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to discuss “The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan

Ada Public Library’s adult book discussion group in May will be discussing “The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan.

The book discussion, open to the public, is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the library. The monthly discussion group is open to new members and registration is requested. 

Contact the circulation desk for a copy of the coming month's book or more information.

Book synopsis

"The Girls of Atomic City" tells the unbelievable true story of young women during World War II who worked in a secret city dedicated to making fuel for the first atomic bomb—only they didn’t know that.

Here's what you need to know about autism spectrum disorder

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
April is Autism Awareness Month. How much do you really know about autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a group of neurological and developmental disorders that begin early in childhood — generally before age 3 — and last throughout a person's life.

What Is Autism?

Preventing medication errors can keep your family safe

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.

By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe.

1) Ask Questions and Disclose as Much Information as You Can

Gabriel Reeder Hubbell

By Leland Crouse
[email protected]
Excerpt from the Small Town Sampler by Betty Miller
The Ada Herald 24 January, 1990

Gabriel Reeder Hubbell - 14 March, 1825 to 15 May, 1909
If you like adventure stories with Indian encounters and narrow escapes on the frontier, you don’t have to search for old “shoot-em-up” movies or books about the West of long ago. You can find a better story in our local history, and all of it really happened.

A month-by-month guide

By Amber Patterson, MD
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Seasonal allergies often get lumped into one category. However, each season has its own unique allergens. Follow the guide below to see which months you can expect to see a flare up of which allergens.

9 to 11 a.m. in parking lot between Rite Aid and Cosi

A Medication Disposal Day will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, in the parking lot between Rite Aid and Cosi, Ada.

Those who want to dispose of expired or unused prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medications may give them to law enforcement officers at that time. 

The meds will be disposed of in a safe, legal, and environmentally conscious way.

Three addition locations on April 27 will collect medications. They include:
Hardin Memorial Hospital
Medical office parking lot
75 Washington Boulevard
Kenton

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