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"Forward from Here," the next book discussion at Ada Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 13, 2012

While most of us can't think past Dec. 25, the Ada Public Library is already planning January events.

The next library book discussion is at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8. The book to be discussed is "Forward From Here: Leaving Middle Age—and Other Unexpected Adventures," by Reeve Lindbergh

The library staff describes the book this way:

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In the park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 13, 2012

Ada's Winter Wonderland continues each night this month in the Ada Park. Here's one of the scenes. Click here for a video.

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Trilogy Health Services celebrates 15 years of caring for seniors

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Trilogy Health Services, a Louisville, Ky.  based provider of senior living and health care services, is celebrating 15 years of serving seniors across the Midwest. Trilogy currently operates 74 senior living communities throughout Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Illinois.

Richland Manor, Bluffton, is a Trilogy Health Campus.

Founded on Dec. 12, 1997, Trilogy’s customer service-focused culture embraces the tenants of servant leadership and exceeding the expectations of all customers, including residents, family members, employees and members of the community at large. This customer-oriented approach to care is evident at all levels of the organization.

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Midnight showing of "The Hobbit" Thursday at Ada Theatre

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Ada Theatre is hosting a midnight showing of The Hobbit on Thursday, Dec. 13.  The film is the long awaited addition to the Lord of the Rings franchise.  

Warner Bros. studios provided the following summary:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug.

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Donna Jean Scholl, 1960-2012

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Donna Jean Scholl died at 11:32 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at the Lima Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 3, 1960 in Lima to Robert S. and Kay (Johnson) England.

Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth "Beth" (Jacob) Hardesty of Lima and Kim A. Scholl of Ada; a brother, Mike (Sharon) England of Urbana; a sister, Pam (Matt) Snider of Yerrington, Nev.; and two grandchildren.

She was a cashier at the Meijer Store in Lima for five years and was a 1978 graduate of Ada High School

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1978 to 1982.

There will be no services for Donna "Jean" Scholl. It was her request to be cremated and have no services.

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Martha L. Coates, 1915-2012

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Martha L. Coates, 97, died at 11 a.m. Dec. 11, 2012, at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born Oct. 20, 1915, in Jackson Township to Clinton E. and Neva E. Akerman Fisher, who preceded her in death. On July 9, 1938, she married Lewis D. Coates, who died May 20, 1989.

Mrs. Coates was a homemaker. She was a life member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lafayette, and its WELCA women's group.

Survivors include three sons, Charles (Jane) Coates, of Harrod, Roger (Marcille) Coates, of West Newton, and Thomas (Joan) Coates, of Pemberville; a daughter, Rose (Bruce) Roberson, of West Newton; and 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

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