarette smoking continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
With an estimated 480,000 deaths in the US each year related to smoking, smoking remains a serious health threat. But it's not too late to quit.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. BVHS associates and current college students may be eligible to apply.
A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at bvhealthsystem.org/scholarships by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Health Care Professionals” menu.
Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization. Available scholarships are as follows:
By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Paulding trailed upset-minded Ada 31-23 early in the third quarter during their Northwest Conference boys' basketball contest Friday night before their offense flipped the switch.
The visiting Panthers then ripped off a 12-0 spurt to take the lead for good. Paulding outscored Ada 43-18 over a 13-minute closing stretch of the second half to turn a close game into a deceptive 66-52 victory.
The purple and gold fell to 2-12 and 1-3 in the NWC with the defeat, while the Panthers improved to 5-7 and 3-2 in league play with the victory.
Here’s a story about the 1988 Farmers and Merchant’s Picnic:
August 1988 a new event was added to the Farmers and Merchants picnic and a large, impatient crowd initially waited on the game called Bessie Bingo.
As the hour approached for the release of Bessie, names were drawn from a bucket and spaces were assigned. Curious onlookers gathered as anxious ticket buyers located the empty space and wished for something in it.
By: Chelsie Niese
RN, Clinical Educator at Bridge Home Health and Hospice
Many patients and their families decline hospice care because the patient is “not ready to die.” I understand and have empathy toward someone who does not want to die, but receiving hospice care does not cause death. The reality is hospice care enhances many patients’ quality of life so that they are able to enjoy more of their time with family and friends.
The Ohio Northern women's basketball program earned a critical Ohio Athletic Conference victory Wednesday evening, toppling the Wilmington Quakers 64-55 at Raizk Arena in Wilmington, Ohio to halt a recent two-game losing skid.
With the win, the Polar Bears improve to 11-7 overall, including a 5-6 mark against the conference loop. More importantly, the victory gives ONU sole possession of seventh place in the league standings, breaking a three-way tie with Wilmington and Heidelberg, who fell 78-54 at Baldwin Wallace Wednesday evening.
The Quakers dropped to an even 9-9 mark overall and own a 4-7 record in the OAC following their midweek loss.
There’s lots of catching up to do in Ada schools due to a week of weather delays and cancellations.
Here’s some news from the Ada school website:
Congratulations: To Robyn who won the Elks Patriotism Contest for grades 7 and 8. Her essay will now be judged at the District level for a chance to go on to the Elks State Competition.
Middle school math team: The Middle School math team will have a makeup practice on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Thaxton's room.
Students in grades 6-8 should bring their money for Pennies for Patients to their Advisory teacher on Monday.
This is an election year for voters in the Ada school district.
On the Nov. 5 ballot will be candidates for Ada mayor, two council seats, three Ada school board seats, and one Liberty Township trustee.
In partisan races, a primary run-off takes place only when more than one person files petitions with a political party designation for the office. Persons filing as independents are not on the primary ballot. Filing deadlines for various offices follow:
• Ada mayor
Feb. 6 for candidates registered with a political party
May 6 for candidates filing as independents
After 25 years of service, Michael Schoenhofer, executive director of the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties will retire on Jan. 31.
Schoenhofer has served as president of the Lima Rotary Club and president of the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities. He has served on the Governor’s Advisory Board at the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Social Work Advisory Board at Bluffton University, the Allen County Health Department Board, and West Central Learning Academy’s Board.
