With family outings and new routines, the holidays can be the most stressful season of all, especially when it comes to families managing children. Ohio Northern University Department of Education faculty member Adrienne Goss, Ph.D., has tips to relieve some of that tension.
“Holiday activities can be challenging because they often get children out of their comfort zone,” says Goss, assistant professor of education. “While many of the activities and events are tailored toward adults, they are not necessarily children-friendly events.”
More than 120 fruit baskets will be delivered on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20, to senior citizens, shut-ins, and people with disabilities.
Members of the Ada Church of Christ and First United Methodist Church will distribute the baskets to those living at home, Yorktown Apartments, Vancrest, Mennonite Memorial Home and elsewhere, according to Dana Walters. She has headed the project for many years.
By Jon Umphress
The Ada Kiwanis and the Ada Rotary Clubs met together on Dec. 13 at Community Health Professionals for their annual Christmas luncheon/auction.
Ada Kiwanis President Tom Kier welcomed all members and guests and thanked them for joining in the annual pre-Christmas tradition.
In brief Kiwanis business, Secretary Bill Fuller presented Perfect Attendance awards to Ada Kiwanians for the 2015-2016 administrative year.
Ada Full Gospel Church will have several programs this Sunday.
The Christmas play, "Starstruck," will be performed during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Santa will visit the Sunday School classes. A candlelight service is set for 6 p.m.
The church is located at 1047 SR 235 north of Ada. Karen and Fred Rarey are the pastors.
By Monty Siekerman
Four Ada residents completed a Tree Academy course and received certificate of bachelor at the Ada Depot on Wednesday.
Completing the course were (from left) Jamie Hall, Cheryl Greer, Jim Neiswander, and Rob Mix. The course is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources division of forestry.
Fourteen local residents, mostly members of the tree commission, have now completed the course which includes information about tree care, urban forestry, local government, public relations and other topics.
A lunch preceded the graduation ceremony at the depot.
Students at Ohio Northern University Preschool are getting ready for Christmas. They've worked on several art projects including this one involving Santa.
