Columnist Bill Herr taught high school mathematics and science for 32 years before serving as a volunteer and then as a staff chaplain at two nursing homes.
By Bill Herr
I always said there are four things that determine who we are and who we are becoming. They are the people we’ve known and loved, the experiences we have had, the suffering we have known, and the spiritual growth that is taking place in us. As chaplain I was always responsible for the last one, helping with worship services, leading Bible studies and visiting with residents and praying for them.
The Ada Town & Gown Committee has named David Lusk as the 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year. The surprise announcement was February 2 in the Ada High School cafeteria, with faculty, staff, and all junior and senior high school students present. Lusk will be honored during the 1st Annual Ada Awards Nights on February 29 at Liberty Oaks. More information HERE. PHOTO Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
By Susan Grace, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatric Hospitalists of Northwest Ohio
There has been a recent increase in cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in our region. SIDS is the leading cause of death for children under the age of one. These losses are heartbreaking for the families and for communities. While not every infant death has a preventable cause, the majority of them are associated with risk factors, including unsafe sleep. As parents, there are things that can be done to decrease the risk of SIDS.
An infant should always sleep alone, on their back, in a crib. It can be so tempting to snuggle our infants in bed while we sleep or to fall asleep on the couch with the infant on our chest. This is a recipe for disaster. As a pediatrician for over ten years, I have seen these scenarios turn into infant deaths many times. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing but never bed-sharing. The crib should be free of any pillows, bumpers, stuffed animals, or loose bedding. These items may make the crib appear more appealing, but they are unnecessary for the baby and can be a means of suffocation.
CORRECTION: The link for "Navigating the Enrollment Cliff in Higher Education by A. Shuette had been updated.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
In early December 2023, Ohio Northern University held a Town Hall meeting with students to talk about preparing to cut faculty and staff jobs because of a looming “enrollment cliff” that is anticipated by colleges and universities.
OTTAWA__The Ada High School swim teams competed in a four-team meet at the Putnam County YMCA on Thursday, February 1 to conclude their regular season.
The Bulldog boys team defeated Elida and McComb, but lost to Bluffton.
The Bulldog girls defeated McComb head-to-head, but lost to the Pirates and Elida.
