By Judith Bishop-Pierce
Director of Residential Care, Birchaven Village
As individuals age, their needs evolve, and with that comes the importance of understanding the various healthcare services and living options available for seniors. Navigating these choices can be complex, but with the right information and support, seniors and their families can make decisions that promote safety, independence and quality of life.
Bill Herr is an Icon columnist who writes about local sports and his experiences as a nursing home chaplain.
By Betsi Werling
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Herr at the Bluffton Senior Center, which he visits weekly. I hope you enjoy your 15 minutes with Bill as much as I did.
ADA__The Ada High School softball team rode a six-run fifth inning to rally and defeat visiting Elida 8-5 on a warm and windy Thursday evening, March 26.
The Bulldog girls trailed 2-0 through three frames before tying it with two runs in the home fourth. Ada exploded for six runs in the bottom of the fifth, then held off a late Elida rally to win.
Ada improved to 2-0 with the win. WBL foe Elida dropped to 1-2 after the loss.
ADA – Five Ada basketball players received Div. VI post-season honors in voting recently conducted by the Ohio Media Prep Sportswriters Association.
Ada senior Zack Zimmerman was named second team All-Northwest district and honorable mention all-state. He led the Bulldogs with 15.4 points per game as they went 17-8 and made it to the district finals.
Ada ended up 6-4 in the Blanchard Valley Conference.
Versatile Bulldog senior Kayleb Hickman and junior Carson Conley earned honorable mention All-Northwest district recognition for Div. VI.
