May 2023

St. Mark Lutheran will be hosting it's monthly Community Meal on Wednesday, May 31, from 5:00-6:30 p.m., or until the food runs out. 

This month's menu consist of ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans, fruit, and cookie. The meal is free and open to the community. 

The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada.  As always you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. 

From the organizers: "Hope to see you there."

McClain makes Honorable Mention

By Cort Reynolds

FOSTORIA--Ada High School sophomore ace Jenna Bassitt was named first team All-Northwest District for Div. IV softball in voting conducted by area coaches for spring 2023. (Photo of Bassitt and McClain.)

Leadoff batter Bassitt led Ada in almost every offensive category this past season. She batted .514 with an on-base pct. of .618, a .757 slugging pct. and 28 stolen bases in 32 attempts. 

By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center

With summer quickly approaching, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. 
A few simple steps, as directed from healthychildren.org, will help protect your family from sunburns – they are as follows:

Shade
Keep babies under the age of six months out of direct sunlight. Do this by placing the child under a shade tree or by using an umbrella or covered stroller. 

Clothing
Dress in cool, comfortable, lightweight long sleeves and pants to keep arms and legs covered.

Wear a hat with a brim all the way around that will protect the face, ears and back of the neck. 

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